Aesop Protective Facial Lotion SPF25
Kiehl's Ultra Pure High-Potency 9.8% Glycolic Acid Serum
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Aesop Protective Facial Lotion SPF25 Versus Kiehl's Ultra Pure High-Potency 9.8% Glycolic Acid Serum

Sunscreen
Exfoliator
Australian Brand Australia
American Brand United States

Updated on September 08, 2023

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain AHA

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols

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Ingredient Info

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Aesop Protective Facial Lotion SPF25 37 ingredients

Kiehl's Ultra Pure High-Potency 9.8% Glycolic Acid Serum 7 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Aesop Protective Facial Lotion SPF25 37 ingredients

Kiehl's Ultra Pure High-Potency 9.8% Glycolic Acid Serum 7 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Protective Facial Lotion SPF25

Water

Skin Conditioning

Homosalate

Skin Conditioning
Chemical UV Filter IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Coco-Caprylate

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Octocrylene

UV Absorber
Chemical UV Filter IconNon-Reef-Safe IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

Tribehenin PEG-20 Esters

Emollient

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

UV Absorber
0 / 0 Chemical UV Filter IconNon-Reef-Safe IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

UV Absorber
Chemical UV Filter IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Silica

Abrasive
Exfoliant IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Squalane

Emollient
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Benzyl Alcohol

Perfuming
Alcohol IconFragrance IconPreservative IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant
0 / 0 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant Icon

Tocopherol

Antioxidant
0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Glycine Soja Oil

Emollient
3 / 0 Oil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Panthenol

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Masking
Fragrance IconOil IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil

Masking
Oil Icon

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Cleansing

Microcrystalline Cellulose

Absorbent

Sodium Dehydroacetate

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil

Masking
Fragrance IconOil IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Cellulose Gum

Emulsion Stabilising
0 / 0

Sodium Carrageenan

Emulsion Stabilising

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial
Antioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce irritation Icon

Sea Salt

Abrasive
Exfoliant IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Lactic Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Sodium Benzoate

Masking
Preservative Icon

Beta-Carotene

Skin Conditioning

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Linalool

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Limonene

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Geraniol

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Water, Homosalate, Coco-Caprylate, Octocrylene, Tribehenin PEG-20 Esters, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Silica, Squalane, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja Oil, Panthenol, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Carrageenan, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Sea Salt, Lactic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Beta-Carotene, Potassium Sorbate, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol

Ultra Pure High-Potency 9.8% Glycolic Acid Serum

Water

Skin Conditioning

Glycolic Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Alcohol Denat.

Antimicrobial
Alcohol IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Emulsion Stabilising

Water, Glycolic Acid, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyethylcellulose

Ingredient Ratings

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Protective Facial Lotion SPF25
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Ultra Pure High-Potency 9.8% Glycolic Acid Serum
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When to use

Aesop Protective Facial Lotion SPF25 37 ingredients

Kiehl's Ultra Pure High-Potency 9.8% Glycolic Acid Serum 7 ingredients

34 Routines
9% use in am
91% use in pm
59% use every day
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