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Kiehl's
Calendula Skin Soothing & Stabilizing Emulsion

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Ultra Light Moisturizing Gel

Product category and function

Calendula Skin Soothing & Stabilizing Emulsion

Ultra Light Moisturizing Gel

Regular Moisturizers	Regular Moisturizers
Creams and lotions for daily hydration, some of which include ingredients to address specific...	Creams and lotions for daily hydration, some of which include ingredients to address specific...
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Ingredient highlights

Calendula Skin Soothing & Stabilizing Emulsion

Ultra Light Moisturizing Gel

Ingredient info	Ingredient info
Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free	Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free

Full ingredient list

Calendula Skin Soothing & Stabilizing Emulsion

Ultra Light Moisturizing Gel

No. of common ingredients = 0
Aqua/water/eau, glycerin, isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate, dimethicone, niacinamide, propanediol, propylene glycol, c14-22 alcohols, panthenol, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, phenoxyethanol, tocopherol, capryloyl salicylic acid, c12-20 alkyl glucoside, carbomer, pyridoxine hcl, chlorphenesin, pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, xanthan gum, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, citrus limon peel oil (lemon peel oil), limonene, calendula officinalis flower, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, zinc pca, maltodextrin, sodium hydroxide, calendula officinalis flower extract, geranium maculatum oil, chamomilla recutita flower oil (matricaria flower oil), citric acid, citral, camellia sinensis leaf extract, citronellol, geraniol, linalool, cymbopogon schoenanthus oil, artemisia absinthium extract 12	Aqua / water / eau, glycerin, niacinamide, propanediol, dimethicone, isononyl isononanoate, ceramide np, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, carbomer, dimethicone crosspolymer, cetearyl alcohol, behentrimonium methosulfate, triethyl citrate, silica, sodium hydroxide, sodium hyaluronate, sodium lauroyl lactylate, cholesterol, phenoxyethanol, tocopherol, chlorphenesin, caprylyl glycol, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, biosaccharide gum-1, xanthan gum, phytosphingosine, benzoic acid

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 38

Total Number of ingredients = 28

Aqua/water/eau, glycerin, isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate, dimethicone, niacinamide, propanediol, propylene glycol, c14-22 alcohols, panthenol, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, phenoxyethanol, tocopherol, capryloyl salicylic acid, c12-20 alkyl glucoside, carbomer, pyridoxine hcl, chlorphenesin, pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, xanthan gum, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, citrus limon peel oil (lemon peel oil), limonene, calendula officinalis flower, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, zinc pca, maltodextrin, sodium hydroxide, calendula officinalis flower extract, geranium maculatum oil, chamomilla recutita flower oil (matricaria flower oil), citric acid, citral, camellia sinensis leaf extract, citronellol, geraniol, linalool, cymbopogon schoenanthus oil, artemisia absinthium extract

Aqua / water / eau, glycerin, niacinamide, propanediol, dimethicone, isononyl isononanoate, ceramide np, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, carbomer, dimethicone crosspolymer, cetearyl alcohol, behentrimonium methosulfate, triethyl citrate, silica, sodium hydroxide, sodium hyaluronate, sodium lauroyl lactylate, cholesterol, phenoxyethanol, tocopherol, chlorphenesin, caprylyl glycol, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, biosaccharide gum-1, xanthan gum, phytosphingosine, benzoic acid

Notable ingredients

Calendula Skin Soothing & Stabilizing Emulsion

Ultra Light Moisturizing Gel

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Panthenol, Chamomilla recutita flower oil (matricaria flower oil), Calendula officinalis flower extract

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

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Ingredients with their functions

Calendula Skin Soothing & Stabilizing Emulsion

Ultra Light Moisturizing Gel

Aqua/water/eau

Also-called: Aqua, Aqua/Water, Water/Aqua/Eau, Aqua/Water/Eau | Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

Water serves as a fundamental component in skincare products, often listed as the first ingredient, which means it's the most abundant. It acts as a solvent, helping to dissolve other ingredients and facilitate the application and absorption of products.

Glycerin

Also-called: Glycerol | Function: Skin-identical ingredient, Viscosity controlling, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Aqua / water / eau

Also-called: Aqua, Aqua/Water, Water/Aqua/Eau, Aqua/Water/Eau | Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

Glycerin

Also-called: Glycerol | Function: Skin-identical ingredient, Viscosity controlling, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Niacinamide

Also-called: Nicotinamide, Vitamin B3 | Function: Anti-acne, Soothing, Skin brightening, Cell-signaling ingredient

Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, is a potent skincare ingredient renowned for its wide-ranging benefits.

It helps to strengthen the skin's barrier function, improve skin texture, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It's also effective in managing acne and reducing redness and inflammation.

Furthermore, it inhibits melanin production, thereby assisting in fading hyperpigmentation and evening out skin tone. Safe for almost all skin types, niacinamide is a versatile ingredient found in various skincare products.