This Kiehl's cream is formulated to address dryness, redness, and uneven texture. Its blend of moisturizing and soothing ingredients makes it suitable for sensitive or compromised skin.
Sephora price
$30.00 - $45.00
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Sephora reviews
4.6 / 5
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Glass take
4.6 / 5 overall fit
A solid choice for dry, irritated, or red skin, focusing on barrier support and soothing ingredients.
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View SephoraWhat Sephora says
A lightweight face cream that nourishes the skin barrier and provides relief from itching and irritation.
Apply face moisturizer on clean skin day and night, and as needed.
What Glass adds
A well-formulated moisturizer that excels at calming irritation and supporting a dry or compromised skin barrier. It’s a good option when your skin needs immediate relief from redness and discomfort.
Soothing Redness
Many users found this cream significantly reduced the appearance of redness and calmed irritated skin.
Barrier Repair
Customers reported that the cream helped restore their skin's moisture barrier, leading to smoother, more comfortable skin.
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Routine Fit
Apply this cream as the last step in your skincare routine, after serums and treatments, both morning and night. It's designed to seal in hydration and protect the skin barrier.
Why it works
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What it actually does well
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Routine fit
Morning and Night
This cream is suitable for both morning and evening use. It provides continuous hydration and barrier support throughout the day and night.
Glass rating
A solid choice for dry, irritated, or red skin, focusing on barrier support and soothing ingredients.
Barrier Support
4.7 / 5
Contains ingredients like squalane, shea butter, and panthenol to help replenish and strengthen the skin's natural barrier.
Soothing Properties
4.6 / 5
Colloidal oatmeal and bisabolol work together to calm visible redness and minor irritation.
Full ingredient breakdown
Solvent
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The base for many skincare formulations.
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Hydration
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Humectant
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Attracts water to the skin, helping to keep it hydrated and soft.
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Dryness
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Emollient
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A skin-conditioning agent derived from coconut oil and glycerin that helps to replenish moisture.
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Dryness
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Emollient
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A stable, hydrogenated version of squalene, it mimics the skin's natural sebum to moisturize and soften.
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Dryness, barrier support
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Emollient
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A rich butter known for its moisturizing and skin-conditioning properties.
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Dryness
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Emollient
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A fatty alcohol that softens and smooths the skin.
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A fatty alcohol that softens and smooths the skin.
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Emollient
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A fatty acid ester that provides a smooth feel and moisturizes the skin.
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Emollient
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A lightweight emollient that provides a smooth, non-greasy feel.
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Preservative
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2.0 / 10
A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth in cosmetics.
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Can be irritating for some sensitive skin types.
Humectant
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Pro-vitamin B5, it attracts moisture and helps support skin barrier function.
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Hydration, barrier support
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Emulsifier
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An emulsifier that helps to blend oil and water components in a formula.
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Occlusive
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1.0 / 10
A silicone that forms a breathable barrier on the skin, helping to prevent moisture loss and providing a smooth feel.
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Occlusion, smoothness
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Some prefer to avoid silicones.
Emulsifier
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An emulsifier that helps to blend oil and water components in a formula.
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Emollient
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Rich in fatty acids and vitamins, it nourishes and softens the skin.
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Dryness, nourishment
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Preservative
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2.0 / 10
A preservative used to prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi.
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Can cause skin irritation in some individuals.
Emulsifier
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A fatty acid that helps to emulsify and stabilize the product, also acting as an emollient.
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Emollience, stability
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Emollient
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A fatty acid that helps to soften and smooth the skin.
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Chelating Agent
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Helps to improve the stability and performance of the product by binding to metal ions.
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Thickener
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A thickening agent used to create gel-like consistency.
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Texture
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Thickener
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A polymer used to thicken and stabilize cosmetic formulations.
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Texture
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Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
Vitamin E, an antioxidant that helps protect the skin from environmental damage.
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Soothing Agent
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Derived from chamomile, it helps to calm and soothe the skin, reducing redness and irritation.
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Redness, irritation
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Skin Conditioning Agent
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1.0 / 10
A salt of gluconic acid, it can have soothing and skin-conditioning properties.
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Emollient
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A plant-derived oil that moisturizes and conditions the skin.
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Dryness
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Antioxidant
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A synthetic antioxidant that helps protect the formula from degradation.
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Thickener
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A polysaccharide used as a thickening and stabilizing agent.
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Texture
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Preservative Booster
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1.0 / 10
A preservative enhancer that also has emollient properties.
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Product stability, skin conditioning
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Skin Conditioning Agent
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A naturally occurring compound that can help improve the appearance of skin.
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Skin conditioning
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pH Adjuster
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Used to adjust the pH of the product to ensure optimal performance and stability.
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Formula balance
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Emulsifier
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A fatty acid that can act as an emulsifier and emollient.
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Emollience, stability
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pH Adjuster
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Used to adjust the pH of the product.
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Emollient
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Rich in linoleic acid, it helps to moisturize and support the skin barrier.
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Dryness, barrier support
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Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
Contains antioxidants that can help protect the skin.
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Antioxidant protection
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FAQ
Yes, it's formulated with soothing ingredients like colloidal oatmeal and bisabolol and is fragrance-free, making it a good option for many sensitive skin types, especially those experiencing dryness or redness.
While it's designed for dry and normal skin, if your oily skin is also experiencing irritation or dryness, it could be beneficial. However, if oil control is your primary concern, you might find it too rich.
Its main benefits are providing intense moisture, soothing redness and irritation, and supporting the skin's natural barrier function.
