Kiehl's Ultra Pure High-Potency 5.0% Niacinamide Serum Versus Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Brightening & Soothing Treatment Water
Updated on June 18, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Kiehl's Ultra Pure High-Potency 5.0% Niacinamide Serum 10 ingredients
Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Brightening & Soothing Treatment Water 24 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Kiehl's Ultra Pure High-Potency 5.0% Niacinamide Serum 10 ingredients
Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Brightening & Soothing Treatment Water 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Citrate
BufferingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Linalool
Perfuming
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCitrus Aurantium Tachibana Peel Extract
HumectantPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Methyl Gluceth-20, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Citrate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30, Citric Acid, Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol, Propylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Disodium EDTA, Linalool, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77891, Citrus Aurantium Tachibana Peel Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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.
Learn more about GlycerinMethyl Gluceth-20 is a humectant. Humectants help draw moisture from the air to your skin.
It is created by combining polyethylene glycol with glucose.
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Kiehl's Ultra Pure High-Potency 5.0% Niacinamide Serum 10 ingredients
Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Brightening & Soothing Treatment Water 24 ingredients
Reviews
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Kiehl's Ultra Pure High-Potency 5.0% Niacinamide Serum 10 ingredients
This is too expensive for a 30ml. You can get a pure niacinamide serum from Good Molecules at a sustainable price. I don’t feel like it’s doing anything to my skin.
