Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream versus Kiehl's Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream .
Published on December 18, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
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, oils and silicones
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream 39 ingredients
Kiehl's Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream 31 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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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 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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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 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream 39 ingredients
Kiehl's Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream 31 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream 39 ingredients
Kiehl's Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream 31 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Ethylhexyl Isononanoate • Butylene Glycol • Pentylene Glycol • Propanediol • Caprylyl Methicone • Isostearyl Isostearate • Dimethicone • Behenyl Alcohol • Nylon-6/12 • Steareth-2 • Xanthan Gum • Prunus Domestica Seed Oil • Rosa Damascena Flower Water • Algin • Angelica Keiskei Extract • Acacia Senegal Gum • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Rosa Damascena Flower Oil • Sodium Hyaluronate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Steareth-21 • Polyacrylamide • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Tromethamine • Dimethiconol • Laureth-7 • Tetrasodium EDTA • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • BHA • Caramel • Serine • Parfum • Phenoxyethanol • Citronellol • Geraniol
Water • Dimethicone • Glycerin • Propylene Glycol • Propanediol • Panthenol • Bisabolol • Diisopropyl Sebacate • Sodium Chloride • Phenoxyethanol • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Chlorphenesin • Citrus Limon Peel Oil • Sodium Citrate • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Limonene • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Calendula Officinalis Flower • Citric Acid • Dipropylene Glycol • Geranium Maculatum Oil • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil • Citral • Citronellol • Geraniol • Farnesol • Linalool • Tocopherol • Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil • Artemisia Absinthium Extract
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterFresh Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Kiehl's Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinFresh Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Kiehl's Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
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 PropanediolFresh Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Kiehl's Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Kiehl's Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.
Kiehl's Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolFresh Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 38.
Kiehl's Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolFresh Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.
Kiehl's Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
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Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream 39 ingredients
Kiehl's Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream 31 ingredients
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Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream 39 ingredients
Kiehl's Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream 31 ingredients
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