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Kiehl's vs FOREO

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Kiehl's and FOREO are skincare brands that offer thoughtful arrays of moisturizers, serums, toners, and eye products anchored by nourishing ingredients like glycerin and squalane. Kiehl's is widely loved for its formulations, which suit skin with dark spots and dry skin best through carefully formulated hydration, while FOREO suits all skin types best with tailored care for every complexion. Ultimately, the brands differ as the American brand relies on glycerin and squalane to actively support the skin, whereas the latter is beloved for blending advanced moisturizers with nourishing formulas.

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 FOREO products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Kiehl's vs FOREO products

Kiehl's vs FOREO moisturizers

Questions and answers

Kiehl's or FOREO: which is better?

Kiehl's offers a much broader range of products on this page across multiple categories compared to FOREO, which features only a single serum. Lovi rates Kiehl's as having a Superior fit for sensitive, acne-prone, and oily skin types with specific toners, while FOREO's SUPERCHARGED SERUM 2.0 achieves a High fit for dry and sensitive skin.

What is the difference between Kiehl's and FOREO?

Kiehl's is a long-established American skincare brand founded in 1851 and owned by L'Oréal S.A., offering a broad range of products with varying Lovi fit levels across multiple skin types. In contrast, FOREO is a newer brand founded in 2013 and offers just one product on this page, SUPERCHARGED SERUM 2.0, which has a High Lovi fit for dry skin, dry sensitive skin, mature skin, combination skin, sensitive skin, and acne-prone skin.

Kiehl's or FOREO: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, Kiehl's offers a wide variety of formulas tailored to different skin types, while FOREO features the SUPERCHARGED SERUM 2.0 with high ratings for dry, sensitive, and mature skin. Lovi rates Kiehl's Hydro-Plumping Serum Concentrate with a Superior fit for dry skin, whereas the products on this page help deliver deep hydration across both brands.

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Which is more affordable, Kiehl's or FOREO?

The products on this page for Kiehl's are frequently noted by reviewers for having a high price point, while pricing details for FOREO are not featured on this page. Lovi fit levels and pricing comparisons cannot be fully determined between the two brands from the available data.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Kiehl's or FOREO?

FOREO may cause fewer breakouts than Kiehl's among the products on this page, as reviewers note that Kiehl's products frequently cause breakouts and skin irritation.

How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between Kiehl's and FOREO?

Kiehl's was founded in 1851 in the United States, whereas FOREO was founded later in 2013 with its country of origin not specified.

Which Kiehl's products contain fragrance, and does FOREO include fragrance in its products?

Among the products on this page, only Age Defender Moisturizer and Facial Fuel Energizing Moisture Treatment for Men by Kiehl's list fragrance. Every product from FOREO on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are the skin types that Kiehl's fits best according to its brand-focused routines?

According to its brand-focused routines, Lovi rates Kiehl's as fitting best for skin with dark spots, dry skin, and mature skin.

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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