Dr.Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizer Versus Kiehl's Super Multi-Corrective Soft Cream
Updated on November 05, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. 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 sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Dr.Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizer 34 ingredients
Kiehl's Super Multi-Corrective Soft Cream 37 ingredients
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Dr.Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizer 34 ingredients
Kiehl's Super Multi-Corrective Soft Cream 37 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningMyristica Fragrans Extract
MaskingPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
PEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBetula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin ConditioningCorchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Cetearyl Olivate
Dimethicone
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingPEG-100 Stearate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Trisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Myristica Fragrans Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-40 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Phytosphingosine, Beta-Glucan, Sorbitan Stearate, Panthenol, Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cetearyl Olivate, Dimethicone, Stearic Acid, Carbomer, Tromethamine, PEG-100 Stearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Trisodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
BufferingInonotus Obliquus Extract
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Capryloyl Glycine
CleansingMenthoxypropanediol
Masking
Methyldihydrojasmonate
MaskingPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Lactate
BufferingT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Stearyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol, Niacinamide, Alcohol Denat., Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Betaine, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Squalane, Caprylyl Methicone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Inonotus Obliquus Extract, Adenosine, Capryloyl Glycine, Menthoxypropanediol, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Carbomer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Lactate, T-Butyl Alcohol, Dimethiconol, Stearyl Dimethicone, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol
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 GlycerinCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateDimethicone 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 DimethiconeCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
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Dr.Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizer 34 ingredients
Kiehl's Super Multi-Corrective Soft Cream 37 ingredients
