Kiehl's Vital Skin-Strengthening Hyaluronic Acid Super Serum Versus L'Oreal Revitalift Derm Intensives Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Kiehl's Vital Skin-Strengthening Hyaluronic Acid Super Serum 36 ingredients
L'Oreal Revitalift Derm Intensives Hyaluronic Acid Serum 13 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Kiehl's Vital Skin-Strengthening Hyaluronic Acid Super Serum 36 ingredients
L'Oreal Revitalift Derm Intensives Hyaluronic Acid Serum 13 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Propanediol
Solvent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingSchisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingMethyldihydrojasmonate
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
Eugenol
Perfuming
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Citral
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Disodium EDTA, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Limonene, Adenosine, Sodium Hydroxide, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Citric Acid, Eugenol, Sodium Benzoate, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citral, Potassium Sorbate, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil, Citronellol, Linalool, Geraniol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate 1.5%
Humectant
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Water, Glycerin, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate 1.5%, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Secale Cereale Seed Extract, Calcium Pantothenate, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Disodium EDTA, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinPeg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil comes from hydrogenated castor oil. It is a solubilizer and emulsifier.
As a solubilizer, it helps dissolve ingredients into a water-based version. It is also an emulsifer. Emulsifier help prevent oils and water from separating. Both these properties help create evenly-spread and uniform products.
Basically, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil helps hold ingredients together.
Learn more about PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilPhenoxyethanol 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.
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!
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Kiehl's Vital Skin-Strengthening Hyaluronic Acid Super Serum 36 ingredients
L'Oreal Revitalift Derm Intensives Hyaluronic Acid Serum 13 ingredients
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