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Kiehl's vs Blue Lizard

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

Kiehl's and Blue Lizard are respected skincare brands known for distinctly different formulations and purposes. Kiehl's is beloved for thoughtful moisturizers, serums, toners, eye products, and more that incorporate nourishing glycerin and squalane, suiting skin with dark spots and combination skin best. Conversely, Blue Lizard is widely loved for its thoughtful mineral sunscreens and reliable formulas that suit sensitive skin best. While both offer targeted options, the American brand addresses complex concerns like dark spots and aging, whereas the sunscreen specialist focuses on gentle, soothing sun protection.

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

Popular Kiehl's vs Blue Lizard products

Questions and answers

Kiehl's or Blue Lizard: which is better?

Lovi finds that Kiehl's is better for targeted concerns, as the products on this page fit skin with dark spots, combination skin, and mature skin best. Blue Lizard offers a mineral sunscreen with a Superior fit for sensitive and dry sensitive skin.

What is the difference between Kiehl's and Blue Lizard?

Kiehl's offers a wide range of skincare products on this page with varying fit levels for skin with dark spots, combination skin, and mature skin, whereas Blue Lizard features a single mineral sunscreen that Lovi rates as Superior for sensitive skin and dry sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention that Kiehl's provides deep hydration and lightweight moisturizers, though some note a high price point and potential for breakouts. Both brands feature fragrance-free options across their products on this page.

Kiehl's or Blue Lizard: which sunscreen is better?

For sun protection, Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ is rated Superior for sensitive skin and dry sensitive skin on this page, whereas Kiehl's Better Screen UV Serum has a High fit for sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, Kiehl's or Blue Lizard?

This page does not contain pricing information, so it cannot be determined whether Kiehl's or Blue Lizard is more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Kiehl's or Blue Lizard?

Blue Lizard is unlikely to cause breakouts because the products on this page are fragrance-free and mineral-based, whereas Kiehl's is frequently noted by reviewers for causing breakouts and skin irritation.

How do the fragrance options compare between Kiehl's and Blue Lizard products?

Kiehl's offers fragrance-free options for almost all the products on this page, while only a small number of items include fragrance. In comparison, Blue Lizard includes no fragrance in any of the products on this page.

Which brand offers more variety for oily and acne-prone skin based on Lovi fit levels?

Kiehl's offers more variety for oily and acne-prone skin on this page, with multiple cleansers, toners, and serums achieving high or superior Lovi fit levels for those skin types. Blue Lizard features only a single sunscreen on this page, though it attains a high fit for oily and acne-prone skin.

When was each brand founded and who are their current parent companies?

Kiehl's was founded in 1851 in the United States and has been owned by L'Oréal S.A. since 2000. Blue Lizard was founded in 1995 and has been owned by Hildred Capital Management since 2017.

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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