Comparison between CeraVe Hydrating Cream To Foam Cleanser vs. Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cleanser

Find out which product is better for your skin.

60 Ingredients 30

1
Water
1
Water
2
Glycerin
2
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
3
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
3
Decyl Glucoside
4
Coco-Betaine
4
Glycerin
5
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
5
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
6
Sodium Chloride
6
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
7
PCA
7
Acrylates Copolymer
8
PPG-5-Ceteth-20
8
PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate
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Uniqueness53 out of 60
88.3%
Uniqueness23 out of 30
76.7%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
13 out of 60
22%
chemical
40 out of 60
67%
natural
11 out of 30
37%
chemical
17 out of 30
57%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 0
Glycerin#2Glycine#23Sodium PCA#30Sodium Lactate#31Sodium Hyaluronate#37
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Salicylic Acid#29Glyceryl Stearate SE#21
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 3
Salicylic Acid#29Citric Acid#49Benzoic Acid#60
Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 1
Glycerin#4Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil#26Tocopherol#28Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil#30Sodium Laureth Sulfate#2
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil#26Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil#30
Sensitive skin
Positive: 2Negative: 1
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil#26Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil#27Citric Acid#20

Detailed view

CeraVe Hydrating Cream To Foam Cleanser vs. Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cleanser
Position 1
Both products have the same component on this position.

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 2

#2Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

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#2Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
Cleansing
Sulfates
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for dry skin
Bad for dry skin
Position 3

#3Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

Origin: natural
Role: Cleansing agent, Foaming, Surfactant
Cleansing
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#3Decyl Glucoside

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Surfactant
Cleansing
EWG Rating [ 2 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Decyl glucoside is a surfactant. It provides degreasing and wetting effects. It removes dirt and sebum gently. It doesn’t irritate the skin but at the same time, it’s an effective cleanser. It’s considered to be the safest among all the other surfactants.

Position 4

#4Coco-Betaine

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Cleansing agent, Foam booster, Hair conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Cleansing
Antiseptic
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#4Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

Position 5

#5Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

Origin: natural
Role: Cleansing agent, Hair conditioning, Surfactant
Cleansing
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#5Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Cleansing agent, Foam booster, Hair conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Cleansing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a pH 4.5-5.5 liquid that is used to improve the overall efficiency of the formulation. It’s usually combined with different surfactants and is used because of its cleansing efficiency. It helps to remove sebum and dirt from the skin and hair. It also works as a foaming agent helping to make a pleasant foam.

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