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Kiehl's vs Eminence

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Kiehl's and Eminence are respected skincare labels offering thoughtful selections of moisturizers, serums, and targeted treatments. Kiehl's is anchored by nourishing ingredients like glycerin and squalane, suiting dry skin and dark spots best, while the second brand is beloved for pure botanical potency and suits dry, sensitive, and combination skin types. Ultimately, the American brand addresses specific hydration needs through science-led formulations, whereas Eminence relies on organic botanical potency to deliver gentle renewal.

Kiehl's is an American skincare brand founded in 1851 and owned by L'Oréal S.A. since 2000.

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This page compares some of the most popular Kiehl's and Eminence products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Kiehl's vs Eminence products

People Say

Kiehl'sEminence
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels baby soft — Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer”
    • “Not too thick — Eminence Arctic Berry Peptide Radiance Cream”
    • “hydrates without leaving me shiny — Eminence Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturizer”
    • “Keeps skin moisturized for 24+ hours — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “feels like nothing — Kiehl's Better Screen UV Serum”
    • “absorbs instantly without residue — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream”
    • “doesn't feel heavy — Eminence Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturizer”
    • “buttery and great — Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer”
  • Skin Barrier and Tone Improvement Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Acne marks are gone — Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution”
    • “woke up glowing — Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate”
    • “leaves skin feeling silky — Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate”
    • “Skin feels soft — Eminence Arctic Berry Peptide Radiance Cream”
  • Gentle and Sensitive Skin Care Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “experienced zero irritation — Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum”
    • “fragrance-free — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
    • “calms my irritation — Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer”
  • Cleansing and Oil Control Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “cleared up my acne — Eminence Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturizer”
    • “cooling effect — Eminence Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturizer”
    • “sucked the gunk out of my pores — Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque”
  • High Price Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “pricy daily staple — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
    • “Very expensive product — Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution”
    • “pricey but worth it — Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer”
    • “spent a lot of money — Eminence Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturizer”
  • Scent Dislikes and Chemical Smells Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells clinical — Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum”
    • “faint lab smell — Kiehl's Better Screen UV Serum”
    • “smells like hot dog water — Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate”
    • “fragrance is terrible — Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer”
  • Breakouts and Acne Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “caused cystic acne — Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate”
    • “cystic acne for some — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
    • “irritated my skin horribly — Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer”
    • “Caused pimples — Eminence Arctic Berry Peptide Radiance Cream”
  • Greasy or Heavy Feel Often MentionedNot noted
    • “skin felt tight after an hour — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream”

Kiehl's vs Eminence moisturizers

Questions and answers

Kiehl's or Eminence: which is better?

When it comes to hydration and moisture, Eminence does better, whereas Kiehl's is better for skin barrier and tone improvement. Reviewers often mention high prices for both brands, while Eminence moisturizers are noted for being hydrating and absorbent.

What is the difference between Kiehl's and Eminence?

Kiehl's does better for skin barrier and tone improvement, while Eminence provides better hydration and moisture and cleansing and oil control based on the products on this page. For scent dislikes and chemical smells, Kiehl's is noted for having more issues, whereas both brands share similar high price points, texture and absorption, gentle care, and breakouts and acne.

Kiehl's or Eminence: which moisturizer is better?

When it comes to moisturizers, Eminence performs better for hydration and soothing benefits, while Kiehl's is noted for targeting specific skin concerns like skin barrier and tone improvement. Lovi rates Kiehl's Hydro-Plumping Serum Concentrate as a Superior fit for dry skin, and Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer as a Superior fit for sensitive and dry skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Kiehl's or Eminence?

Both brands share a high price point among the products on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Kiehl's or Eminence?

Lovi rates breakouts and acne as equal between Kiehl's and Eminence, as both brands show similar tendencies. Reviewers note that Kiehl's products can sometimes cause breakouts and skin irritation.

How do the founding years and company ownership compare between Kiehl's and Eminence?

Kiehl's was founded in 1851 in the United States and has been owned by L'Oréal S.A. since 2000, whereas Eminence was founded in 1958 and is independently owned.

Which brand performs better for hydration and moisture according to reviewers?

Eminence performs better for hydration and moisture among the products on this page according to reviewers.

Do Kiehl's or Eminence products contain fragrance?

Kiehl's includes fragrance in select items like its Age Defender Moisturizer and Facial Fuel Energizing Moisture Treatment for Men, while the products on this page for Eminence list no fragrance. Shoppers may note that Eminence avoids added scents entirely.

Research behind their key ingredients

Behind this comparison

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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