Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Kiehl's Vital Skin-Strengthening Hyaluronic Acid Super Serum versus S'he vec Red of Love 10% AHA + 2% BHA Face Peel .
Published on May 13, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
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Serum
Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.
Exfoliator
Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.
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Ingredient Info
Kiehl's Vital Skin-Strengthening Hyaluronic Acid Super Serum 38 ingredients
S'he vec Red of Love 10% AHA + 2% BHA Face Peel 30 ingredients
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Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
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Non Vegan
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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 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
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Cruelty Free
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Kiehl's Vital Skin-Strengthening Hyaluronic Acid Super Serum 38 ingredients
S'he vec Red of Love 10% AHA + 2% BHA Face Peel 30 ingredients
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Kiehl's Vital Skin-Strengthening Hyaluronic Acid Super Serum 38 ingredients
S'he vec Red of Love 10% AHA + 2% BHA Face Peel 30 ingredients
Water • Dimethicone • Glycerin • Alcohol Denat. • Hamamelis Virginiana Water • Propanediol • Phenoxyethanol • Tocopherol • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract • Capryloyl Carnosine • 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 Nardus Oil • Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil • Citronellol • Linalool • Geraniol • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Water • Propylene Glycol • Glycolic Acid • Sodium Lactate • Glycerin • Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate • Salicylic Acid • Niacinamide • Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract • Pentylene Glycol • Panthenol • Citric Acid • Sodium PCA • C12-13 Pareth-9 • Malic Acid • Lactic Acid • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylyl Glycol • Momordica Charantia Fruit Extract • Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Sodium Hyaluronate • Potassium Sorbate • Pyruvic Acid • Tartaric Acid • Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract • Tasmannia Lanceolata Leaf Extract • Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract • Ceramide NP • Phenoxyethanol
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Ingredients Explained
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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 Vital Skin-Strengthening Hyaluronic Acid Super Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
S'he vec Red of Love 10% AHA + 2% BHA Face Peel contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinKiehl's Vital Skin-Strengthening Hyaluronic Acid Super Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
S'he vec Red of Love 10% AHA + 2% BHA Face Peel contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 Vital Skin-Strengthening Hyaluronic Acid Super Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.
S'he vec Red of Love 10% AHA + 2% BHA Face Peel contains this as ingredient number 30.
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 Vital Skin-Strengthening Hyaluronic Acid Super Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.
S'he vec Red of Love 10% AHA + 2% BHA Face Peel contains this as ingredient number 7.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolKiehl's Vital Skin-Strengthening Hyaluronic Acid Super Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.
S'he vec Red of Love 10% AHA + 2% BHA Face Peel contains this as ingredient number 18.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidKiehl's Vital Skin-Strengthening Hyaluronic Acid Super Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.
S'he vec Red of Love 10% AHA + 2% BHA Face Peel contains this as ingredient number 12.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateKiehl's Vital Skin-Strengthening Hyaluronic Acid Super Serum contains this as ingredient number 32.
S'he vec Red of Love 10% AHA + 2% BHA Face Peel contains this as ingredient number 23.
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Kiehl's Vital Skin-Strengthening Hyaluronic Acid Super Serum 38 ingredients
S'he vec Red of Love 10% AHA + 2% BHA Face Peel 30 ingredients
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Kiehl's Vital Skin-Strengthening Hyaluronic Acid Super Serum 38 ingredients
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