Side-by-side comparison

Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream vs Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream

Neither moisturiser relies on a targeted treatment active; both are about comfort and skin support. They share Squalane, so texture, price and the rest of the formula decide it.

1Shared hero active
Drunk Elephant
Lala Retro Whipped Cream
MoisturiserLuxuryMorning or evening
DrynessDamaged BarrierDullness

A whipped barrier cream with six African oils, ceramides and a fermented base for dry, depleted skin. Rich and replenishing without fragrance; the luxury price is the main trade-off versus simpler ceramide creams.

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Kiehl's
Ultra Facial Cream
MoisturiserPremiumMorning or evening
DrynessDamaged Barrier

A squalane + glacial glycoprotein daily cream for dry to normal skin. Rich but not greasy, very lightly fragranced. A sensible daily moisturiser that won't interfere with actives — though the price/performance ratio against CeraVe is debatable.

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The verdict

Which should you choose?

Both lean on Squalane for hydration and support. Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream adds Ceramides and Plant Oils. Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream is the better fit for dullness. On price, Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream is the less expensive option (Premium versus Luxury).

The overlap

What they share

This hero active appears in both formulas:

Squalane
The formulation

Ingredient stacks, side by side

Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream — top of the list

  • Aqua~50–80%
  • Caprylic/Capric…~5–25%
  • Glycerin~3–10%
  • Squalane~2–6%
  • Cetearyl Alcohol~1.5–4%

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream — top of the list

  • Aqua / Water~50–80%
  • Glycerin~5–25%
  • Squalane~3–10%
  • Cyclohexasilox…~2–6%
  • Bis-PEG-18 Met…~1.5–4%

● marks ingredients that appear near the top of both lists. Percentages are positional estimates from INCI order, not disclosed doses.

At a glance

The specs

Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped CreamKiehl's Ultra Facial Cream
CategoryMoisturiserMoisturiser
Price tierLuxuryPremium
Best forDryness, Damaged Barrier, DullnessDryness, Damaged Barrier
Usage notesMorning or eveningMorning or evening
Shared hero activesSqualane
Questions

Common questions

Is the Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream or the Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream better?
Neither is a treatment product, so it comes down to feel and fit. Both use Squalane; pick on price, texture and the concerns each suits.
What's the difference between the Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream and the Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream?
Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream's hero actives are Ceramides, Plant Oils and Squalane. Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream's are Squalane. They also sit in different price tiers (Luxury versus Premium).
Are the Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream and Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream dupes for each other?
They're similar in role: both rely on Squalane for support rather than a targeted active. Texture and the rest of the formula will still feel different.
Can I use the Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream and Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream together?
They both fill the moisturiser slot in a routine, so you'd normally pick one. If you like both, use one in the morning and the other at night, and patch-test when introducing anything new.
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