PRODUCT REVIEW

Kiehl's s Powerful Wrinkle Reducing Cream SPF30

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Tocopherol 0.5% - 0.75%Butyrospermum parkii butter 1.7% - 2.1%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredient list, we assess that "Kiehl's - s Powerful Wrinkle Reducing Cream SPF30" can provide reliable sun protection. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: avobenzone 3.00% (declared), octisalate 5.00% (declared), homosalate 2.70% (declared) and octocrylene 7.00% (declared).

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

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What can the product work for?

Sun protection

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

octocrylene 7%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

homosalate 2.7%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

s Powerful Wrinkle Reducing Cream SPF30

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This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

This product can also help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.

adenosine 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.7% - 2.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

tocopherol 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Evens skin tone

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).

Moisturizing

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s Powerful Wrinkle Reducing Cream SPF30

Source: From product name

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. 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. The following ingredients in this product do the job: calcium pca, copper pca.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: butyrospermum parkii butter, cetearyl alcohol.

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.7% - 2.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

calcium pca 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

copper pca 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing

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

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.7% - 2.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Potential irritants

p-anisic acid 0.3% - 0.6%

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Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 4.1% - 5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.7% - 2.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

All ingredients

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

homosalate 2.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

ethylhexyl salicylate 5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

Ingredient list view

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Isohexadecane, Glyceryl stearate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Isononyl isononanoate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Peg-100 stearate, Ceteareth-20, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene glycol, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Caprylyl glycol, Tocopherol, Chlorphenesin, Xanthan gum, Disodium edta, P-anisic acid, Calcium pca, Adenosine, Copper pca, Alteromonas ferment extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide

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WIMJ similarity score		53%	51%	49%	48%	48%	46%	46%	45%	45%	44%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 35	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	adenosine alteromonas ferment extract +9 more	Common: adenosine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more Other: titanium dioxide	Common: adenosine homosalate +4 more Other: oligopeptide-24 oligopeptide-41 +11 more	Common: adenosine glycerin +3 more Other: n-prolyl palmitoyl tripeptide-56 acetate niacinamide +17 more	Common: adenosine glycerin +3 more Other: capryloyl salicylic acid dimethicone +7 more	Common: adenosine glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide ceramide np +15 more	Common: adenosine glycerin +4 more Other: niacinamide panthenol	Common: adenosine octocrylene +2 more Other: retinol gluconolactone +9 more	Common: adenosine homosalate +2 more Other: panthenol camellia sinensis leaf extract +2 more	Common: adenosine butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more Other: niacinamide beeswax +8 more	Common: adenosine glycerin +3 more Other: gluconolactone dimethicone +2 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +16 more	hydroxycitronellal Has skin benefit? hexyl cinnamal Has skin benefit? +21 more	parfum Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	parfum Has skin benefit? scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? +22 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +17 more	thymus vulgaris leaf extract Has skin benefit? rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium amara peel extract Has skin benefit? +28 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? lonicera japonica flower extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +42 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +54 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +56 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +41 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +34 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +69 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +37 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +34 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Kiehl's s Powerful Wrinkle Reducing Cream SPF30

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Anti-aging

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Moisturizing

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