Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dr. Brandt Skincare Microdermabrasion Age-Defying Exfoliator versus Kiehl's Epidermal Re-Texturizing Micro-Dermabrasion .
Published on January 14, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both exfoliators. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or sulfates
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Exfoliator
Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.
Exfoliator
Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.
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Ingredient Info
Dr. Brandt Skincare Microdermabrasion Age-Defying Exfoliator 25 ingredients
Kiehl's Epidermal Re-Texturizing Micro-Dermabrasion 17 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Contains Parabens
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
At a glance
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Dr. Brandt Skincare Microdermabrasion Age-Defying Exfoliator 25 ingredients
Kiehl's Epidermal Re-Texturizing Micro-Dermabrasion 17 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Dr. Brandt Skincare Microdermabrasion Age-Defying Exfoliator 25 ingredients
Kiehl's Epidermal Re-Texturizing Micro-Dermabrasion 17 ingredients
Water • Alumina • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycerin • Cetyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Xanthan Gum • Phenoxyethanol • Lactic Acid • Parfum • Menthone Glycerin Acetal • Allantoin • Disodium EDTA • Tocopheryl Acetate • Magnesium Oxide • Propylene Glycol • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Citral • Limonene
Water • Alumina • Paraffinum Liquidum • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Peg-100 Stearate • Stearyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Solum Diatomeae • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Phenoxyethanol • Methylparaben • Butylparaben • Epilobium Angustifolium Extract • Disodium EDTA • Hydrolyzed Algin
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterDr. Brandt Skincare Microdermabrasion Age-Defying Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 1.
Kiehl's Epidermal Re-Texturizing Micro-Dermabrasion contains this as ingredient number 1.
Alumina is another name for the compound aluminum oxide. It is used as a thickener, absorbent, and abrasive.
As an absorbent, alumina can give a mattifying effect. It is used in mineral sunscreens to help coat nano-sized filters, such as titanium dioxide. By increasing the size of the UV filters, these ingredients stay on the skin for a longer time. By coating small sized ingredients, alumina helps thicken a product.
Alumina may be used as an abrasive, or exfoliant.
Alumina is naturally occurring in the mineral corundum. Certain varieties of corundum create rubies and sapphires. Corundum is also the crystalline form of alumina.
Learn more about AluminaDr. Brandt Skincare Microdermabrasion Age-Defying Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 2.
Kiehl's Epidermal Re-Texturizing Micro-Dermabrasion contains this as ingredient number 2.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinDr. Brandt Skincare Microdermabrasion Age-Defying Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 4.
Kiehl's Epidermal Re-Texturizing Micro-Dermabrasion contains this as ingredient number 4.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateDr. Brandt Skincare Microdermabrasion Age-Defying Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 6.
Kiehl's Epidermal Re-Texturizing Micro-Dermabrasion contains this as ingredient number 9.
Peg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Peg-100 Stearate helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. It helps prevent oil and water from separating in a product. By binding oil and water, it helps remove dirt and oil to be rinsed away.
Dr. Brandt Skincare Microdermabrasion Age-Defying Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 7.
Kiehl's Epidermal Re-Texturizing Micro-Dermabrasion contains this as ingredient number 7.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Dr. Brandt Skincare Microdermabrasion Age-Defying Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 11.
Kiehl's Epidermal Re-Texturizing Micro-Dermabrasion contains this as ingredient number 12.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTADr. Brandt Skincare Microdermabrasion Age-Defying Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 16.
Kiehl's Epidermal Re-Texturizing Micro-Dermabrasion contains this as ingredient number 16.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Dr. Brandt Skincare Microdermabrasion Age-Defying Exfoliator 25 ingredients
Kiehl's Epidermal Re-Texturizing Micro-Dermabrasion 17 ingredients
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Dr. Brandt Skincare Microdermabrasion Age-Defying Exfoliator 25 ingredients
Kiehl's Epidermal Re-Texturizing Micro-Dermabrasion 17 ingredients
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