Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Daily Re-Texturizing Triple Acid Peel Versus L'Oreal Bright Reveal Dark Spot Exfoliant Snake Peel
Updated on May 16, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, BHA and PHA
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, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Daily Re-Texturizing Triple Acid Peel 23 ingredients
L'Oreal Bright Reveal Dark Spot Exfoliant Snake Peel 25 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Daily Re-Texturizing Triple Acid Peel 23 ingredients
L'Oreal Bright Reveal Dark Spot Exfoliant Snake Peel 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventLactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCopper Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCoco-Betaine
CleansingCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Arginine
Masking
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingWater, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Glycolic Acid, Gluconolactone, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water, Propanediol, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Panthenol, Allantoin, Salicylic Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Copper Gluconate, Coco-Betaine, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Arginine, Disodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Phosphate
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
SolventSodium Hydroxide
BufferingGlycerin
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantEthyl Menthane Carboxamide
TonicHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantDisodium Phosphate
BufferingPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingWater, Alcohol Denat., Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Gluconolactone, Propanediol, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Silica, Salicylic Acid, Mica, Mandelic Acid, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, CI 77891, Ethyl Menthane Carboxamide, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Niacinamide, Xanthan Gum, Parfum, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, CI 19140, CI 42090, Disodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Phosphate
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinGlycolic Acid is arguably the most famous AHA with a ton of research to back up its benefits.
Its main role is to remove the top layer of dead skin cells, allowing newer skin cells to emerge.
Specifically, AHAs work by breaking down the structural "glue" holding the old skin cells in place. Getting rid of the old skin cells allows skin to regenerate newer skin cells in its place. A build up of dead skin cells can lead to tired and dull looking skin.
Due to this, glycolic acid helps with:
Fun fact: Glycolic acid increases skin hydration by playing a role in creating molecules that create hyaluronic acid naturally.
When starting glycolic Acid, it is normal to feel slight stinging.
The pH value and concentration of glycolic acid play a role in the effectiveness of the product. Concentrations between 5-20% glycolic acid have been shown to be effective in clinical studies.
Recent studies have shown Glycolic Acid may protect the skin against UV damage. However, you should always wear SPF, especially when using exfoliants.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Glycolic AcidGluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs are a great gentle alternative to traditional AHAs.
When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This improves texture and brightens the skin.
PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.
Gluconolactone has some interesting properties:
In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells and has not been found to increase sun sensitivity. However, we still recommend wearing SPF daily.
This ingredient is is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.
Learn more about GluconolactonePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolLactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidSodium 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 HydroxideSalicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is used to help stabilize a product.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it helps prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This prevents unwanted reactions in products. Metal ions can come into a product via the water ingredient. They are found in trace amounts and are not known to be harmful.
Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
This ingredient helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.
This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcelluloseDisodium Phosphate is a water-soluble powder used as a pH adjuster.
We don't have a description for Sodium Phosphate yet.
Ingredient Ratings
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Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Daily Re-Texturizing Triple Acid Peel 23 ingredients
L'Oreal Bright Reveal Dark Spot Exfoliant Snake Peel 25 ingredients
Reviews
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Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Daily Re-Texturizing Triple Acid Peel 23 ingredients
This is making me break out. I broke out in a huge nodule that was hard and red. Had to buy another product to treat that. Broke out in tiny white dots on forehead.
I really love this product. It made my skin silky soft and I see very less tiny bumps on my face after using this one.
L'Oreal Bright Reveal Dark Spot Exfoliant Snake Peel 25 ingredients
works well for my PIH and PIE. i have normal sensitive skin that reacts well to acids. do it 1-2 times per week. but WHY THIS SHINY GLITTER? for what? confused.
Honestly it feels like I have a new face! It’s amazing will repurchase
