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Kiehl's Ultra Facial Advanced Repair Barrier Cream Versus Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré

General Moisturizer
General Moisturizer
American Brand United States
French Brand France

Updated on September 11, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Ultra Facial Advanced Repair Barrier Cream

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl 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.

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Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Cetyl Palmitate is a wax-like substance.

It comes from palmitic acid and palmityl alcohol. Cetyl Palmitate may not be safe for Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne.

This ingredient is naturally found in the guava fruit and stony corals.

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When to use

51 Routines
35% use in am
65% use in pm
92% use every day
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373 Routines
59% use in am
41% use in pm
95% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Advanced Repair Barrier Cream 37 ingredients

3.7 /5
from 3 ratings
Heavy (2) Works Well (2) Absorbs Well (1)
MiaContreras's avatar

MiaContreras

1 year ago
Review

I have oily acne prone skin and this moisturizer makes my face feel hydrated and within a couple of week my barrier has improved i recommend this product

#expensive
#hydrating
#heavy
#absorbs well
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M X

6 months ago
Review

Great oil free barrier repairing balm. Super thick. I wouldn’t use daily, only when needed- daily use might make the Palmitic Acid a problem. Palmitic acid is fine on skin that has a disrupted barrier- it helps re regulate things.

#heavy
#works well

Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré 19 ingredients

3.6 /5
from 5 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Broke Me Out (1) Doesn't Work (1)
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Valeryia

5 months ago
Review

Consists a lot of paraffinum that makes just a foil on your skin!! The worst

#broke me out
#doesn't work