Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Miracle Moisturizer versus Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream SPF 30 .
Published on December 10, 2023
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain BHA, exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
Day Moisturizer
Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.
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Ingredient Info
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Miracle Moisturizer 32 ingredients
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream SPF 30 38 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Miracle Moisturizer 32 ingredients
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream SPF 30 38 ingredients
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Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Miracle Moisturizer 32 ingredients
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream SPF 30 38 ingredients
Petrolatum • Microcrystalline Wax • Lanolin • Isononyl Isononanoate • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Isopropyl Myristate • Isopropyl Palmitate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Polybutene • Triisostearin • Oleyl Erucate • Polypropylene • Paraffinum Liquidum • Synthetic Wax • Cyclopentasiloxane • Ricinus Communis Seed Oil • Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Dimethiconol • Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate • Parfum • Salicylic Acid • Tocopherol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Vegetable Oil • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Benzyl Salicylate • Citronellol • Geraniol • Limonene • Linalool • CI 15985
Water • Glycerin • Octocrylene • Homosalate • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Squalane • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Dimethicone • Peg-100 Stearate • Glyceryl Stearate • Silica • Octyldodecanol • Stearic Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Palmitic Acid • Tocopherol • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Steareth-100 • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract • Carbomer • Chlorphenesin • Capryloyl Salicylic Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Xanthan Gum • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Hydroxide • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Limonene • Ectoin • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Myristic Acid • Mentha Piperita Oil • Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin • Linalool • Salicylic Acid
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Ingredients Explained
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Salicylic 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 AcidElizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Miracle Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 22.
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 38.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolElizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Miracle Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 23.
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 16.
Limonene 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 LimoneneElizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Miracle Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 30.
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 30.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolElizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Miracle Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 31.
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 37.
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Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Miracle Moisturizer 32 ingredients
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream SPF 30 38 ingredients
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Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Miracle Moisturizer 32 ingredients
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream SPF 30 38 ingredients
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