Lab Series for Men Day Rescue Defense Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 35 Versus Kiehl's Facial Fuel Moisturizer
Updated on August 19, 2024
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Lab Series for Men Day Rescue Defense Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 35 56 ingredients
Kiehl's Facial Fuel Moisturizer 46 ingredients
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Lab Series for Men Day Rescue Defense Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 35 56 ingredients
Kiehl's Facial Fuel Moisturizer 46 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHomosalate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Nylon-12
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
PEG-6
HumectantAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningThermus Thermophillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract
AstringentTriticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningHordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientBetula Alba Bark Extract
Masking
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingSalicornia Herbacea Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Lysate Extract
HumectantAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Biosaccharide Gum-4
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Sodium PCA
HumectantSucrose
HumectantLinoleic Acid
Cleansing
Trehalose
HumectantAlgae Extract
Emollient
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Polyquaternium-51
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningDi-PPG-2 Myreth-10 Adipate
EmollientSteareth-21
CleansingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Myristyl Laurate
Parfum
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientMyristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Urea
Buffering
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Octocrylene, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Nylon-12, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Behenyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Myristyl Myristate, Cetyl Esters, Polyethylene, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-6, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Thermus Thermophillus Ferment, Squalane, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Betula Alba Bark Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Caffeine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Cholesterol, Sodium PCA, Sucrose, Linoleic Acid, Trehalose, Algae Extract, Trisiloxane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyquaternium-51, Lactobacillus Ferment, Di-PPG-2 Myreth-10 Adipate, Steareth-21, Tocopheryl Acetate, Myristyl Laurate, Parfum, Caprylyl Glycol, Myristyl Alcohol, Urea, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventDimethicone
Emollient
Zea Mays Germ Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Triethanolamine
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glyceryl Linoleate
Emollient
Polyperfluoromethylisopropyl Ether
Skin ConditioningPolyacrylamide
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCastanea Sativa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningBenzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Menthol
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
PEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningLaureth-7
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Soy Protein
HumectantPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Glyceryl Linolenate
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Juice
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Juice
Skin ConditioningLinalool
Perfuming
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Citral
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclohexasiloxane, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Zea Mays Germ Oil, Panthenol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl Linoleate, Polyperfluoromethylisopropyl Ether, Polyacrylamide, Dimethiconol, Glyceryl Oleate, Carbomer, Cetyl Alcohol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Parfum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glycine Soja Oil, Caffeine, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Castanea Sativa Seed Extract, Benzophenone-4, Menthol, Limonene, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, Laureth-7, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Linolenate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Juice, Citrus Limon Juice, Linalool, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Citral, Potassium Sorbate, CI 42090, CI 14700
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 WaterDimethicone 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 DimethiconeGlycerin 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 GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It 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.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearatePeg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. On the other hand, emulsifiers help prevent oil and water from separating in a product.
PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and is rich in antioxidants.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAPhenoxyethanol 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.
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