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Kate Somerville DeliKate Soothing Cleanser scores 8.2/9.8 vs Kiehl's Since 1851 Ultra Facial Barrier-Hydrating Cleanser at 6.3/9.8. Kate Somerville DeliKate Soothing Cleanser wins for hydration.
Kate Somerville DeliKate Soothing Cleanser takes this one, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: June 2026
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4 in common
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Where Kate Somerville DeliKate Soothing Cleanser really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 9.1 compared to Kiehl's Since 1851 Ultra Facial Barrier-Hydrating Cleanser's 4.8. With Glycerin, Propanediol, and Xylitylglucoside in its top ingredients, Kate Somerville DeliKate Soothing Cleanser delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.
Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. Kate Somerville DeliKate Soothing Cleanser scores 5.7 here versus 2.0 for Kiehl's Since 1851 Ultra Facial Barrier-Hydrating Cleanser. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Kate Somerville DeliKate Soothing Cleanser brings Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, and Ceramide Eop as actives, giving it an edge in targeted skincare benefits.
Kate Somerville DeliKate Soothing Cleanser is better if you have
Kiehl's Since 1851 Ultra Facial Barrier-Hydrating Cleanser is better if you have
Kiehl's Since 1851 Ultra Facial Barrier-Hydrating Cleanser comes in at mid-range pricing with a 6.3 score, which is reasonable for what you get.
Kate Somerville DeliKate Soothing Cleanser wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.
Based on ingredient analysis, Kate Somerville DeliKate Soothing Cleanser scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.
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