Lancôme Nutrix Nourishing and Soothing Rich Cream Versus Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution
Updated on May 29, 2025
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any silicones
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Lancôme Nutrix Nourishing and Soothing Rich Cream 36 ingredients
Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution 24 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Lancôme Nutrix Nourishing and Soothing Rich Cream 36 ingredients
Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningLanolin
Emollient
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingCera Microcristallina
Emulsion Stabilising
Cera Alba
Emollient
Paraffin
Perfuming
Lecithin
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Sulfate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Eugenol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Cinnamyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Cholesterol
Emollient
Isoeugenol
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Methylparaben
Preservative
Citronellol
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citral
Perfuming
Aluminum Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantCoumarin
Perfuming
Glycine Soja Hull
Abrasive
Serum Protein
HumectantAmyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Paraffinum Liquidum, Water, Lanolin, Ozokerite, Cera Microcristallina, Cera Alba, Paraffin, Lecithin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Sulfate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Hydroxycitronellal, Stearic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Eugenol, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl Alcohol, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Cholesterol, Isoeugenol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Geraniol, Methylparaben, Citronellol, Potassium Sorbate, Citral, Aluminum Stearate, Coumarin, Glycine Soja Hull, Serum Protein, Amyl Cinnamal, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
HumectantHydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol
Skin Conditioning3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Linalool
Perfuming
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantium Tachibana Peel Extract
HumectantPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingWater, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30, Phenoxyethanol, Salicylic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Potassium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Linalool, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Citrus Aurantium Tachibana Peel Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolPhenoxyethanol 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.
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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Lancôme Nutrix Nourishing and Soothing Rich Cream 36 ingredients
Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution 24 ingredients
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