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Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel-Cream Kiehl's Since 1851

Kiehl's Since 1851 - Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel-Cream
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Key promises

Evens skin tone, Moisturizing
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

30 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

MEDIUM
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Where to buy?

Sephora CA
Starting at CA$38.00
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Out of stock 3/23/2021
Sephora CA
Starting at CA$68.00
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Out of stock 3/24/2021
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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Moisturizing

Promises, but can't deliver

  • Evens skin tone
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"It’s formulated with imperata cylindrica root extract and antarcticine to help skin retain moisture, intensely conditioning skin with a fresh texture."
From: Sephora CA

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can be helpful for moisturization, but will not get the job done on its own. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin, but can't reduce water loss over time. Could use another product on top to "seal in" moisture
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
glycerin
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
sodium hyaluronate
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
panthenol
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"Dullness and uneven texture If you want to know more."
From: Sephora CA

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
alcohol denat.
Irritancy
does not have skin benefit
propylene glycol
Irritancy
does not have skin benefit
chlorphenesin
Irritancy
does not have skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 aqua/water Plain old water
2 propanediol Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
3 glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
4 alcohol denat. Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
5 isononyl isononanoate Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
6 ammonium polyacryldimethyltauramide/ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate Used to create a thicker product consistency
7 phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
8 propylene glycol Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin
9 imperata cylindrica root extract
10 chlorphenesin A preservative
11 sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
12 pseudoalteromonas ferment extract
13 cucumis sativus juice Cucumber juice. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but mostly works as plain water in skincare
14 cucumber fruit extract Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
15 panthenol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
16 caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
17 carbomer Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
18 acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
19 sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH
20 citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
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Scientific Sources

  • Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
  • Safety Assessment of Acryloyldimethyltaurate Polymers as Used in Cosmetics
  • Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitis
  • Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
  • Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
  • Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
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