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Torriden vs Kiehl's

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Torriden and Kiehl's are two distinct skincare brands founded in South Korea and the United States, respectively, offering nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, and soothing toners. The Korean brand relies on hyaluronic acid, panthenol, and allantoin to best suit acne-prone and dry skin, while the American brand relies on glycerin and squalane to best suit mature and sensitive skin. These formulations differ as both brands address specific concerns through distinct ingredient profiles and heritage lengths, with the first establishing its presence in 2015 and the second operating since 1851.

Torriden is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2015 and owned by Torriden Co., Ltd..

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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 Torriden and Kiehl's products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Torriden vs Kiehl's products

People Say

TorridenKiehl's
  • Deep hydration and moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Plumps skin — Torriden Dive In Serum”
    • “skin looks dewy — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Gel Mask”
    • “Game changer for winter — Torriden SOLID IN Ceramide Cream”
    • “Keeps skin moisturized for 24+ hours — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
  • Rapid and lightweight absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “3-second serum — Torriden Dive In Serum”
    • “absorbs immediately without stickiness — Torriden Dive-In Toner”
    • “feels like nothing — Kiehl's Better Screen UV Serum”
    • “absorbs instantly without residue — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream”
  • Barrier repair and gentle formulation Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “no irritation — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Eye Cream”
    • “perfect for super sensitive skin — Torriden CELLMAZING Brightening Ampoule”
    • “Suitable for sensitive skin, no irritation — Torriden Cellmazing Low Molecular Collagen Firming Cream”
    • “experienced zero irritation — Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum”
  • Soothing and calming effect Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “calming hero for irritated skin — Torriden Balanceful Cica Mask”
    • “feels super cooling — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Gel Mask”
    • “calmed down redness — Torriden Balanceful Toner Pad”
    • “feels cool on contact — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream”
  • Brightening and radiance glow Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Acne marks are gone — Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution”
    • “woke up glowing — Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate”
    • “Skin looks radiant — Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution”
    • “improves dark circles — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Eye Cream”
  • Makeup friendly and primer base Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “concealer glides on smoothly — Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado”
    • “no pilling — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
    • “no pilling — Kiehl's Better Screen UV Serum”
    • “No pilling — Torriden Dive In Serum”
  • Expensive price point Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “price is steep — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Gel Mask”
    • “bit pricey for single use — Torriden Balanceful Cica Mask”
    • “Price point is a bit steep — Torriden Cellmazing Low Molecular Collagen Firming Cream”
    • “pricy daily staple — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
  • Underwhelming or slow results Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Did absolutely nothing — Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution”
    • “Takes months to see — Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution”
    • “results were subtle — Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum”
    • “better for prevention — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Eye Cream”
  • Too light or insufficient moisture for dry skin Sometimes NotedRarely 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”
    • “Feels like water — Torriden Dive In Serum”

Torriden vs Kiehl's routines for dry skin

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Torriden vs Kiehl's routines for oily skin

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Torriden vs Kiehl's routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Torriden or Kiehl's: which is better?

Torriden is better for deep hydration, barrier repair, soothing effects, and fragrance-free formulations, whereas Kiehl's is better for brightening dark spots and makeup compatibility. For specific skin types, Lovi rates Torriden as Superior for dry, combination, sensitive, acne-prone, mature, and oily acne-prone skin, while Kiehl's routines achieve a High fit across most of those same categories.

Drug Delivery, 2017

What is the difference between Torriden and Kiehl's?

Torriden is better for deep hydration, barrier repair, soothing effects, and fragrance-free formulations, whereas Kiehl's is better for brightening and radiance glow.

Torriden or Kiehl's for dry skin?

Torriden is better for dry skin on the products on this page, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Kiehl's High fit level. Reviewers state that Torriden delivers deep hydration and soothing moisture without fragrance across its products.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

Torriden or Kiehl's: which moisturizer is better?

Torriden is better for moisturizers on this page, as Lovi rates its dry skin routine as Superior while Kiehl's is High. Reviewers also say Torriden does better for deep hydration and barrier repair, whereas Kiehl's moisturizers often draw complaints about causing breakouts and skin irritation.

Which is more affordable, Torriden or Kiehl's?

Torriden is more affordable, whereas a high price point is often noted as a drawback for Kiehl's on the products on this page.

Torriden or Kiehl's: which brand is better for brightening and fading dark spots?

Kiehl's is better for brightening and fading dark spots, as the products on this page outperform Torriden in that area. For this skin concern, Lovi rates Kiehl's routine fit as High.

Torriden or Kiehl's: which has a safer fragrance profile across its products?

Torriden offers a safer fragrance profile across the products on this page, as every item lists no fragrance in its ingredients. In contrast, Kiehl's includes fragrance in two of the products on this page.

Torriden or Kiehl's: which brand is better suited for mature skin routines?

Torriden is better suited for mature skin routines, as Lovi rates its routine fit for mature skin as Superior compared to High for Kiehl's. Additionally, the products on this page help deliver deep hydration with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and panthenol without adding fragrance.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

Torriden or Kiehl's for oily skin?

For oily skin, both Torriden and Kiehl's perform well, with Lovi rating both brands as a High fit. Kiehl's features several specialized cleansers and toners that achieve Superior fits for oily skin, whereas Torriden relies on lightweight hydrating formulations that avoid heavy residue.

Torriden or Kiehl's for sensitive skin?

Torriden is better for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to Kiehl's High. Reviewers frequently mention that Torriden's products provide soothing moisture without fragrance.

Torriden or Kiehl's for acne-prone skin?

Torriden is better suited for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to Kiehl's High. Reviewers frequently note that Torriden provides soothing moisturizers, while Kiehl's is often associated with causing breakouts and skin irritation.

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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