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Kiehl's vs Theramid

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Kiehl's and Theramid are distinguished skincare brands offering thoughtful moisturizers, targeted serums, and daily essentials designed to nurture diverse complexions. Kiehl's is known for anchoring its formulations in nourishing ingredients like glycerin and squalane to address dark spots and dry skin best, whereas the Spanish brand relies on meticulously engineered formulas suited for balanced, dry, combination, oily, and sensitive skin. While both excel at delivering specialized treatments with remarkable precision, the American house leans toward deeply hydrating botanical extracts, and the newer line focuses on advanced peptide and ceramide treatments.

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

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Theramid is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by Cosnova Group since 2026.

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

Popular Kiehl's vs Theramid products

People Say

Kiehl'sTheramid
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “feels like nothing — Kiehl's Better Screen UV Serum”
    • “works on dark skin — Kiehl's Better Screen UV Serum”
    • “the texture is a sophisticated, lightweight gel that absorbs almost instantly without leaving a sticky residue — Theramid Copper Peptide”
    • “Absorbs quickly — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
  • Skin Barrier and Tone Improvement Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Only thing that got my barrier under control — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
    • “Fine lines are less visible — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
    • “Instantly took out redness — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
    • “Acne marks are gone — Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Keeps skin moisturized for 24+ hours — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
    • “Feels like a drink of water — Kiehl's Hydro-Plumping Serum Concentrate”
    • “savior for dry patches — Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado”
    • “Provides long-lasting hydration — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
  • Gentle and Sensitive Skin Friendly Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Suitable for sensitive skin — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
    • “incredibly gentle... I experienced zero redness or irritation — Theramid Copper Peptide”
    • “experienced zero irritation — Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum”
  • Visible Plumping and Firmness Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “my skin feels incredibly fed and plump — Theramid Copper Peptide”
    • “Skin looks noticeably more plump — Kiehl's Hydro-Plumping Serum Concentrate”
  • High Price Point Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “pricy daily staple — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
  • Breakouts and Skin Irritation Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Gave me massive texture and bumps — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
    • “burned my face immediately — Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque”
  • Packaging Issues Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “dipping fingers is unsanitary — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
    • “Dropper doesn't reach bottom — Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution”
    • “Struggled to pump it out halfway through — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”

Questions and answers

Kiehl's or Theramid: which is better?

Kiehl's and Theramid both have strengths, as Kiehl's offers better hydration and moisture with the products on this page, while Theramid is superior for skin barrier and tone improvement. Lovi fit levels show that Kiehl's provides High to Superior fit for oily skin and toners, whereas Theramid delivers High to Superior fit for sensitive and dry skin types.

What is the difference between Kiehl's and Theramid?

Kiehl's offers a wide range of lightweight moisturizers, cleansers, and targeted serums, whereas the products on this page from Theramid are limited to specialized treatments and peptide serums. Lovi ratings indicate that Kiehl's fits dry skin and dark spots best with a Superior to High level, while Theramid achieves a Superior fit specifically for dry sensitive skin using its Ceramide Treatment.

Kiehl's or Theramid: which moisturizer is better?

Theramid is better for restorative and soothing moisturization, whereas Kiehl's is better for deep hydration with its range of products on this page. Lovi rates Theramid Ceramide Treatment as Superior for dry sensitive skin and High for dry skin, while Kiehl's offers options like Hydro-Plumping Serum Concentrate which is rated Superior for dry skin.

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Which is more affordable, Kiehl's or Theramid?

Theramid is more affordable than Kiehl's, as a high price point is noted as a negative review theme for Theramid while Kiehl's products on this page often face similar complaints.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Kiehl's or Theramid?

Theramid is unlikely to cause fewer breakouts, as review themes note that breakouts and skin irritation are a negative point more commonly associated with Theramid.

Which brand has been on the market longer, Kiehl's or Theramid?

Kiehl's has been on the market longer, having been founded in the United States in 1851, whereas Theramid was founded in Spain in 2022.

Do Kiehl's or Theramid products contain fragrance?

Most of the products on this page for Kiehl's contain no fragrance, although the Age Defender Moisturizer and the Facial Fuel Energizing Moisture Treatment for Men do list fragrance. Every product on this page for Theramid lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand offers a dedicated skincare routine for dry skin?

Kiehl's offers a dedicated skincare routine for dry skin with specific steps for the morning, evening, and weekly use. Theramid does not list any brand-focused routines on this page.

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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