Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Kiehl's Precision Lifting & Pore-Tightening Concentrate versus Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Vitamin C Serum .
Published on February 01, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
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 parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Kiehl's Precision Lifting & Pore-Tightening Concentrate 34 ingredients
Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Vitamin C Serum 21 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Kiehl's Precision Lifting & Pore-Tightening Concentrate 34 ingredients
Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Vitamin C Serum 21 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Kiehl's Precision Lifting & Pore-Tightening Concentrate 34 ingredients
Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Vitamin C Serum 21 ingredients
Water • Butylene Glycol • Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane • Methyl Gluceth-20 • Peg-20 • Squalane • Dimethicone • Alcohol Denat. • Octyldodecanol • Cyclohexasiloxane • Lauroyl Lysine • Carbomer • Phenoxyethanol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Pentylene Glycol • Caprylyl Glycol • Polysilicone-11 • Yeast Extract • Xanthan Gum • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Pvp • Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil • Adenosine • Capryloyl Salicylic Acid • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Hydroxide • Serum Protein • Citronellol • Geraniol • Pelargonium Roseum Leaf Oil • Linalool • Citral • Limonene
Propylene Glycol • Dimethicone • Glycerin • Ascorbic Acid • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Cyclohexasiloxane • Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid • Lauroyl Lysine • Acrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate/Vinylidene Chloride Copolymer • Polysilicone-11 • Adenosine • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Limonene • Isobutane • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Citrus Limon Peel Oil • Citral • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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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 Precision Lifting & Pore-Tightening Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 7.
Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
Cyclohexasiloxane is a type of silicone more commonly known as D6. It is an emollient and solvent.
Cyclohexasiloxane is used to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. When applied to the skin, Cyclohexasiloxane evaporates and leaves behind a silky feel.
As an emollient, it can help the skin feel soft and hydrated. It is also used to reduce frizz in hair products.
Learn more about CyclohexasiloxaneKiehl's Precision Lifting & Pore-Tightening Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 10.
Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.
This ingredient comes from a fatty acid (lauric acid) and amino acid (lysine). It is used to add a silky feel to cosmetics.
According to a manufacturer, its fatty acid base leaves a silky feeling on the skin. It also has emollient properties because of this. Emollients help soften skin by preventing water from evaporating.
Lauroyl lysine is barely soluble in water.
Learn more about Lauroyl LysineKiehl's Precision Lifting & Pore-Tightening Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 11.
Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.
We don't have a description for Polysilicone-11.
Kiehl's Precision Lifting & Pore-Tightening Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 18.
Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.
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.
Learn more about AdenosineKiehl's Precision Lifting & Pore-Tightening Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 24.
Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.
Citral is a fragrance and used to add a lemon-like scent to products. It is both naturally found in plants and created synthetically. In plants, it is commonly occurring in lemon myrtle, lemongrass, lemon tea-tree, lemon verbena, and other citruses.
The EU mandates Citral be listed separately as a fragrance. It is a known allergen and may cause contact dermatitis. Citral can also used as a masking ingredient.
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.
The term 'citral' is a collective term for two geometric isomers: geranial/Citral A and neral/Citral B.
Learn more about CitralKiehl's Precision Lifting & Pore-Tightening Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 33.
Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
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.
Learn more about LimoneneKiehl's Precision Lifting & Pore-Tightening Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 34.
Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Vitamin C Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.
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Kiehl's Precision Lifting & Pore-Tightening Concentrate 34 ingredients
Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Vitamin C Serum 21 ingredients
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Kiehl's Precision Lifting & Pore-Tightening Concentrate 34 ingredients
Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Vitamin C Serum 21 ingredients
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