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Kiehl's vs Aēsop

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Kiehl's and Aēsop are two distinct skincare lines known for nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, and gentle formulations. The American brand relies on dependable ingredients like glycerin and squalane, while the other brand is driven by botanical and scientifically validated components. The former suits mature skin and sensitive skin best, whereas the latter suits balanced, combination, and sensitive skin. Ultimately, Kiehl's focuses on barrier-supporting properties with glycerin and squalane, while Aēsop works harmoniously to support overall skin health and resilience.

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

Popular Kiehl's vs Aēsop products

People Say

Kiehl'sAēsop
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Keeps skin moisturized for 24+ hours — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
    • “Feels like a drink of water — Kiehl's Hydro-Plumping Serum Concentrate”
    • “woke up with baby-soft skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Savior of my winter-fueled dry skin. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Lightweight and Non-Greasy Texture Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “feels like nothing — Kiehl's Better Screen UV Serum”
    • “works on dark skin — Kiehl's Better Screen UV Serum”
    • “absorbs instantly without residue — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream”
    • “absorbs well into the skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Gentle and Sensitive Skin Care Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “experienced zero irritation — Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum”
    • “fragrance-free — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
    • “perfect for retinol newbies — Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum”
    • “Leaves my face feeling soft after cleansing. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
  • Skin Barrier and Texture Improvement Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “leaves skin feeling silky — Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate”
    • “skin feels smoother — Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum”
    • “skin looked & felt smoother — Kiehl's Super Multi-Corrective Cream”
    • “I used to have severe flaking... but after using this product, it's disappeared. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
  • Scent and Fragrance Experience Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells divine — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Soft herbal scent that feels fresh and floral. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
    • “calming lavender smell — Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate”
  • Skin Rescue and Soothing Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “saved my skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Reduces inflammation overnight. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “my small blemishes noticeably diminished — Aēsop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum”
  • High Price and Poor Value Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “pricy daily staple — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
    • “Very expensive product — Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution”
    • “overpriced for what it does — Kiehl's Super Multi-Corrective Cream”
    • “quantity is too small — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Sticky Finish and Pilling Issues Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “leaves a tacky film — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream”
    • “rolled off my face — Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate”
    • “pills under my makeup — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream”
    • “Thick, almost honey-like, and needs a moment to melt in. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Packaging and Design Flaws Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “dipping fingers is unsanitary — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
    • “hard to spread — Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado”
    • “Dropper doesn't reach bottom — Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution”
    • “The downside is the pump. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
  • Insufficient Moisture or Ineffectiveness Often MentionedNot noted
    • “skin felt tight after an hour — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream”

Questions and answers

Kiehl's or Aēsop: which is better?

Kiehl's does better than Aēsop for lightweight textures, gentle care, and barrier improvement, whereas Aēsop wins on scent experience and skin rescue.

What is the difference between Kiehl's and Aēsop?

Kiehl's offers a much larger selection of products on this page compared to Aēsop, featuring options that achieve High or Superior Lovi fit levels for sensitive skin and mature skin. Reviewers note that Kiehl's provides better lightweight textures and barrier improvement, whereas Aēsop stands out for its luxurious and refreshing scents.

Kiehl's or Aēsop: which cleanser is better?

Kiehl's does better for cleansers on the products on this page, as it offers options like the Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash with a Superior Lovi fit for oily and oily acne-prone skin. Aēsop features only one cleanser on this page, the Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser, which has an Average Lovi fit for acne-prone skin.

Which is more affordable, Kiehl's or Aēsop?

Both brands are frequently noted for their high price points, so neither stands out as clearly more affordable on the products on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Kiehl's or Aēsop?

When it comes to breakout prevention, the products on this page for Kiehl's and Aēsop do not have direct comparative breakout data, though Kiehl's reviewers sometimes note breakouts and skin irritation.

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

Kiehl's has more products containing added fragrance, since 26 of 28 products on this page list no fragrance, whereas every Aēsop product lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which serums are rated highest for oily skin in Kiehl's product line?

Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution is rated High for oily skin in the Kiehl's product line.

What are the main skin types that Kiehl's brand-focused routines are designed to fit best?

According to the page facts, Kiehl's brand-focused routines are designed to fit mature skin, sensitive skin, and skin with dark spots best.

Kiehl's or Aēsop: which moisturizer is better?

Kiehl's features a wider variety of lightweight, non-greasy moisturizers that Lovi rates as High or Superior for multiple skin types, whereas Aēsop offers balancing formulas with luxurious scents. Reviewers note that Kiehl's provides deep hydration across an extensive range of products, while Aēsop is frequently praised for its refreshing sensory experience.

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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