Kiehl's Breakout Control Blemish Treatment Facial Lotion - Germany Versus Kiehl's Ultra Pure High-Potency 5.0% Niacinamide Serum
Updated on February 17, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Kiehl's Breakout Control Blemish Treatment Facial Lotion 22 ingredients
Kiehl's Ultra Pure High-Potency 5.0% Niacinamide Serum 10 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Kiehl's Breakout Control Blemish Treatment Facial Lotion 22 ingredients
Kiehl's Ultra Pure High-Potency 5.0% Niacinamide Serum 10 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentPEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingZinc PCA
Humectant
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Octadecenedioic Acid
Emulsifying
Citral
Perfuming
BHT
Antioxidant
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate, Niacinamide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Propylene Glycol, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Salicylic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Zinc PCA, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Stearyl Alcohol, Myristyl Alcohol, Octadecenedioic Acid, Citral, BHT
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideIngredient Ratings
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Kiehl's Breakout Control Blemish Treatment Facial Lotion 22 ingredients
Kiehl's Ultra Pure High-Potency 5.0% Niacinamide Serum 10 ingredients
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Kiehl's Breakout Control Blemish Treatment Facial Lotion 22 ingredients
Kiehl's Ultra Pure High-Potency 5.0% Niacinamide Serum 10 ingredients
This is too expensive for a 30ml. You can get a pure niacinamide serum from Good Molecules at a sustainable price. I don’t feel like it’s doing anything to my skin.
