Kiehl's Suberbly Restorative Argan Body Lotion
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Squalane + 5 moreWorks
“Designed to hydrate, the body lotion helps support soft, supple skin.”
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:
glycerin.
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: squalane, argania spinosa kernel oil.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Packed with essential fatty acids, the formula seeks to improve tone and texture.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Dicaprylyl ether~5.5–8.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
More about Dicaprylyl etherGlycerin~3.4–5%
- 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 GlycerinSqualane~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneAlcohol denat.~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Isopropyl palmitate~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateArgania spinosa kernel oil~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilPolyglyceryl-3 diisostearate~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearatePolyglyceryl-4 isostearate~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-4 isostearateCandelilla cera~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Magnesium sulfate~0.45–1.1%
Tocopherol~0.35–0.85%
- 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 TocopherolCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilLimonene~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneSesamum indicum seed oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Sesamum indicum seed oilSodium benzoate~0.1–0.35%
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilArgania spinosa leaf extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citral~0.05–0.1%
Linalool~0.01–0.05%
Citric acid~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Dicaprylyl ether, Glycerin, Squalane, Alcohol denat., Isopropyl palmitate, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Candelilla cera, Magnesium sulfate, Tocopherol, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Limonene, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Sodium benzoate, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Argania spinosa leaf extract, Citral, Linalool, Citric acid
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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'sSuberbly Restorative Argan Body LotionYOUR PRODUCT | LaveraNeutral Body Lotion | WeledaWhite Mallow Body Lotion | HatomugiThe Body Milk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 38% | 38% |
| Price | — | $24.74 | $14.46 | $11.37 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Marshmallow Root Extract | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
- 3
- 4Safety Assessment of Magnesium Sulfate as Used in Cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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