Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution Versus Herbitage White Supreme 45 Whitening Serum
Updated on June 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution 24 ingredients
Herbitage White Supreme 45 Whitening Serum 55 ingredients
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Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution 24 ingredients
Herbitage White Supreme 45 Whitening Serum 55 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
HumectantHydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol
Skin Conditioning3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Linalool
Perfuming
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantium Tachibana Peel Extract
HumectantPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingWater, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30, Phenoxyethanol, Salicylic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Potassium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Linalool, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Citrus Aurantium Tachibana Peel Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract
Abrasive
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPropanediol
SolventFerulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantBisabolol
Masking
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Bromelain
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Diethylenetriamine Pentamethylene Phosphonate
Sodium Gluceptate
Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate
StabilisingPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Lecithin
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
PEG-75 Stearate
Artocarpus Lakoocha Wood Extract
Antimicrobial
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phospholipids
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBHT
Antioxidant
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Squalene
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Ceteth-20
CleansingSteareth-20
CleansingEthyl Linoleate
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phenylethyl Resorcinol
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Deoxycholate
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Sh-Tripeptide-3 Amide
Humectant
Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Niacinamide, Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract, Acetyl Glucosamine, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Ferulic Acid, Ethoxydiglycol, Bisabolol, Resveratrol, Tranexamic Acid, Bromelain, Propylene Glycol, Alpha-Arbutin, Dipropylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Allantoin, Sodium Diethylenetriamine Pentamethylene Phosphonate, Sodium Gluceptate, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate, Polysorbate 80, Lecithin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl Alcohol, PEG-75 Stearate, Artocarpus Lakoocha Wood Extract, Cholesterol, Phospholipids, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Xanthan Gum, BHT, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Squalene, Sodium Benzoate, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, Ethyl Linoleate, Ceramide NP, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glyceryl Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Alcohol Denat., Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Ectoin, Sodium Deoxycholate, Palmitoyl Sh-Tripeptide-3 Amide, Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract
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 WaterPropylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinAlcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol with other additives.
This ingredient gets a bad rep because it is irritating and drying - mostly due to its astringent property. Astringents draw out natural oils in tissue, constricting pores and leaving your skin dried out.
However, alcohol denat. is not all that bad.
Due to its low molecular weight, alcohol denat. tends to evaporate quickly. One study on pig skin found half of applied alcohol evaporated in 10 seconds and less than 3% stayed on skin.
This also helps other ingredients become better absorbed upon application.
Studies are conflicted about whether this ingredient causes skin dehydration. One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased skin dryness and irritation. Another study found irritation only occurs if your skin is already damaged.
Small amounts of alcohol are generally tolerated by oily skin or people who live in humid environments.
The rule of thumb is if this alcohol is near the end of an ingredients list, it will probably not affect your skin much.
Also...
This ingredient has antimicrobial and solvent properties.
The antimicrobial property helps preserve products and increase their shelf life. As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateDisodium 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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Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution 24 ingredients
Herbitage White Supreme 45 Whitening Serum 55 ingredients
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Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution 24 ingredients
Normally I avoid products with alcohol, but it’s not an issue with this one. It’s well formulated so that it’s balanced out with other more hydrating ingredients. It absorbed nearly immediately and doesn’t dry out the skin. The results aren’t massive. But I just love the apothecary aesthetic and it works about as well as any other dark spot corrector.
Works as said
I have dark skin and lots of PIH. It lightens them. You can see quicker results with new PIH spots. Holygrail in my routine
