Acnes Oil-Free Gel Lotion Versus Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream
Updated on November 12, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Acnes Oil-Free Gel Lotion 55 ingredients
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream 22 ingredients
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Acnes Oil-Free Gel Lotion 55 ingredients
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-400
Emulsion StabilisingPPG-10 Methyl Glucose Ether
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDipropylene Glycol
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Triethanolamine
BufferingPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Fomes Officinalis Extract
Skin ProtectingO-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingParfum
Masking
Fucose
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Viola Yedoensis Extract
Skin ConditioningTaraxacum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Butyl Avocadate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientMalva Sylvestris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSebacic Acid
Buffering10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid
Skin ConditioningQuaternium-73
Phospholipids
Skin ConditioningCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
1,10-Decanediol
SolventZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingIlex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Carnosine
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Water, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, PEG-400, PPG-10 Methyl Glucose Ether, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Triethanolamine, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Chlorphenesin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Fomes Officinalis Extract, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Parfum, Fucose, Bisabolol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Viola Yedoensis Extract, Taraxacum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salicylic Acid, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Butyl Avocadate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Sebacic Acid, 10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid, Quaternium-73, Phospholipids, Copper Tripeptide-1, 1,10-Decanediol, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract, Carnosine, Caffeine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopherol, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Alcohol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventDimethicone
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientHydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientDimethiconol
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium EDTA
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Menthoxypropanediol
Masking
Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
Humectant
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningSarcosine
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Butylene Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Menthoxypropanediol, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Sarcosine, Salicylic 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSalicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateIngredient Ratings
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Acnes Oil-Free Gel Lotion 55 ingredients
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream 22 ingredients
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Acnes Oil-Free Gel Lotion 55 ingredients
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream 22 ingredients
not too greasy, well under makeup, skin loves it
Great moisturizer for summer
This cream is great for oily skin. I discontinued using this as I needed a more powerful moisturizer to repair my skin's moisture barrier, but I think it will be great in the summer and for those without the same issue with chemically drying their skin's top layer, lol
