CosmeticsReady: INCI & GPSR vs Kernl ‑ Ingredient Display
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 13, 2026 for CosmeticsReady, Oct 14, 2026 for Kernl.
The short answer
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $9/month for CosmeticsReady and $15/month for Kernl.
- CosmeticsReady lists 2 features Kernl’s listing doesn’t mention, including Import and export, Multi-language.
Head to head
Free
- · 7 EU languages
- · 80 fragrance allergens (2023/1545)
- · Bulk CSV import & export
- · GPSR distance-sales block
- · INCI glossary + autocomplete
- · No "Powered by" branding
Starter
- · Everything in the Free plan
- · Up to 100 products
Pro
- · Everything in the Free plan
- · Unlimited products
Free Plan
- · Tag up to 25 products
- · Up to 15 ingredients
Pro Plan
- · Priority support
- · Unlimited ingredients
- · Unlimited products
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureEU-compliant cosmetic product pages on Shopify, automatically. Ordered INCI list (CPR art. 19), the 80 fragrance allergens (Reg. EU 2023/1545) and GPSR (manufacturer, EU rep, warnings) — on the product page, in 7 EU languages, no code. Same full feature set on EVERY plan. The Free plan (10 products) includes everything: INCI, allergens, GPSR, 7 languages, bulk CSV, no branding.
Kernl lets merchants display beautiful ingredient libraries directly on product pages. Add images, descriptions, and subtitles to each ingredient, then assign them to any product in your store. When an ingredient changes, every product using it updates automatically, no manual edits needed. Ideal for beauty, skincare, food, and supplement stores that want to show customers exactly what goes into their products.
- Free plan includes EVERYTHING below — up to 10 products, no card, no trial.
- INCI + 80 fragrance allergens (2023/1545), GPSR, 7 EU languages, bulk CSV.
- Same features on every plan; paid adds products only: 100 / unlimited.
- Build ingredient libraries with images, descriptions, and subtitles
- Assign ingredients to multiple products with a few clicks
- Edit an ingredient once and all products update automatically
- Responsive, theme-friendly design works on all devices
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  CosmeticsReady |  Kernl |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Not published |
| Top store countries | Not published | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | CosmeticsReady | Kernl |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | Not published |
| App Store reviews | Not published | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | CosmeticsReady | Kernl |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $9/month(ahead) | $15/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 3 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | CosmeticsReady | Kernl |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #512 | #188(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | May 27, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | RLC | Atmosphere Studios |
FAQ
CosmeticsReady and Kernl: common questions
- Is CosmeticsReady or Kernl cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $9/month for CosmeticsReady and $15/month for Kernl. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- CosmeticsReady lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Import and export, Multi-language. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Oct 13, 2026 for CosmeticsReady, Oct 14, 2026 for Kernl; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Oct 13, 2026 for CosmeticsReady, Oct 14, 2026 for Kernl. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.