Kiehl's Calendula Aloe Soothing Hydration Masque
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer + 5 moreWorks
“Designed to hydrate and nourish, the formula is powered by hand-picked calendula flower petals.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Calendula officinalis flower, Limonene + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.2–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinAloe barbadensis leaf juice~3.6–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceButylene glycol~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolPpg-26-buteth-26~2.1–3.1%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilGlyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerCarbomer~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerCalendula officinalis flower~1–1.6%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolLimonene~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractEthylhexylglycerin~0.4–0.9%
Citrus limon peel oil~0.35–0.8%
Paeonia suffruticosa root extract~0.35–0.75%
Scutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extractSodium hydroxide~0.3–0.7%
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilTocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateCassia angustifolia seed polysaccharide~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is sometimes referred to as "natural" hyaluronic acid (even though hyaluronic acid is not unnatural and is present in human skin)
More about Cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharidePelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilAnthemis nobilis flower oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Anthemis nobilis flower oilCitral~0.05–0.3%
Citric acid~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPotassium sorbate~0.05–0.3%
Artemisia absinthium extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Tocopherol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Butylene glycol, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Carbomer, Calendula officinalis flower, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus limon peel oil, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Sodium hydroxide, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharide, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Citral, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Artemisia absinthium extract, Sodium benzoate, Tocopherol
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Kiehl'sCalendula Aloe Soothing Hydration MasqueYOUR PRODUCT | Elizabeth GrantSuprême Cell Vitality Hydrating Mask | The Crème ShopBrighten Up, Skin! Animated Llama Face Mask | KSECRET - SEOUL 1988Sleeping Mask | |
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| Match | — | 45% | 42% | 41% |
| Price | — | — | — | $13.27 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 | Panthenol | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Kiehl's - Calendula Aloe Soothing Hydration Masque" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 4.20% - 6.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 51.13CA$ in Canada, for 43.00$ in the United States and for 35.20£ in the United Kingdom.
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