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Kiehl's vs Eminence

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Kiehl's and Eminence are respected skincare lines that offer nourishing moisturizers, targeted treatments, and reliable daily essentials. Kiehl's is known for dependable moisturizers, serums, toners, and eye products incorporating glycerin and squalane, while Eminence is beloved for deeply nourishing moisturizers and pure botanical potency. The first brand suits mature skin and skin with dark spots best, whereas the second suits dry, sensitive, and combination skin types best. These lines ultimately differ in their foundational approach, as both balance science-backed hydration with distinct botanical benefits.

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?

Kiehl's and Eminence perform similarly overall, though Kiehl's is better for skin barrier and tone improvement while Eminence does better with hydration and moisture. The products on this page for both brands share a high price point.

What is the difference between Kiehl's and Eminence?

Kiehl's does better on skin barrier and tone improvement, while Eminence is rated better for hydration and moisture as well as cleansing and oil control. The products on this page from Kiehl's fit mature skin, skin with dark spots, and combination skin best.

Kiehl's or Eminence: which moisturizer is better?

When it comes to moisturizers, Eminence offers better overall hydration while Kiehl's products on this page provide an average to high fit for dry skin, though both brands share a high price point.

Which is more affordable, Kiehl's or Eminence?

When it comes to price, high price point is often mentioned for the products on this page for both Kiehl's and Eminence, making them equal in that regard.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Kiehl's or Eminence?

Both brands are equal when it comes to breakouts. Reviewers note that Kiehl's products on this page may sometimes cause breakouts and skin irritation.

Which brand has more products containing added fragrance, Kiehl's or Eminence?

Kiehl's has more products containing added fragrance, because the products on this page for Eminence list no fragrance in their ingredients while two Kiehl's products list fragrance. These are the Age Defender Moisturizer and the Facial Fuel Energizing Moisture Treatment for Men.

Which brand offers superior Lovi fit levels for dry skin in their moisturizers?

Eminence offers superior Lovi fit levels for dry skin in its Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer among the products on this page. Reviewers often note that Eminence provides hydrating and absorbent moisturizers.

Which brand performs better for skin barrier and tone improvement according to review themes?

According to the review themes on this page, Kiehl's does better for skin barrier and tone improvement. The products on this page help provide targeted care for these concerns.

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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