Comparison between CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum vs. Kiehl’s Micro Dose Retinol
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Ingredients in both products 13
Components only in CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum 21
Propanediol, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydrogenated Lecithin and 16 more.
Uniqueness: 61.8%
Components only in Kiehl’s Micro Dose Retinol 31
Uniqueness: 70.5%
Face to Face
Components position by position
1
Water
1
Water
2
Propanediol
2
Glycerin
3
Dimethicone
3
Butylene Glycol
4
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
4
Pentylene Glycol
5
Niacinamide
5
Niacinamide
6
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
6
Cetyl Alcohol
7
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
7
Isohexadecane
8
Hydrogenated Lecithin
8
Isononyl Isononanoate
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Positive Effects
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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging, Lightening, Lifting, Elasticity improvement, Nutrifying, Rejuvenation, Antiseptic, Tones up skin, Protection, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss, Hair protection
Effects unique for Resurfacing Retinol Serum:
Hair volumizing, Hair growth stimulatingEffects unique for Micro Dose Retinol:
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ECO Metrics
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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
8 out of 34
24%
chemical
20 out of 34
59%
natural
9 out of 44
20%
chemical
28 out of 44
64%
Concerns
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Components by Skin Type
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Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Sodium Hyaluronate#20Alcohol Denatured#24
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Isopropyl Myristate#25
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Retinol (Vitamin A)#19Citric Acid#27
Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 0
Glycerin#2Butylene Glycol#3Sodium Hyaluronate#20Tocopherol#24Beta Carotene#42
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Retinol (Vitamin A)#23
Detailed view
CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum vs. Kiehl’s Micro Dose Retinol
Position 1
Both products have the same component on this position.
#1Water
Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.
