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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Vitamin C Serum versus Kate Somerville Dermalquench Wrinkle Warrior Advanced Hydrating + Plumping Treatment .

Published on November 10, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones

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Serum American Brand United States
Facial Treatment American Brand United States

Serum

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

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

Price

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Starts at $59.00

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 (2)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

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

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

PHA
Hyaluronic Acid (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

Kate Somerville Dermalquench Wrinkle Warrior Advanced Hydrating + Plumping Treatment contains this as ingredient number 5.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

Kate Somerville Dermalquench Wrinkle Warrior Advanced Hydrating + Plumping Treatment contains this as ingredient number 24.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Polysilicone-11.

Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.

Kate Somerville Dermalquench Wrinkle Warrior Advanced Hydrating + Plumping Treatment contains this as ingredient number 27.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.

Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.

Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.

In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.

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Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.

Kate Somerville Dermalquench Wrinkle Warrior Advanced Hydrating + Plumping Treatment contains this as ingredient number 18.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a form of hyaluronic acid. It is created by the hydrolysis of hyaluronic acid with a high molecular weight. Once created, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid has a low molecular weight.

Low molecular weight HA has been shown to hydrate and increase elasticity of the skin. Increasing elasticity is also associated with reduction of wrinkle depth.

One study found topical low molecular weight hyaluronic acid may be considered for the treatment of rosacea in the adult population. However, we always recommend speaking with a professional about your skin concerns.

Hyaluronic acids are a humectant. This means they draw moisture from the air. Hyaluronic acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.

Read more about other common forms of hyaluronic acid:

Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.

Kate Somerville Dermalquench Wrinkle Warrior Advanced Hydrating + Plumping Treatment contains this as ingredient number 15.

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What it does:

We don't have a description for Isobutane.

Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.

Kate Somerville Dermalquench Wrinkle Warrior Advanced Hydrating + Plumping Treatment contains this as ingredient number 2.

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

33% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet
29% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
29% have no rating yet

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