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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density versus Kérastase Genesis Strengthening Serum for Hair and Scalp .

Last updated on October 25, 2023. Published on November 09, 2023

Overview

What they are

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

Cool Features

They both contain AHA

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Hair Loss Canadian Brand Canada
Hair Serum French Brand France

Hair Loss

Products to help treat hair loss and thinning hair.

Hair Serum

Liquid-based hair treatment to help nourish the hair.

Price

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Buy Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density

Starts at $20.09
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Starts at $58.00

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

AHA
PHA
Peptides (2)

Benefits

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

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin E
Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating (5)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Compared

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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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The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density contains this as ingredient number 1.

Kérastase Genesis Strengthening Serum for Hair and Scalp contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and anti-aging.

Caffeine is an antioxidants, which help with the signs of aging. This is because antioxidants help fight skin-damaging free radical molecules.

While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.

Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.

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The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density contains this as ingredient number 5.

Kérastase Genesis Strengthening Serum for Hair and Scalp contains this as ingredient number 8.

3
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.

As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.

Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.

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The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density contains this as ingredient number 17.

Kérastase Genesis Strengthening Serum for Hair and Scalp contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is derived from castor oil and polyethylene glycol (PEG). It is used as a emollient and emulsifier.

As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps make the other ingredients more soluble; it is often used to solubilize fragrances. This increases spreadability and elongates shelf life in a product.

Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.

This ingredient may or may not be vegan, depending on the source.

Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions or concerns.

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The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density contains this as ingredient number 31.

Kérastase Genesis Strengthening Serum for Hair and Scalp contains this as ingredient number 4.

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

42% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
19% are disliked or very disliked
22% have no rating yet
34% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
41% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density 36 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 2 ratings

Kérastase Genesis Strengthening Serum for Hair and Scalp 29 ingredients

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