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Kiehl's vs BYOMA

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Kiehl's and BYOMA are two distinct skincare lines known for nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, and soothing toners. The American brand relies on glycerin and squalane to suit mature and sensitive skin best, whereas the British brand anchors its formulations in tri-ceramide and squalane to suit dry and dry sensitive skin. Through these ingredients, both brands support barrier health, yet they differ in their foundational heritage and exact botanical and lipid profiles.

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

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BYOMA is a British skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by Bansk Group since 2025.

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

Popular Kiehl's vs BYOMA products

People Say

Kiehl'sBYOMA
  • Deep Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels so hydrated — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “feels refreshing on the skin — BYOMA Balancing Face Mist”
    • “leaves my skin feeling soft and hydrated — BYOMA Milky Moisture Cleanser”
    • “Keeps skin moisturized for 24+ hours — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
  • Lightweight and Fast-Absorbing Texture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “feels like nothing — Kiehl's Better Screen UV Serum”
    • “absorbs instantly without residue — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream”
    • “Absorbs instantly — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “sinks in quickly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
  • Gentle and Sensitive Skin Friendly Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “doesn't strip skin — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
    • “no irritation at all — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
    • “great for sensitive skin — BYOMA Balancing Face Mist”
    • “experienced zero irritation — Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum”
  • Skin Barrier Support and Improvement Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “helped heal my barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “healed my skin barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “calmed my redness — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
    • “reduces tightness — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
  • Beginner-Friendly and Texture Improvements Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Keeps my face soft and not oily — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
    • “skin was soft the next morning — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
    • “smoother complexion — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “perfect for retinol newbies — Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum”
  • Affordable Price and Great Value Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “budget-friendly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “Budget-friendly skincare — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
    • “great value for money — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
  • High Price and Value Concerns Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “pricy daily staple — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
  • Packaging and Dispenser Design Flaws Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “dipping fingers is unsanitary — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
    • “Dropper doesn't reach bottom — Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution”
    • “Opening is huge — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Breakouts and Acne Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “caused cystic acne — Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate”
    • “cystic acne for some — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
    • “caused cystic acne — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “caused cystic acne — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
  • Insufficient Hydration or Dryness Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “skin felt tight after an hour — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream”
    • “some extremely dry skin types need a thicker balm or oil on top — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
    • “Not moisturizing enough — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”

Kiehl's vs BYOMA routines for dry skin

Buy BYOMA routine · CA$67.99 · 94% fitBuy Kiehl's routine · CA$413.99 · 80% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Kiehl's vs BYOMA routines for oily skin

Buy BYOMA routine · CA$160.45 · 86% fitBuy Kiehl's routine · CA$370.40 · 80% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Kiehl's vs BYOMA routines for combination skin

Buy BYOMA routine · CA$100.46 · 87% fitBuy Kiehl's routine · CA$373.49 · 79% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Kiehl's or BYOMA: which is better?

BYOMA is often considered better than Kiehl's because reviewers note it delivers deeper hydration, better skin barrier support, and a gentler experience for sensitive skin at a more affordable price. For routine fit, Lovi rates BYOMA as Superior for dry skin, sensitive skin, and dry sensitive skin, compared to High for Kiehl's.

What is the difference between Kiehl's and BYOMA?

BYOMA generally offers better skin barrier support and deep hydration at a more affordable price, while Kiehl's is often noted for its high price point and concerns regarding breakouts. For dry sensitive skin, Lovi rates BYOMA as Superior and Kiehl's as High.

Kiehl's or BYOMA for dry skin?

BYOMA is a better choice for dry skin, offering a Superior routine fit compared to Kiehl's High fit on this page. Reviewers frequently mention that BYOMA provides deep hydration and strengthens the skin barrier.

Kiehl's or BYOMA: which cleanser is better?

BYOMA and Kiehl's both offer cleansers with strong ratings, but BYOMA is better suited for dry sensitive and sensitive skin where its products achieve Superior fits. BYOMA cleansers help support the skin barrier with ingredients like ceramides, while Kiehl's cleansers feature options like the Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash that achieves a Superior fit for oily skin.

Which is more affordable, Kiehl's or BYOMA?

BYOMA is more affordable, as reviewers on the products on this page frequently note a high price point for Kiehl's and highlight BYOMA for affordable price and great value.

Which brand has better packaging and dispenser design, Kiehl's or BYOMA?

BYOMA does better on packaging and dispenser design, as review themes note that Kiehl's has packaging and dispenser design flaws.

Which brand offers better deep hydration and moisture, Kiehl's or BYOMA?

BYOMA offers better deep hydration and moisture on this page, standing out for barrier-supporting ingredients like its tri-ceramide complex that helps keep skin hydrated. For dry skin, Lovi rates BYOMA as Superior compared to Kiehl's High.

Which brand is better for skin barrier support, Kiehl's or BYOMA?

BYOMA does better for skin barrier support, as the products on this page help strengthen the skin barrier with ceramide-focused formulas. Lovi rates BYOMA as Superior for dry sensitive skin, whereas Kiehl's is High.

Kiehl's or BYOMA for oily skin?

Both Kiehl's and BYOMA are a High fit for oily skin. The products on this page help provide lightweight hydration and balance for oil-prone complexions.

Kiehl's or BYOMA: which moisturizer is better?

BYOMA offers better moisturizers because Lovi rates its routines for dry skin and dry sensitive skin as Superior compared to the High fit level for Kiehl's. BYOMA also focuses on barrier support with ceramides, which helps lock in deep hydration.

Kiehl's or BYOMA for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, BYOMA is the better choice because Lovi rates its routine fit as High compared to Kiehl's Average. Reviewers for BYOMA note its gentle, barrier-strengthening products help reduce breakouts.

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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