Vivier Pharma Vitamin C Scrub Versus Kiehl's Epidermal Re-Texturizing Micro-Dermabrasion
Updated on February 26, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both exfoliators. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils, parabens and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Vivier Pharma Vitamin C Scrub 35 ingredients
Kiehl's Epidermal Re-Texturizing Micro-Dermabrasion 17 ingredients
About this product
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Vivier Pharma Vitamin C Scrub 35 ingredients
Kiehl's Epidermal Re-Texturizing Micro-Dermabrasion 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Cellulose
AbsorbentCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer
MoisturisingParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Polysorbate 85
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Butylparaben
Masking
Sorbitol
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPolydextrose
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Synthetic Wax, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Propylene Glycol, Microcrystalline Wax, Cellulose, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer, Paraffinum Liquidum, Polysorbate 85, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Sorbitol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Stearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polydextrose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Parfum, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, CI 19140, CI 16035
Water
Skin ConditioningAlumina
Abrasive
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
PEG-100 Stearate
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Solum Diatomeae
Abrasive
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Butylparaben
Masking
Epilobium Angustifolium Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Hydrolyzed Algin
Water, Alumina, Paraffinum Liquidum, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Solum Diatomeae, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Butylparaben, Epilobium Angustifolium Extract, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Algin
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 WaterGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearatePeg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. On the other hand, emulsifiers help prevent oil and water from separating in a product.
PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Paraffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.
Like other oils, Paraffinum Liquidum has emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture within, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.
Paraffinum Liquidum does not irritate the skin and is non-comedogenic.
Learn more about Paraffinum LiquidumPhenoxyethanol 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.
Methylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.
Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.
Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.
The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.
Learn more about MethylparabenButylparaben is a preservative, is a paraben, and is not reef safe. It can be bad for dry skin and worsen eczema.
Stearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients.
Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent alcohols. FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Stearyl AlcoholGlycerin 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 GlycerinDisodium 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 EDTAIngredient Ratings
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