The Body Shop Vitamin C Daily Glow Cleansing Polish Versus Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Brightening & Exfoliating Daily Cleanser
Updated on November 06, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
The Body Shop Vitamin C Daily Glow Cleansing Polish 27 ingredients
Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Brightening & Exfoliating Daily Cleanser 19 ingredients
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The Body Shop Vitamin C Daily Glow Cleansing Polish 27 ingredients
Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Brightening & Exfoliating Daily Cleanser 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Perlite
AbsorbentAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Chloride
Masking
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLinalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Talc
Abrasive
CI 73360
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Coco-Glucoside, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Perlite, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Jojoba Esters, Parfum, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Gluconate, Limonene, Sodium Hydroxide, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Benzyl Salicylate, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract, Linalool, Benzyl Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Citric Acid, Talc, CI 73360, CI 77492
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Acrylates Copolymer
Perlite
AbsorbentSodium Chloride
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Linalool
Perfuming
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Tachibana Peel Extract
HumectantPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Glycerin, Acrylates Copolymer, Perlite, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Chlorphenesin, Salicylic Acid, Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol, Propylene Glycol, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Disodium EDTA, Linalool, Butylene Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Tachibana Peel Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Citric Acid
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinWe don't have a description for Perlite yet.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidIngredient Ratings
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