Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane versus Clinique Moisture Surge Broad Spectrum SPF 28 Sheer Hydrator Moisturizer .
Last updated on February 19, 2024. Published on July 13, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both general 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 and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain 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
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane 35 ingredients
Clinique Moisture Surge Broad Spectrum SPF 28 Sheer Hydrator Moisturizer 47 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 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
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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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane 35 ingredients
Clinique Moisture Surge Broad Spectrum SPF 28 Sheer Hydrator Moisturizer 47 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane 35 ingredients
Clinique Moisture Surge Broad Spectrum SPF 28 Sheer Hydrator Moisturizer 47 ingredients
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
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Homosalate 7% • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.5% • Water • Butylene Glycol • Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Dextrin Palmitate • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Glycerin • Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Polysaccharides • Sodium Hyaluronate • Caffeine • Sodium Polyaspartate • 7-Dehydrocholesterol • Caprylyl Glycol • Acrylates Copolymer • Sorbitol • Dimethicone • Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate • Sucrose • Saccharide Isomerate • Hydroxyethyl Urea • Ppg-8-Ceteth-20 • Sorbeth-30 Tetraisostearate • Glyceryl Stearate • Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate • Potassium Hydroxide • Carbomer • Dipropylene Glycol • Dehydroxanthan Gum • Stearyl Alcohol • Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Hexylene Glycol • Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Tocopheryl Acetate • BHT • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Citrate • Citric Acid • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Phenoxyethanol • CI 14700
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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 WaterKiehl's Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane contains this as ingredient number 1.
Clinique Moisture Surge Broad Spectrum SPF 28 Sheer Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 GlycerinKiehl's Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane contains this as ingredient number 2.
Clinique Moisture Surge Broad Spectrum SPF 28 Sheer Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 11.
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.
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane contains this as ingredient number 3.
Clinique Moisture Surge Broad Spectrum SPF 28 Sheer Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 21.
Stearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients.
Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent alcohols. FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Stearyl AlcoholKiehl's Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane contains this as ingredient number 7.
Clinique Moisture Surge Broad Spectrum SPF 28 Sheer Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 34.
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.
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane contains this as ingredient number 11.
Clinique Moisture Surge Broad Spectrum SPF 28 Sheer Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 46.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateKiehl's Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane contains this as ingredient number 13.
Clinique Moisture Surge Broad Spectrum SPF 28 Sheer Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 28.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane contains this as ingredient number 20.
Clinique Moisture Surge Broad Spectrum SPF 28 Sheer Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 31.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is also an emulsifier. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane contains this as ingredient number 21.
Clinique Moisture Surge Broad Spectrum SPF 28 Sheer Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 38.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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.
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 look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidKiehl's Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane contains this as ingredient number 35.
Clinique Moisture Surge Broad Spectrum SPF 28 Sheer Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 43.
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Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane 35 ingredients
Clinique Moisture Surge Broad Spectrum SPF 28 Sheer Hydrator Moisturizer 47 ingredients
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