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Kiehl's vs Theramid

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Kiehl's and Theramid are skincare brands that offer nourishing moisturizers and targeted serums. Kiehl's is loved for its soothing toners and gentle eye products relying on glycerin and squalane, suiting mature and sensitive skin best, while the Spanish brand is cherished for its advanced moisturizers relying on meticulously engineered formulas to suit balanced, dry, combination, oily, and sensitive skin. Both deliver specialized treatments, though they differ in their founding heritage, exact ingredient compositions, and the specific standout products they provide for concerns like acne, dark spots, and aging.

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?

Both brands have their strengths, as Kiehl's is often noted for deep hydration, while Theramid is considered better for skin barrier and tone improvement and for being gentle and sensitive-skin friendly. Lovi fit levels show that Kiehl's offers products rated High or Superior for a wide variety of skin types, whereas Theramid products on this page have more limited top-tier ratings.

What is the difference between Kiehl's and Theramid?

Kiehl's provides a wide selection of products on this page that offers deep hydration, while Theramid focuses on targeted treatments with restorative moisturizers. Review themes show that Kiehl's does better in hydration and moisture, whereas Theramid does better in skin barrier and tone improvement.

Kiehl's or Theramid: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, Kiehl's offers products on this page that may provide deep hydration, while Theramid provides restorative and soothing options featuring ingredients like ceramides. Lovi rates Kiehl's Super Multi-Corrective Cream as High for dry skin and mature skin, and Theramid's Ceramide Treatment as Superior for dry sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, Kiehl's or Theramid?

Theramid is the more affordable brand, though high price point is noted as a drawback for the products on this page.

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.

Between Kiehl's and Theramid, which brand offers a better selection of fragrance-free products?

Both brands offer entirely fragrance-free options, as every product on the Theramid page and nearly all products on the Kiehl's page list no fragrance. Theramid may provide a more reliable selection for sensitive skin since review themes indicate it does better than Kiehl's at being gentle and sensitive skin friendly.

How do the founding years and corporate ownerships of Kiehl's and Theramid compare?

Kiehl's was founded in 1851 in the United States and has been owned by L'Oréal S.A. since 2000, whereas Theramid was founded more recently in 2022 in Spain and is owned by Cosnova Group since 2026.

Which brand performs better when it comes to hydration and moisture according to review themes?

When it comes to hydration and moisture, Kiehl's does better according to review themes.

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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