Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution versus Murad InvisiScar Resurfacing Treatment .
Published on January 08, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Facial Treatment
Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.
Facial Treatment
Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.
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Ingredient Info
Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution 24 ingredients
Murad InvisiScar Resurfacing Treatment 20 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution 24 ingredients
Murad InvisiScar Resurfacing Treatment 20 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution 24 ingredients
Murad InvisiScar Resurfacing Treatment 20 ingredients
Water • 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
Dimethicone • Polysilicone-11 • Ascorbic Acid • Silica • Dimethicone/Divinyldimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer • Dimethyl Isosorbide • Asiaticoside • Madecassic Acid • Asiatic Acid • Hexylresorcinol • Salicylic Acid • Acetyl Glucosamine • Hydroxytyrosol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Parfum • Limonene • Linalool • CI 77891
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Salicylic 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 AcidKiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution contains this as ingredient number 10.
Murad InvisiScar Resurfacing Treatment contains this as ingredient number 11.
Tocopheryl 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 AcetateKiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution contains this as ingredient number 16.
Murad InvisiScar Resurfacing Treatment contains this as ingredient number 14.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolKiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution contains this as ingredient number 20.
Murad InvisiScar Resurfacing Treatment contains this as ingredient number 19.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution 24 ingredients
Murad InvisiScar Resurfacing Treatment 20 ingredients
Usage
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Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution 24 ingredients
Murad InvisiScar Resurfacing Treatment 20 ingredients
Reviews
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Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution 24 ingredients
MSP
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
Murad InvisiScar Resurfacing Treatment 20 ingredients
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