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Kiehl's vs SKIN&CO

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

Kiehl's and SKIN&CO are respected skincare brands offering thoughtfully crafted formulations. Kiehl's is known for its moisturizers, serums, toners, and eye products anchored by glycerin and squalane, while the other is loved for its deeply nourishing moisturizers. The American brand suits skin with dark spots and mature skin best, whereas its counterpart suits dry, normal, and combination skin. They differ primarily in their targeted concerns and key ingredient profiles.

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

Popular Kiehl's vs SKIN&CO products

Kiehl's vs SKIN&CO moisturizers

Questions and answers

Kiehl's or SKIN&CO: which is better?

Kiehl's offers a much larger selection of products across multiple skincare categories with varying fit levels for different skin types, whereas SKIN&CO only features a single product on this page. Reviewers note that Kiehl's provides deep hydration and lightweight moisturizers, though some users report breakouts and irritation.

What is the difference between Kiehl's and SKIN&CO?

Kiehl's offers a wide range of twenty-eight skincare products featuring key ingredients like glycerin, vitamin C, and squalane, while SKIN&CO features only one product on this page, the Truffle Therapy Serum. Kiehl's is owned by L'Oréal S.A., whereas SKIN&CO is independently owned.

Kiehl's or SKIN&CO: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, Kiehl's offers a much wider variety with options like the Hydro-Plumping Serum Concentrate receiving a Superior fit level for dry skin, whereas SKIN&CO features only a single moisturizer, the Truffle Therapy Serum, which achieves an Average fit across skin types.

Which is more affordable, Kiehl's or SKIN&CO?

Reviewers note that Kiehl's has a high price point, while information for SKIN&CO does not detail pricing or affordability.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Kiehl's or SKIN&CO?

Reviewers note that Kiehl's products on this page are frequently associated with breakouts and skin irritation, while SKIN&CO is represented by a single product with an average fit for acne-prone skin and no reported breakout data. Lovi rates Kiehl's breakout-prone fit as low across several moisturizers, yet high for specific cleansers and serums.

How do the founding years and corporate ownerships of Kiehl's and SKIN&CO compare?

Kiehl's was founded in 1851 in the United States and has been owned by L'Oréal S.A. since 2000, whereas SKIN&CO was founded much later in 2008 and is independently owned.

Which brand offers a wider range of products with varying Lovi fit levels for different skin types?

Kiehl's offers a much wider range of products on this page with varying Lovi fit levels for different skin types compared to SKIN&CO, which only features a single product. Reviewers note that the products on this page help deliver deep hydration and gentle care.

How does the presence of fragrance differ between the products offered by Kiehl's and SKIN&CO?

Fragrance is rarely found in the products on this page for Kiehl's, whereas the single product listed for SKIN&CO contains it. Specifically, 26 out of 28 Kiehl's products list no fragrance, while the Truffle Therapy Serum from SKIN&CO includes fragrance.

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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