Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Omega Rich Botanical Night Cream Versus Clarins Multi-Active Night Cream - Normal to Dry Skin
Updated on April 19, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe night moisturizers. They have a total of 9 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 scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Omega Rich Botanical Night Cream 36 ingredients
Clarins Multi-Active Night Cream - Normal to Dry Skin 34 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Omega Rich Botanical Night Cream 36 ingredients
Clarins Multi-Active Night Cream - Normal to Dry Skin 34 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cellulose
AbsorbentCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPassiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Coriandrum Sativum Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacrylate Starch
AbsorbentSilica
Abrasive
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Benzoic Acid
Masking
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantLinalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Squalane, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cellulose, Cetearyl Glucoside, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Coriandrum Sativum Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Zinc Gluconate, Sodium Polyacrylate Starch, Silica, Adenosine, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Salicylic Acid, Benzoic Acid, CI 77007, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral, Citronellol
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Isononanoate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sucrose Polystearate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingParfum
Masking
Cellulose
AbsorbentCetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Dipsacus Sylvestris Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Marrubium Vulgare Extract
Skin ConditioningHedychium Coronarium Root Extract
MaskingPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingFurcellaria Lumbricalis Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningLapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningMaris Sal
Skin ConditioningHeptapeptide-15 Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14
Skin Conditioning
Water, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Propanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sucrose Polystearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Glucoside, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Parfum, Cellulose, Cetyl Palmitate, Dipsacus Sylvestris Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Marrubium Vulgare Extract, Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract, Phenethyl Alcohol, Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Lapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Maris Sal, Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 ButterCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCellulose is the main component of plant cell walls. It is used as an emulsifier, absorbent, and texture enhancer.
This ingredient has many functions:
Fun fact: Cellulose is the most abundant form of organic polymer on Earth.
Learn more about CelluloseCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholCetearyl Glucoside is a surfactant and emulsifier. It can be produced from synthetic of natural sources of cetearyl alcohol and glucose.
Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters. It can also be used to enhance the texture of products.
As a surfactant, Cetearyl Glucoside helps during the cleansing process. By gathering all the dirt and oils, it allows these molecules to be washed away easily.
Learn more about Cetearyl GlucosideCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
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 PropanediolWater. 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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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