Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane Versus Estée Lauder Nutritious Super-Pomegranate Radiant Energy Night Crème/Mask
Updated on July 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 6 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 harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane 35 ingredients
Estée Lauder Nutritious Super-Pomegranate Radiant Energy Night Crème/Mask 51 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane 35 ingredients
Estée Lauder Nutritious Super-Pomegranate Radiant Energy Night Crème/Mask 51 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientSucrose Stearate
EmollientStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
PEG-8 Stearate
Emulsifying
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
Humectant
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCitric Acid
Buffering
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
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
SolventPetrolatum
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSucrose
HumectantHypnea Musciformis Extract
Skin ProtectingVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingSapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCladosiphon Okamuranus Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientHordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentLycium Chinense Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Gelidiella Acerosa Extract
Skin ProtectingGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentCaffeine
Skin ConditioningErgothioneine
Antioxidant
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seedcake
Abrasive
Polysilicone-11
Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPropylene Carbonate
SolventPolyethylene
Abrasive
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Dextrin
AbsorbentCitric Acid
Buffering
PEG-32
HumectantPEG-6
HumectantParfum
Masking
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSodium Citrate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
Citral
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Iron Oxides
Water, Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Glycerin, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Butylene Glycol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Propanediol, Petrolatum, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sucrose, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Gelidiella Acerosa Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Isododecane, Acetyl Glucosamine, Sorbitol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Punica Granatum Extract, Caffeine, Ergothioneine, Yeast Extract, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Helianthus Annuus Seedcake, Polysilicone-11, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Carbonate, Polyethylene, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Dextrin, Citric Acid, PEG-32, PEG-6, Parfum, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Citral, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides
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 GlycerinDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeBis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane belongs to the siloxanes and silicones classes. It is synthetically created and has a waxy composition.
This ingredient is a humectant and emollient, meaning it helps hydrate the skin. Humectants draw moisture to your skin, while emollients prevent moisture from escaping.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Citric 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 AcidIngredient Ratings
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When to use
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane 35 ingredients
Estée Lauder Nutritious Super-Pomegranate Radiant Energy Night Crème/Mask 51 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane 35 ingredients
a little irritating
It has quickly become a staple in my skincare routine. Absorbs into the skin effortlessly without feeling heavy or greasy. My skin feels incredibly hydrated and soft all day long, I’ve tried other creams, but I always end up coming back to this one!!
