Kiehl's Calendula Serum Infused Water Cream vs Plum 2% Niacinamide & Rice Water Brightening Gel Moisturizer For Clear & Bright Skin

Kiehl's

Calendula Serum Infused Water Cream

Plum

2% Niacinamide & Rice Water Brightening Gel Moisturizer For Clear & Bright Skin

A face moisturizer built around Panthenol and AHA, for hydration and barrier repair.

A face moisturizer built around Niacinamide, for hydration and barrier repair.

Face moisturizer

32 ingredients

16 ingredients

Brand price

INR 3400.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 349.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid

Face oil1
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Squalane
Niacinamide1
Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.
Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Dimethicone, Glycerin, Panthenol, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Diisopropyl Sebacate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Bisabolol, Panthenol
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Bisabolol

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Ethoxydiglycol, Glycerin, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Squalane
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Squalane
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Niacinamide
Smoothing3
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Cyclopentasiloxane, Niacinamide, Squalane

Concerns

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Irritation11
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Citral, Citronellol, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil, Farnesol, Geraniol, Geranium Maculatum Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Tocopherol
May Worsen Eczema10
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Citral, Citronellol, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil, Farnesol, Geraniol, Geranium Maculatum Oil, Limonene, Linalool

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Triolein
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Squalane

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Dimethicone
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
0 / 0
Propanediol
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer
Film Forming
0-1 / —
- Silicones
Bisabolol
Skin Conditioning
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
Diisopropyl Sebacate
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Fragrance
0-1 / —

Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
Humectant
0 / —
Niacinamide
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Oryza Sativa Extract
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
- Silicones
PEG-12 Dimethicone/Ppg-20 Crosspolymer
0-1 / —
- Silicones
Triolein
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Water
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
1 / 0
- Face oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Aqua
Solvent
Water
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Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →