10.0
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Maximum hydration. Kiehl's Micro-Blur Skin Perfector has the highest possible moisturizing rating of 10 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? This is one of the most moisturizing products on the market. It is an extremely potent moisturizer, with maximum Occlusivity and Humectancy.
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
- OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
40 | Dimethicone | Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
22 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
11 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
6 | Dimethicone Crosspolymer | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
4 | Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
3 | Isononyl Isononanoate | Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
2 | Alcohol Denat. | Botanical, Synthetic | Antimicrobial,Astringent,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1.5 | Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
1 | Butylene Glycol | Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
0.3 | Boron Nitride | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
0.3 | Silica Silylate | Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
Ingredients explained
The most common silicone in skincare. It forms a silky, smooth film on the skin’s surface and can help to prevent water loss. It also aids in wound healing and can treat and soften scars. Dimethicone is considered to be very safe for use.
The most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Score
11
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Denaturant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic, Animal
The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective. Glycerin also has soothing and anti-irritant properties and is considered to be very safe for use.
Score
6
Function
Dispersing, Emulsion stabilizing, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Synthetic
A group of ingredients that are typically added to skincare products to adjust the formula. Dimethicone Crosspolymers stabilize a formula, regulate its thickness and consistency and give the product a velvety feel.
Score
4
Function
Bulking, Film-forming, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Synthetic
A synthetic ingredient that is used for bulking, film-forming, and controlling viscosity. It can absorb large amounts of water and oil and creates a network for other ingredients to live in.