Fresh Kombucha Antioxidant Facial Treatment Essence Versus Kiehl's Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol Free Toner
Updated on July 18, 2023
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Fresh Kombucha Antioxidant Facial Treatment Essence 28 ingredients
Kiehl's Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol Free Toner 12 ingredients
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Fresh Kombucha Antioxidant Facial Treatment Essence 28 ingredients
Kiehl's Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol Free Toner 12 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolyglycerin-3
HumectantKigelia Africana Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Unshiu Peel Extract
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Diglycerin
HumectantPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Citrate
BufferingBHT
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Glycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglycerin-3, Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Adenosine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Diglycerin, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Citrate, BHT, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Biotin, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMethylparaben
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Arctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialAlthaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningIngredients 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolDisodium 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 EDTAIngredient Ratings
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Fresh Kombucha Antioxidant Facial Treatment Essence 28 ingredients
Kiehl's Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol Free Toner 12 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Fresh Kombucha Antioxidant Facial Treatment Essence 28 ingredients
This essence was okay. For the price point, I definitely believe that there are better FTEs out there with more competitive pricing.
I can’t figure this one out. There isn’t anything that should irritate me besides the perfume, but every time i use this, i get little white heads on my chin. Will possibly circle back and try again with other products.
Kiehl's Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol Free Toner 12 ingredients
This product doesn’t reduce my redness at all. I still use it because it leaves my skin feeling hydrated and it’s not irritating. It only becomes irritating if I apply it after I shave, which is normal.
