Krave Beauty Great Barrier Relief Versus KIKO Milano Smart Detox Drops

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Krave Beauty Great Barrier Relief versus KIKO Milano Smart Detox Drops .

Published on August 02, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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

Serum

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

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Ingredient Info

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Krave Beauty Great Barrier Relief 44 ingredients

KIKO Milano Smart Detox Drops 50 ingredients

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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Krave Beauty Great Barrier Relief 44 ingredients

KIKO Milano Smart Detox Drops 50 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

AHA

Vitamin E

Exfoliators

Niacinamide

Ceramides

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (4)

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation

Skin Texture (2)

Reduces Large Pores (2)

Anti-Aging (2)

Dark Spots (2)

Scar Healing (2)

Acne Fighting

Brightening (4)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Acne Trigger (2)

Irritating

Rosacea (2)

Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E (2)

Exfoliators

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (3)

Skin Texture

Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying (2)

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)

Irritating (2)

Rosacea (5)

Eczema (7)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Krave Beauty Great Barrier Relief 44 ingredients

KIKO Milano Smart Detox Drops 50 ingredients

Water • Propanediol • Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil 10% • Dipropylene Glycol • Niacinamide • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Cetearyl Olivate • Polysorbate 60 • Rosa Canina Fruit Oil • Glyceryl Oleate • Sorbitan Olivate • Sorbitan Oleate • Octyldodecanol • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Squalane • Serine • Acetyl Glutamine • Glycine • Ceramide NP • Oleic Acid • Sodium PCA • Glycosyl Trehalose • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycine Soja Sterols • Saccharide Isomerate • Avena Sativa Kernel Flour • Disodium Phosphate • Sodium Phosphate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Lactic Acid • Xanthan Gum • Urea • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables • Magnesium Chloride • 1,2-Hexanediol • Hydroxyacetophenone • Glyceryl Caprylate • Pentylene Glycol • Caprylyl Glycol • Disodium EDTA

Water • Squalane • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil • Polysilicone-11 • Glycerin • Phenyl Trimethicone • Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer • Phenoxyethanol • Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract • Parfum • Benzyl Alcohol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Trehalose • Urea • Tocopheryl Acetate • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Xanthan Gum • BHA • Serine • Pentylene Glycol • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Phytate • Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Dehydroacetic Acid • Arginine PCA • Laureth-12 • Elaeis Guineensis Oil • Propylene Glycol • Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil • Silica • Bidens Pilosa Extract • Algin • Glyceryl Polyacrylate • Caprylyl Glycol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Pullulan • Disodium Phosphate • Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Sorbic Acid • Potassium Phosphate • Alcohol • Phaeodactylum Tricornutum Extract • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Tocopherol • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • CI 19140 • CI 42090

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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

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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Krave Beauty Great Barrier Relief contains this as ingredient number 1.

KIKO Milano Smart Detox Drops contains this as ingredient number 1.

Glycerin

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Krave Beauty Great Barrier Relief contains this as ingredient number 14.

KIKO Milano Smart Detox Drops contains this as ingredient number 6.

Sodium Hyaluronate

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

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Krave Beauty Great Barrier Relief contains this as ingredient number 16.

KIKO Milano Smart Detox Drops contains this as ingredient number 37.

Squalane

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

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".

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Krave Beauty Great Barrier Relief contains this as ingredient number 17.

KIKO Milano Smart Detox Drops contains this as ingredient number 2.

Serine

What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Serine is an amino acid naturally found in our body. Our bodies use amino acids to create protein.

Amino-acids help give keep our skin hydrated. They play an important role in the skin barrier, which keeps the skin plump and firm.

Serine is a non-essential amino acid, meaning we don't need to obtain it from eating foods.

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Krave Beauty Great Barrier Relief contains this as ingredient number 18.

KIKO Milano Smart Detox Drops contains this as ingredient number 20.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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Krave Beauty Great Barrier Relief contains this as ingredient number 25.

KIKO Milano Smart Detox Drops contains this as ingredient number 13.

Disodium Phosphate

What it does: Buffering, Masking

We don't have a description for Disodium Phosphate.

Krave Beauty Great Barrier Relief contains this as ingredient number 29.

KIKO Milano Smart Detox Drops contains this as ingredient number 39.

Tocopheryl Acetate

What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

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.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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Krave Beauty Great Barrier Relief contains this as ingredient number 31.

KIKO Milano Smart Detox Drops contains this as ingredient number 16.

Xanthan Gum

What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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Krave Beauty Great Barrier Relief contains this as ingredient number 34.

KIKO Milano Smart Detox Drops contains this as ingredient number 18.

Urea

What it does: Buffering, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Urea is also called carbamide and is the diamide of carbonic acid. In cosmetics, urea is used to hydrate the skin. It also provides exfoliation in higher concentrations.

As a humectant, urea helps draw moisture from the air and from deep within the skin. This helps hydrate your skin. Studies show urea is an effective moisturizer for dry skin conditions. 40% urea is typical in medications for treating eczema and other skin conditions.

Urea has the strongest exfoliation effect in concentrations higher than 10%. It is a keratolytic agent, meaning it breaks down the keratin protein in the top layer of skin. This helps remove dead skin cells and flaking skin.

In medicine, urea has been shown to help increase the potency of other ingredients, such as fungal treatments.

Humans and animals use urea to metabolize nitrogen-containing compounds. Urea is highly soluble in water. Once dissolved, it is neither acidic nor alkaline.

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Krave Beauty Great Barrier Relief contains this as ingredient number 35.

KIKO Milano Smart Detox Drops contains this as ingredient number 15.

Pentylene Glycol

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Mixed

Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.

The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.

This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.

Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.

Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.

Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.

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Krave Beauty Great Barrier Relief contains this as ingredient number 42.

KIKO Milano Smart Detox Drops contains this as ingredient number 21.

Caprylyl Glycol

What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Krave Beauty Great Barrier Relief contains this as ingredient number 43.

KIKO Milano Smart Detox Drops contains this as ingredient number 36.

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Krave Beauty Great Barrier Relief 44 ingredients

KIKO Milano Smart Detox Drops 50 ingredients

41% are loved or liked

18% have mixed ratings

32% are disliked or very disliked

9% have no rating yet

40% are loved or liked

10% have mixed ratings

32% are disliked or very disliked

18% have no rating yet

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Krave Beauty Great Barrier Relief 44 ingredients

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kr6013

2 years ago · Skin

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THE BEST THING I EVER BOUGHT
I have dry, sensitive skin. I hardly ever get acne, but everything I put on my face burns & I do have redness per my...

THE BEST THING I EVER BOUGHT
I have dry, sensitive skin. I hardly ever get acne, but everything I put on my face burns & I do have redness per my sensitivity. When I moved from CA to CO, my skin started peeling off layers and was so dry it hurt. This is the first product I bought during the beginning of the pandemic per tik tok & youtube videos of skin influencers. I was skeptical but I had nothing to lose. I went from using this once a week to almost every day. It's the only product I will forever repurchase. It is like a sigh of relief to my skin. It is so moisturizing, definitely heals my barrier and acne when I have a flare up from a product that did not work & is becoming something I use every morning because I love how it makes my skin look/feel. Other reviews say it has a bad smell, I love the smell. It gives hints of almond and natural vibes. I love it so much and want everyone to have this in their routine if they struggle with dry/sensitive skin. It even has ceramides for anti-aging! 1000% recommend.