Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Liz Earle Skin Repair™ Gel Cream versus Kiehl's Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream .
Published on January 21, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 11 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 sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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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.
Ingredient Info
Liz Earle Skin Repair™ Gel Cream 33 ingredients
Kiehl's Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream 31 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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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Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
At a glance
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Liz Earle Skin Repair™ Gel Cream 33 ingredients
Kiehl's Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream 31 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Liz Earle Skin Repair™ Gel Cream 33 ingredients
Kiehl's Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream 31 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Propanediol • Diheptyl Succinate • Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate • Sodium Polyacrylate • Borago Officinalis Seed Oil • Persea Gratissima Oil • Humulus Lupulus Extract • Echinacea Purpurea Extract • Cetyl Alcohol • Phenoxyethanol • Jojoba Esters • Caprylyl Glycol • Parfum • Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax • Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer • Citric Acid • Tocopherol • Xanthan Gum • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Benzyl Salicylate • Limonene • Linalool • Citronellol • Eugenol • Benzoic Acid • Benzyl Benzoate • Dehydroacetic Acid • Aspartic Acid • Sodium Chloride
Water • Dimethicone • Glycerin • Propylene Glycol • Propanediol • Panthenol • Bisabolol • Diisopropyl Sebacate • Sodium Chloride • Phenoxyethanol • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Chlorphenesin • Citrus Limon Peel Oil • Sodium Citrate • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Limonene • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Calendula Officinalis Flower • Citric Acid • Dipropylene Glycol • Geranium Maculatum Oil • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil • Citral • Citronellol • Geraniol • Farnesol • Linalool • Tocopherol • Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil • Artemisia Absinthium Extract
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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 WaterLiz Earle Skin Repair™ Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Kiehl's Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinLiz Earle Skin Repair™ Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Kiehl's Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolLiz Earle Skin Repair™ Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Kiehl's Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
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.
Liz Earle Skin Repair™ Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Kiehl's Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 AcidLiz Earle Skin Repair™ Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Kiehl's Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolLiz Earle Skin Repair™ Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Kiehl's Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is used to help stabilize a product.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it helps prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This prevents unwanted reactions in products. Metal ions can come into a product via the water ingredient. They are found in trace amounts and are not known to be harmful.
Liz Earle Skin Repair™ Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Kiehl's Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneLiz Earle Skin Repair™ Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
Kiehl's Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolLiz Earle Skin Repair™ Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
Kiehl's Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolLiz Earle Skin Repair™ Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
Kiehl's Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideLiz Earle Skin Repair™ Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.
Kiehl's Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
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Liz Earle Skin Repair™ Gel Cream 33 ingredients
Kiehl's Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream 31 ingredients
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