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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Kiehl's Epidermal Re-Texturizing Micro-Dermabrasion versus Kiehl's Precision Lifting & Pore-Tightening Concentrate .

Published on February 03, 2021

Overview

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Exfoliator American Brand United States
Serum American Brand United States

Exfoliator

Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Kiehl's Epidermal Re-Texturizing Micro-Dermabrasion contains this as ingredient number 1.

Kiehl's Precision Lifting & Pore-Tightening Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Kiehl's Epidermal Re-Texturizing Micro-Dermabrasion contains this as ingredient number 5.

Kiehl's Precision Lifting & Pore-Tightening Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 7.

3
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Kiehl's Epidermal Re-Texturizing Micro-Dermabrasion contains this as ingredient number 12.

Kiehl's Precision Lifting & Pore-Tightening Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 13.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium 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.

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Kiehl's Epidermal Re-Texturizing Micro-Dermabrasion contains this as ingredient number 16.

Kiehl's Precision Lifting & Pore-Tightening Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 26.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

18% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
65% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet
24% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
53% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet

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