Comparison between COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream vs. Kiehl’s Micro Dose Retinol
Find out which product is better for your skin.
Ingredients in both products 9
Components only in COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream 42
Uniqueness: 82.4%
Components only in Kiehl’s Micro Dose Retinol 35
Uniqueness: 79.5%
Face to Face
Components position by position
1
Water
1
Water
2
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
2
Glycerin
3
Propanediol
3
Butylene Glycol
4
Glycerin
4
Pentylene Glycol
5
Tocopheryl Acetate
5
Niacinamide
6
Cetearyl Alcohol
6
Cetyl Alcohol
7
Trehalose
7
Isohexadecane
8
Panthenol
8
Isononyl Isononanoate
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Positive Effects
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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, UV Protection, Moisturizing, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging, Lightening, Lifting, Elasticity improvement, Nutrifying, Rejuvenation, Antiseptic, Tones up skin, Regeneration, Protection, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss, Hair protection
Effects unique for The Retinol 0.1 Cream:
Healing, Deodorant, Hair volumizingEffects unique for Micro Dose Retinol:
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ECO Metrics
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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
Yes
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
13 out of 51
25%
chemical
33 out of 51
65%
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: 9Negative: 0
Glycerin#4Panthenol#8Tocopherol#23Allantoin#26Palmitic Acid#32Beta Carotene#39Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)#42Sodium Hyaluronate#461,2-Hexanediol#47
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 5
Allantoin#26Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil#10Glyceryl Stearate SE#20Stearic Acid#30Myristic Acid#40Lauric Acid#41
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Allantoin#26Retinol (Vitamin A)#25
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
COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream 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.