Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Brightening & Soothing Treatment Water vs The Derma Co 7% Glycolic Acid Hydrating Toner with Glycolic Acid & Hyaluronic Acid For Gentle Exfoliation

Kiehl's

The Derma Co

A toner built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for hydration and barrier repair.

A toner built around AHA and Glycolic acid, for hydration and smoothing.

Toner

24 ingredients

22 ingredients

Brand price

INR 4000.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 499.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol
Vitamin C derivative (stable)1
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid
BHA1
Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.
Salicylic Acid

AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Glycolic Acid
Glycolic acid1
The smallest AHA, and so the most penetrating.
Glycolic Acid
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Sodium Hyaluronate

Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Tachibana Peel Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Propylene Glycol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Propylene Glycol, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Smoothing2
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Citric Acid, Salicylic Acid

Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Anhydroxylitol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Glycerin, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Xylitol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
PPG-6-DECYLTETRADECETH-30
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Irritation4
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Alcohol Denat., Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Linalool, Tocopherol

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Triethanolamine
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide 1, Ceramide 2, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 4, Ceramide 6 Ii, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Triethanolamine

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Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Dipropylene Glycol
Perfuming
0-1 / —
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Alcohol Denat.
Fragrance
0 / —
- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Phenoxyethanol (in both products)
Preservative
0 / —
Sodium Citrate
Buffering
0 / —
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
- Brightening
- Reduces Irritation

Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
0-1 / —
- AHA
- Glycolic acid
- Anti-Aging
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
Triethanolamine
Cleansing
2 / 0
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
0 / 0
- Hyaluronic acid
- Hydrating
Hordeum Vulgare Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
Phenoxyethanol (in both products)
Preservative
0 / —
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Reduces Irritation
- Smoothing

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Aqua
Solvent
Water
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Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →