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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Kiehl's Hydro-Plumping Re-Texturizing Serum Concentrate versus Catrice Hydro Plumping Serum .

Published on March 01, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both serums. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Serum American Brand United States
Serum German Brand Germany

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying (3)
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (4)

Benefits

Reduces Irritation

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Kiehl's Hydro-Plumping Re-Texturizing Serum Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 1.

Catrice Hydro Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Kiehl's Hydro-Plumping Re-Texturizing Serum Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 8.

Catrice Hydro Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Kiehl's Hydro-Plumping Re-Texturizing Serum Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 12.

Catrice Hydro Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

4
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

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Kiehl's Hydro-Plumping Re-Texturizing Serum Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 20.

Catrice Hydro Plumping Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

17% are loved or liked
2% have mixed ratings
61% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet
30% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
70% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Kiehl's Hydro-Plumping Re-Texturizing Serum Concentrate 46 ingredients

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Catrice Hydro Plumping Serum 10 ingredients

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lexander

2 years ago · Oily Skin
Review

My skin LOVES this product! Overall, it made my skin texture way healthier. But most importantly, I have sensitive spots on my cheeks and around my...

My skin LOVES this product! Overall, it made my skin texture way healthier. But most importantly, I have sensitive spots on my cheeks and around my nostrils that were kind of always there, but this serum just ... healed that up so well. No longer red or itchy, just healthy.

Only reason I swapped is because I wanted to find something that's more effective against acne (this product does somewhat reduce it), but I'm definitely coming back to this.

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