Glossier Priming Moisturizer Rich Versus Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Glossier Priming Moisturizer Rich versus Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane .

Last updated on February 19, 2024. Published on January 08, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Glossier Priming Moisturizer Rich

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane

General Moisturizer American Brand United States

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

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Starts at $35.00

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Ingredient Info

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Glossier Priming Moisturizer Rich 35 ingredients

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane 35 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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Glossier Priming Moisturizer Rich 35 ingredients

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane 35 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

AHA

Ceramides (2)

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (4)

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation (2)

Anti-Aging (2)

Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Acne Trigger (2)

Rosacea

Eczema

Notable Ingredients

BHA

Vitamin E

Ceramides

Benefits

Hydrating (5)

Anti-Aging

Scar Healing

Acne Fighting

Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)

Acne Trigger (2)

Irritating

Rosacea

Eczema

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Glossier Priming Moisturizer Rich 35 ingredients

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane 35 ingredients

Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Propanediol • Glycerin • Squalane • Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil • Cetearyl Olivate • Sorbitan Olivate • Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate • Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Ceramide NP • Ceramide AP • Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract • Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract • Hydroxyacetophenone • Glyceryl Stearate • Xanthan Gum • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Cetearyl Alcohol • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Polyisobutene • Amylopectin • Potassium Hydroxide • Polysorbate 60 • Sorbitan Isostearate • Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside • Sorbitan Oleate • Caprylyl Glycol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Pentylene Glycol • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Lactic Acid

Water • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Squalane • Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane • Sucrose Stearate • Stearyl Alcohol • Peg-8 Stearate • Myristyl Myristate • Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil • Phenoxyethanol • Persea Gratissima Oil • Glyceryl Stearate • Cetyl Alcohol • Oryza Sativa Bran Oil • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Chlorphenesin • Stearic Acid • Palmitic Acid • Carbomer • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Xanthan Gum • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Hydroxide • Tocopherol • Glycine Soja Oil • Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract • Myristic Acid • Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine • Salicylic Acid • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Citric Acid

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

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Glossier Priming Moisturizer Rich contains this as ingredient number 1.

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane contains this as ingredient number 1.

Glycerin

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Glossier Priming Moisturizer Rich contains this as ingredient number 4.

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane contains this as ingredient number 2.

Squalane

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.

Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.

Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.

Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).

In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.

The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.

Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.

Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.