Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Clinical Grade Resurfacing Liquid Peel Step 1
Kiehl's Nightly Refining Micro-Peel Concentrate
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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Clinical Grade Resurfacing Liquid Peel - Step 1 Versus Kiehl's Nightly Refining Micro-Peel Concentrate

Facial Treatment
Facial Treatment
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on December 10, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA and exfoliants

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols

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Ingredient Info

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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Clinical Grade Resurfacing Liquid Peel 50 ingredients

Kiehl's Nightly Refining Micro-Peel Concentrate 26 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Clinical Grade Resurfacing Liquid Peel 50 ingredients

Kiehl's Nightly Refining Micro-Peel Concentrate 26 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Clinical Grade Resurfacing Liquid Peel

Water

Skin Conditioning

Alcohol Denat.

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

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

Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning
Can worsen Dry Skin Icon

Potassium Hydroxide

Buffering

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

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Salicylic Acid

Masking
BHA IconPreservative IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Bromelain

Skin Conditioning

Mandelic Acid

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

Malic Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness 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 Rosacea Icon

Phytic Acid

AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Pyruvic Acid

Masking

Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate

Skin Conditioning
Good for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Salix Alba Bark Extract

Astringent
Good for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Tartaric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Gallic Acid

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Ellagic Acid

Skin Conditioning

Capryloyl Salicylic Acid

Exfoliating
Exfoliant IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Dark Spots IconHelps fight Acne Icon

Hexanoyl Dipeptide-3 Norleucine Acetate

Skin Conditioning
Peptide Icon

Hexylresorcinol

Antimicrobial
Good for Dark Spots Icon

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Masking
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract

Masking

Citrus Limon Fruit Extract

Masking
May cause irritation Icon

Saccharum Officinarum Extract

Moisturising

Achillea Millefolium Extract

Cleansing

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

Linoleic Acid

Cleansing
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Linolenic Acid

Cleansing
Fragrance IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Soy Isoflavones

Skin Conditioning

Copper PCA

Humectant

Zinc PCA

Humectant
Good for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne Icon

Hydroxyethyl Urea

Humectant
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Glycerin

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

Lecithin

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Disodium EDTA

Sodium Citrate

Buffering

Polysorbate 20

Emulsifying
0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Polysorbate 80

Emulsifying
0 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Menthone Glycerin Acetal

Refreshing

Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract

Masking
Fragrance Icon

Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract

Astringent

Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Masking
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation Icon

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Sodium Benzoate

Masking
Preservative Icon

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Water, Alcohol Denat., Glycolic Acid, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Potassium Hydroxide, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Salicylic Acid, Bromelain, Mandelic Acid, Malic Acid, Phytic Acid, Pyruvic Acid, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Tartaric Acid, Gallic Acid, Ellagic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hexanoyl Dipeptide-3 Norleucine Acetate, Hexylresorcinol, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Soy Isoflavones, Copper PCA, Zinc PCA, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Glycerin, Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 80, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate

Nightly Refining Micro-Peel Concentrate

Water

Skin Conditioning

Alcohol Denat.

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

Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid

Buffering

Hydroxyethyl Urea

Humectant
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Sodium Citrate

Buffering

Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Saccharum Officinarum Extract

Moisturising

Glycerin

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

Propanediol

Solvent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Phytic Acid

AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Carrageenan

May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Masking
Oil Icon

Citrus Limon Fruit Extract

Masking
May cause irritation Icon

Disodium EDTA

Acer Saccharum Extract

Skin Conditioning

Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract

Abrasive
Exfoliant Icon

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Adenosine

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract

Masking

Sodium Benzoate

Masking
Preservative Icon

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Antioxidant
Vitamin C IconAntioxidant IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Water, Alcohol Denat., Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Sodium Citrate, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Glycerin, Propanediol, Phytic Acid, Carrageenan, Phenoxyethanol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Acer Saccharum Extract, Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Ascorbyl Glucoside

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When to use

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Clinical Grade Resurfacing Liquid Peel 50 ingredients

Kiehl's Nightly Refining Micro-Peel Concentrate 26 ingredients

1 Routine
0% use in am
100% use in pm
100% use every day
3 Routines
0% use in am
100% use in pm
67% use every other_day
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