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6.0/ 10
6.0
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Highly moisturizing. Kiehl's Oil Eliminator 24-Hour Anti-Shine Moisturizer for Men has a moisturizing rating of 6.0 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a maximum Humectancy of 10.0 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 2.1 out of 10.
- SULFATE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
- OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
65 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
9 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
6 | Alcohol Denat. | Botanical, Synthetic | Antimicrobial,Astringent,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
4 | Dimethicone | Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
3 | Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
2.5 | PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant) |
2 | Triethanolamine | Synthetic | Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1 | Phenoxyethanol | Synthetic | Antimicrobial,Preservative |
1 | Silica | Naturally occurring | Abrasive,Formula Helper |
1 | Capryloyl Glycine | Botanical, Synthetic | Anti-acne,Anti-seborrheic,Cleansing,Preservative |
0.3 | Cetyl Dimethicone | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Honey | Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Antimicrobial,Flavor,Formula Helper |
Ingredients explained
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
9
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
Antimicrobial, Astringent, Fragrance, Antifoaming, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
Denatured alcohol is ethanol that contains additives that make it unsafe to consume. It is mainly used as a solvent and an antimicrobial agent. A major drawback to alcohol denat. is that it dries out the skin.
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.
Score
3
Function
Emulsion stabilizing, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Synthetic
An emulsion stabilizer and thickener with gelling properties. The products containing this ingredient frequently feature lightweight and refreshing aesthetics upon application to the skin.