Verified dupe · Serum

Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate vs numbuzin No. 5 Blemish Goodbye Serum

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Original
K

Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate

Kiehl's

₩147,990

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Dupe
N

No. 5 Blemish Goodbye Serum

numbuzin

₩23,020

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82Dupe match score /100
2Shared key ingredients
8Shared in full list (21·39)
3/4Benefit coverage

As of Jul 29 · Prices reflect public listings on stores such as Coupang and may vary by store or promotion.

Why this dupe

The proof is in the ingredients, not the price

비타민C, Hyaluronic Acid and other key ingredients appear in both full ingredient lists.

In the full lists, 8 ingredients overlap.

Who it's for

Good forDrynessDullness & spots

Across the full lists, both focus on moisture, brightening and antioxidant. They don't share every ingredient, but the payoff lands in a similar place.

Neither product lists paraben and mineral oil. The numbuzin does list fragrance though, so check the label if your skin tends to react to those.

What works and what to weigh

Upsides
  • Moisture on par with the original
  • Free of paraben and mineral oil
  • About 84% cheaper
Trade-offs
  • The original adds ingredients for firmness.
82/100

Dupe match score

A blended score across key ingredients, benefit match, category and price. It reflects how recommendable the alternative is, not how identical the two products are.

2Shared key actives
3/4Benefits covered
8Shared in full list
Key ingredientsHigh
Full ingredientsLow
Benefit matchHigh
CategorySame
Watch-outsFewer
Price savingsMedium

Efficacy

The ingredients aren't identical, but both products aim at similar benefits. Each row shows which side covers it.

Moisture
Both cover it
4 contributing ingredients
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Sodium Hyaluronate
Brightening
Both cover it
4 contributing ingredients
Ascorbic Acid, Niacinamide, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
Firmness
Original only
1 contributing ingredients
Adenosine
Soothing
Dupe only
4 contributing ingredients
Centella Asiatica Extract, Panthenol, Allantoin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Both cover it
2 contributing ingredients
Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside

Key shared ingredients · 2 (1 uncommon)

The key ingredients both products share — the basis for the match.

비타민CKorea MFDS-listed
Hyaluronic AcidHydrationKorea MFDS-listedwidely used

A signature humectant that pulls in and holds water, leaving skin hydrated and smooth.

Neither list has a preservative-type marker with a known concentration cap. So we cannot tell how much of each shared ingredient these two products actually contain, and we would rather say that than guess.

Full ingredient comparison

Both full ingredient lists compared. More shared ingredients means a closer match.

Kiehl's21 ingredients
1Propylene Glycol
2디메치콘
3Glycerin
4Ascorbic Acid
5에칠헥실팔미테이트
6세틸피이지/피피지-10/1디메치콘
7디메치콘크로스폴리머
8Ascorbyl Glucoside
9사이클로헥사실록산
10하이드록시에칠피페라진에탄설포닉애씨드
11Lauroyl Lysine
12Acrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate/Vinylidene Chloride Copolymer
13Polysilicone-11
14Adenosine
15Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
16Limonene
17이소부탄
18Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil,Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil Expressed
19Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil
20Citral
21펜타에리스리틸테트라-디-t-부틸하이드록시하이드로신나메이트
numbuzin39 ingredients
1Water,Aqua
2Butylene Glycol
3Methyl Gluceth-20
4Dipropylene Glycol
5Glycerin
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
61,2-Hexanediol
7Niacinamide
8Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract
9Glycereth-26
10Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
11Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
12Allantoin
13Carbomer
14Tromethamine
15Panthenol
16Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
17Disodium EDTA
18Sodium Hyaluronate
19Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
20Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
21Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
22Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil
23Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract
24Corallina Officinalis Extract
25Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
26Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil,Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil Expressed
27Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil
28Centella Asiatica Extract
29Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
30Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
31Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
32Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
33Ascorbyl Glucoside
34Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
35Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
36Ascorbic Acid
373-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
38Limonene
39Citral
Shared key activesShared baseOne product only

Ingredients are listed by amount. Below 1%, brands may list them in any order, so ranking there means little.

Compared by full ingredient list. It does not mean concentration or texture are identical, and prices are as of the listed time.

Check before you buy

One last look before you buy: watch-outs, what each skips, and usage tips.

Watch-outs

Kiehl's

Fragrance

numbuzin

Fragrance

Fragrance, parabens, etc. that some prefer to avoid. Products within labeled limits are generally fine.

Not included

Ingredient
Kiehl's
numbuzin
Fragrance
Contains
Contains
Paraben
None
None
Silicone
Contains
None
Mineral-oil
None
None

Whether each product contains ingredients some prefer to avoid. A preference, not a safety verdict.

Before you reach for this dupe

  • It contains fragrance, so try a small area first if you are sensitive to scent.

Reactions vary from person to person. If your skin is sensitive or you have a specific condition, please consult a dermatologist.

Verified by full ingredientsMarket priceKorea MFDS-listed ingredients

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numbuzin No. 5 Blemish Goodbye Serum

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How we pick a dupe

We compare the full ingredient lists and only pair products that share core actives. Prices are checked against market listings, and ingredients with Korea MFDS usage standards are flagged on the page.

Disclaimer

This comparison is based on full-ingredient (INCI) data published under cosmetics law.

Shared ingredients mean the full-ingredient lists overlap, not that blend concentrations match; how a product feels and performs can differ by formulation and ingredient grade.

Prices are market-verified against stores such as Coupang and may differ from official store prices; discounts and temporary changes may not be reflected, so check the seller before buying.

For sensitive skin, eczema, pregnancy or other special cases, please do not decide on this analysis alone and consult a dermatologist.

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