Location

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Founded

2018

Price range

$10 – $32

Shipping

Worldwide

Catalogue

124 products

Size range

SMALL

New arrivals

2 this month

The Inkey List

Independent brand — verified
About

The INKEY List is a U.K.-based skincare and haircare brand founded in 2018 by Colette Laxton and Mark Curry in Nottingham. The brand extends its science-driven, ingredient-transparency philosophy to haircare, offering targeted treatments that address scalp health, breakage, and hydration. Products feature proven actives like hyaluronic acid, caffeine, and peptides, formulated with minimal, purposeful ingredients. All INKEY List haircare is cruelty-free, affordable, and free from unnecessary additives. The brand's education-first approach makes ingredient science accessible and empowers consumers to build effective routines. What distinguishes The INKEY List is how it bridges skincare science and daily haircare needs, offering credible, results-driven solutions backed by clear ingredient knowledge and transparent communication.

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Brand Details

Contract manufactured
UK
Straight
Wavy
Curly
Coily
B Corp
Leaping Bunny
Vegan Society
Recyclable
Recycled materials
Yes — select products
Last reviewed
Oct 2026
Independent brand
Verified
C
Colette Laxton
M
Mark Curry

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Inkey List based and made?
This skincare brand is headquartered in Nottingham, United Kingdom, priced between 10 and 32 dollars as part of the skinimalism movement.
Who founded The Inkey List?
The Inkey List was founded by Colette Laxton and Mark Curry, former Boots colleagues who reconnected to demystify skincare actives for everyday shoppers.
When was The Inkey List founded?
This skincare brand launched in 2018, naming products after their single hero active, like Hyaluronic Acid Serum, to strip away marketing jargon.
Is The Inkey List good quality?
Yes, this skincare brand refined its Oat Cleansing Balm through 129 iterations, and is approaching an estimated 200 million dollars in 2026 retail sales.
Is The Inkey List cruelty free and vegan?
Yes, this skincare brand is Leaping Bunny certified cruelty free, though a formal blanket vegan certification has not been confirmed for its full range.
What is The Inkey List known for?
This skincare brand is known for single ingredient named products like its Caffeine Eye Cream, making skincare actives simple to understand and shop.

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