Instytutum Hydrating Hydrafusion 4D HA Water Burst Cream Versus Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream
Updated on March 12, 2024
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, brightening skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Instytutum Hydrating Hydrafusion 4D HA Water Burst Cream 44 ingredients
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream 22 ingredients
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Instytutum Hydrating Hydrafusion 4D HA Water Burst Cream 44 ingredients
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Undecane
EmollientSodium Acrylates Copolymer
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tridecane
Perfuming
Lecithin
EmollientHydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Disodium Adenosine Triphosphate
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingAlgin
Masking
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Pantolactone
HumectantBenzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningTetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Limonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Magnesium Chloride
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 60730
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Squalane, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Butylene Glycol, Undecane, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Tridecane, Lecithin, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Disodium Adenosine Triphosphate, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Sclerotium Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Algin, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Pantolactone, Benzyl Salicylate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citric Acid, Limonene, Citronellol, Magnesium Chloride, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, CI 42090, CI 60730
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 GlycerinButylene 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.
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 AcetatePhenoxyethanol 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.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideIngredient Ratings
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Instytutum Hydrating Hydrafusion 4D HA Water Burst Cream 44 ingredients
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream 22 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Instytutum Hydrating Hydrafusion 4D HA Water Burst Cream 44 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
