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Kiehl's vs AlumierMD

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Kiehl's and AlumierMD are distinct skincare lines created to address diverse dermatological needs. The American brand is cherished for its thoughtful array of moisturizers, serums, toners, and eye products anchored by glycerin and squalane, suiting skin with dark spots and mature skin best. Meanwhile, the Canadian brand is beloved for advanced serums and scientifically backed formulas that suit sensitive, aging, and hyperpigmented skin. They primarily differ in their foundational origins, targeted key ingredients, and specific efficacy profiles.

Kiehl's is an American skincare brand founded in 1851 and owned by L'Oréal S.A. since 2000.

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AlumierMD is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by Alumier Group Holdings Limited / Alumier Labs Inc..

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This page compares some of the most popular Kiehl's and AlumierMD products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Kiehl's vs AlumierMD products

Kiehl's vs AlumierMD serums and treatments

Questions and answers

Kiehl's or AlumierMD: which is better?

Kiehl's offers a much wider variety of products on this page compared to AlumierMD, with options that achieve a Superior fit for specific skin types such as oily skin and acne-prone skin. Reviewers note that Kiehl's provides deep hydration and lightweight moisturizers, though some report a high price point.

What is the difference between Kiehl's and AlumierMD?

Kiehl's was founded in the United States in 1851 and offers a wide selection of 28 products on this page, whereas AlumierMD is a newer Canadian brand founded in 2016 with only one product listed here. The products on this page from Kiehl's fit best for skin with dark spots, mature skin, and dry skin.

Which is more affordable, Kiehl's or AlumierMD?

The products on this page for Kiehl's and AlumierMD do not have pricing information available to determine which brand is more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Kiehl's or AlumierMD?

Reviewers often mention that Kiehl's products may cause breakouts and skin irritation, whereas AlumierMD does not have notable shopper feedback regarding breakouts. Lovi rates the single AlumierMD product on this page, Bright & Clear Solution, as having a High fit for acne-prone skin, while Kiehl's features multiple products with High or Superior fits for acne-prone and oily skin types.

When were Kiehl's and AlumierMD founded and where are they from?

Kiehl's was founded in 1851 in the United States, while AlumierMD was founded in 2016 in Canada.

Do Kiehl's and AlumierMD products contain fragrance?

Most Kiehl's products on this page list no fragrance, while only two products contain it, and every AlumierMD product on this page lists no fragrance.

How many products are listed for AlumierMD compared to Kiehl's on the page?

AlumierMD has only 1 product listed on the products on this page, whereas Kiehl's features 28 different products.

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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