Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate Versus Aspect Skincare Red-Less 21
Updated on July 14, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe oils. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate 23 ingredients
Aspect Skincare Red-Less 21 16 ingredients
- Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
- Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
- Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
- Terminalia Ferdinandiana Seed Oil
- Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
- Achillea Millefolium Oil
- Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil
- Callitris Columellaris Leaf/Twig Oil
At a glance
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Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate 23 ingredients
Aspect Skincare Red-Less 21 16 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Dicaprylyl Carbonate comes from carbonic acid and caprylyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol. It is an emollient and gives skin a velvet feel. The sources of Dicaprylyl Carbonate may be synthetic or from animals.
Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Good for Scar Healing Not safe for Fungal Acne
Rosehip Oil is a nonfragrant plant oil. Rosehips are a fruit from a rose bush and are edible. This oil helps even out skin tone, has anti-aging properties, and is good for reducing inflammation.
Helps reduce irritation Not safe for Fungal Acne
Oenothera Biennis Oil is the fixed oil derived from the seeds of the Evening Primrose.
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Not safe for Fungal Acne
This ingredient is the fixed oil extracted from seeds of the desert shrub Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil. The seed oil is liquid wax ester from the plant. It is non-comedogenic.
Not safe for Fungal Acne
Coriandrum Sativum Oil is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.
Antioxidant 4 Benefits May cause irritation
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
EU Allergen
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil is more commonly known as lavender essential oil. Lavandula Angustifolia is known as the English Lavender and famous for creating purple fields in Provence, France.
EU Allergen
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil is the pressed oil of the Rose Geranium plant. It is volatile, meaning it evaporates off the skin.
2 Concerns
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil is oil expressed from the leaves of the rosemary plant.
EU Allergen
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
EU Allergen
Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
EU Allergen
Citral is a fragrance and used to add a lemon-like scent to products. It is both naturally found in plants and created synthetically. In plants, it is commonly occurring in lemon myrtle, lemongrass, lemon tea-tree, lemon verbena, and other citruses.
Helps hydrate Dry Skin 2 Concerns
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Squalane, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Coriandrum Sativum Oil, Tocopherol, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Linalool, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Citronellol, Geraniol, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Cucumis Sativus Extract, Curcuma Longa Leaf Extract, Limonene, Citral, Sclareolide, Rose Flower Oil, Jasminum Officinale Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Not safe for Fungal Acne
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil comes from the outer layer of a rice kernel. It is a byproduct of milling rice, or the operation to produce a whole grain rice product.
Helps reduce irritation Not safe for Fungal Acne
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil comes from the seabuckthorn berry. The seabuckthorn fruit contains carotenoids, palmitic acid, palmitoleic acid and vitamin E.
Antioxidant Helps brighten skin
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.
Antioxidant 4 Benefits Not safe for Fungal Acne
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate is a version of ascorbic acid, or pure Vitamin C.
Helps with Anti-Aging
Ubiquinone (Coenzyme Q10) is a molecule already found in our bodies. It is a potent antioxidant and skin-soothing ingredient.
Not safe for Fungal Acne
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil comes from the sweet almond, a tree native to Iran. This oil has no fragrance and is non-volatile.
EU Allergen
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil is more commonly known as lavender essential oil. Lavandula Angustifolia is known as the English Lavender and famous for creating purple fields in Provence, France.
Oil
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Seed Oil is from the Kakadu plum seed. The Kakadu plum is native to northern Australia. The Kakadu plum holds the record for having the highest amount of natural vitamin C.
2 Benefits
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract comes from the common Marigold plant. This ingredient is a skin conditioner.
Oil
This oil is the the volatile oil distilled from the dried flower heads of the Roman Chamomile flower.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Ubiquinone, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Seed Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Achillea Millefolium Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil, Callitris Columellaris Leaf/Twig Oil
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideLavandula Angustifolia Oil is more commonly known as lavender essential oil. Lavandula Angustifolia is known as the English Lavender and famous for creating purple fields in Provence, France.
Lavender imparts a scent and may sensitize skin. It contains linalool, a known allergen.
While lavender essential oil is commonly used in aromatherapy to help alleviate symptoms of anxiety and stress, more research is needed to confirm this.
However, lavender essential oil has shown to have anti-inflammatory activity due to its prostanoids and histamine content.
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of the Lavender, Lavandula angustifolia, Labiatae. ISO 8902:2009
Learn more about Lavandula Angustifolia OilIngredient Ratings
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When to use
Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate 23 ingredients
Aspect Skincare Red-Less 21 16 ingredients
Reviews
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Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate 23 ingredients
Jnke.
Luvs it~
Love the lavender scent. Love the texture, not greasy and absorbs nicely. My skin LOVES this product! Always soft and hydrated in the AM...
Luvs it~
Love the lavender scent. Love the texture, not greasy and absorbs nicely. My skin LOVES this product! Always soft and hydrated in the AM after using this product.
K B
I use this every night, and I love it! The lavender scent is very soothing, it's not greasey, goes on light, and you only need a few drops. My skin...
I use this every night, and I love it! The lavender scent is very soothing, it's not greasey, goes on light, and you only need a few drops. My skin is always soft and velvety in the morning!
