Byredo Bal D'Afrique Body Lotion Versus Kiehl's Ultimate Strength Hand Salve
Updated on April 24, 2025
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
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, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Byredo Bal D'Afrique Body Lotion 28 ingredients
Kiehl's Ultimate Strength Hand Salve 32 ingredients
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Byredo Bal D'Afrique Body Lotion 28 ingredients
Kiehl's Ultimate Strength Hand Salve 32 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Steareth-21
CleansingXylitol
HumectantPolymethyl Methacrylate
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingLinalool
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
BHT
Antioxidant
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Parfum, Steareth-2, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Steareth-21, Xylitol, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Cetyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Limonene, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Potassium Hydroxide, Linalool, Coumarin, Citral, BHT
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Stearyl Esters
Emulsion Stabilising
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
PEG-75 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ceteth-20
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Steareth-20
CleansingCeteareth-20
Cleansing
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
PPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingLimonene
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Stearyl Esters, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-75 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Squalane, Dimethicone, Ceteth-20, Phenoxyethanol, Persea Gratissima Oil, Steareth-20, Ceteareth-20, Chlorphenesin, Tocopheryl Acetate, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Limonene, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Tocopherol, Citric 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 WaterButylene 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.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycerin 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 GlycerinCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholPhenoxyethanol 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.
Tocopheryl 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 AcetateLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneDisodium 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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