Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Kiehl's Milk-Peel Gentle Exfoliating Toner versus Kiehl's Ultra Facial Toner .
Published on April 29, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both toners. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Toner
Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.
Toner
Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.
Ingredient Info
Kiehl's Milk-Peel Gentle Exfoliating Toner 27 ingredients
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Toner 17 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
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 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
At a glance
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Kiehl's Milk-Peel Gentle Exfoliating Toner 27 ingredients
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Toner 17 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Kiehl's Milk-Peel Gentle Exfoliating Toner 27 ingredients
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Toner 17 ingredients
Water • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Squalane • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • 1,2-Hexanediol • Peg-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides • Peg-40 Glyceryl Cocoate • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Coceth Sulfate • Capryloyl Carnosine • Salicylic Acid • Tromethamine • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil • Adenosine • Limonene • Caprylyl Glycol • Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil • Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Nut/Stem Oil • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract • Benzyl Alcohol • Xanthan Gum • Silybum Marianum Extract • Tocopherol • Dehydroacetic Acid • Lactic Acid
Water • Glycerin • Squalane • Phenoxyethanol • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Sorbitan Oleate • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Peg-100 Stearate • Potassium Sorbate • Triethanolamine • P-Anisic Acid • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Sodium Hyaluronate • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil • Tocopherol • Persea Gratissima Oil
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.
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!
Learn more about WaterKiehl's Milk-Peel Gentle Exfoliating Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Learn more about SqualaneKiehl's Milk-Peel Gentle Exfoliating Toner contains this as ingredient number 4.
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Toner contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 Milk-Peel Gentle Exfoliating Toner contains this as ingredient number 9.
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Toner contains this as ingredient number 4.
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.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolKiehl's Milk-Peel Gentle Exfoliating Toner contains this as ingredient number 25.
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Toner contains this as ingredient number 16.
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Kiehl's Milk-Peel Gentle Exfoliating Toner 27 ingredients
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Toner 17 ingredients
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Kiehl's Milk-Peel Gentle Exfoliating Toner 27 ingredients
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Toner 17 ingredients
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Kiehl's Milk-Peel Gentle Exfoliating Toner 27 ingredients
Alternatives
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