6
Shared Ingredients
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream vs Mary Kay Oil Free Hydrating Gel
Comparing Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream versus Mary Kay Oil Free Hydrating Gel — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
13
Unique to Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream
30
Unique to Mary Kay Oil Free Hydrating Gel
Neither product contains highly comedogenic ingredients (rating ≥ 3), making both suitable for acne-prone skin. Mary Kay Oil Free Hydrating Gel scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 6 ingredients in common. Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream has 13 unique ingredients while Mary Kay Oil Free Hydrating Gel has 30.
Skin Safety Profile
0%
Comedogenic
10 rated
94%
Safe
18 rated
29%
Irritant
17 rated
Based on 18 rated ingredient s
0%
Comedogenic
20 rated
91%
Safe
35 rated
18%
Irritant
34 rated
Based on 35 rated ingredient s
Product Benefits & Effects
✓Positive — Beneficial effects !Caution — Monitor closely
Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream Benefits
✓Has skin-brightening properties
Oil Free Hydrating Gel Benefits
✓Hydrating!May Worsen Oily Skin for some skin types!May Worsen Eczema✓Has skin-brightening properties
Ingredient Analysis Matrix
Scale 1 2 3 4 5 low → high
C = Comedogenic S = Safety risk IR = Irritancy
Shared Ingredients (6)
1
Ingredients — Unique to Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream
Alcohol Denat.CSIRIsononyl IsononanoateCSIRImperata Cylindrica Root ExtractCSIRDimethiconolCSIRCaprylyl GlycolCSIRChlorphenesinCSIRSodium HydroxideCSIRXanthan GumCSIRPseudoalteromonas Ferment ExtractCSIRTetrasodium EDTACSIRMenthoxypropanediolCSIRBiosaccharide Gum-1CSIRAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerCSIR
2
Ingredients — Unique to Mary Kay Oil Free Hydrating Gel
CyclopentasiloxaneCSIRPropylene GlycolCSIRCyclohexasiloxaneCSIRBetaineCSIRCamellia Sinensis ExtractCSIRAlgae ExtractCSIRSodium PCACSIRProlineCSIRArginineCSIRGlycineCSIRAlanineCSIRLysineCSIRGlutamic AcidCSIRSerineCSIRThreonineCSIRSorbitolCSIRButylene GlycolCSIRHydrogenated PolyisobuteneCSIRGlyceryl PolyacrylateCSIRC13-14 IsoparaffinCSIRPolyacrylamideCSIRPeg-12CSIRLaureth-7CSIRDisodium EDTACSIRBenzophenone-4CSIRTriethanolamineCSIRMethylparabenCSIRDmdm HydantoinCSIRBasic Violet 2CSIRCurry RedCSIR
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream better than Mary Kay Oil Free Hydrating Gel for sensitive skin?
By comparing Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream and Oil Free Hydrating Gel side-by-side, you can identify which product has fewer irritants and a better safety profile for sensitive skin. Check the irritancy ratings in the comparison matrix above.
Which product, Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream or Oil Free Hydrating Gel, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream and Oil Free Hydrating Gel. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream and Oil Free Hydrating Gel share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream or Oil Free Hydrating Gel.
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