Kiehl's
Ultimate Strength Hand CreamHerbivore Botanicals
BAKUCHIOL Retinol Alternative Hand CreamA hand cream built around Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A hand cream built around Bakuchiol and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
INR 1750.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 32.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol2
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Fatty alcohol3
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Benefits
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Squalane
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Persea Gratissima Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Squalane
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glucose, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair16
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Bakuchiol, Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil, Myristyl Alcohol, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
Smoothing12
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Bakuchiol, Behenyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Myristyl Alcohol, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Stearyl Alcohol
Concerns
May Trigger Acne6
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Persea Gratissima Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Steareth-20
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis14
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric/Stearic Triglyceride, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteth-20, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Stearyl Olive Esters, PEG-75 Stearate, Persea Gratissima Oil, PPG-5-CETETH-20, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Steareth-20
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris6
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Persea Gratissima Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Steareth-20
May Worsen Oily Skin4
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Persea Gratissima Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Squalane
May Trigger Acne5
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Myristyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis11
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil, Myristyl Alcohol, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Stearyl Alcohol
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris5
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Myristyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin4
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric/Stearic Triglyceride
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Hydrogenated Stearyl Olive Esters
Emulsion Stabilising
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cetearyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
0 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cetyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
2 / 2
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cetearyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii Butter →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →Cetyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetyl Alcohol →
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