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Kiehl's vs Allies of Skin

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Kiehl's and Allies of Skin are respected skincare names that offer thoughtful moisturizers, serums, toners, eye products, and more. Kiehl's is known for trusted ingredients like glycerin and squalane, whereas Allies of Skin is loved for powerhouse ingredients like niacinamide. The former suits dry skin and skin with dark spots best, while the latter suits acne-prone skin and oily acne-prone skin best. Ultimately, both differ because the first brand relies on moisture-retaining and brightening properties, while the second brand focuses on formulas that respect congestion-prone barriers.

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

Popular Kiehl's vs Allies of Skin products

People Say

Kiehl'sAllies of Skin
  • Deep hydration and moisturization Often 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”
    • “nourished and hydrated — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “more like a spray serum — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
  • Lightweight texture and absorption Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “feels like nothing — Kiehl's Better Screen UV Serum”
    • “absorbs instantly without residue — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream”
    • “Absorbs quickly — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
    • “sinks easily into damp skin — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
  • Skin barrier and texture improvement Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “leaves skin feeling silky — Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate”
    • “skin feels smoother — Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum”
    • “Woke up looking well-rested — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
    • “Pores appear to be tighter — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
  • Gentle and non-irritating formula Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “experienced zero irritation — Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum”
    • “fragrance-free — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
    • “Best retinol for sensitive skin — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
    • “feels super soothing, doesn't trigger redness — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
  • Fades dark spots and brightens Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “scars visibly lightened after I started using this — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “Gives me a nice youthful glow — Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment”
    • “brightens the undereye — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “Acne marks are gone — Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution”
  • Visible plumping Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “more like a spray serum — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
    • “Skin feels hydrated — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
    • “Skin looks noticeably more plump — Kiehl's Hydro-Plumping Serum Concentrate”
  • High price point 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”
    • “Pricey — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
  • Ineffective or slow results Rarely NotedSometimes 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”
    • “still not impressed with the results — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
  • Burning, stinging, and irritation Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “burned my face immediately — Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque”
    • “stings my face and feels like burning — Kiehl's Super Multi-Corrective Cream”
    • “left my face bright red — Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque”
    • “Slightly irritating... when I first started — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
  • Packaging and design issues Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “dipping fingers is unsanitary — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
    • “Dropper doesn't reach bottom — Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution”
    • “pump head is fixed — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”

Kiehl's vs Allies of Skin routines for dry skin

Buy Allies of Skin routine · SAR 1,741.33 · 94% fitBuy Kiehl's routine · SAR 2,309.98 · 84% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Kiehl's vs Allies of Skin routines for oily skin

Buy Allies of Skin routine · SAR 1,789.32 · 94% fitBuy Kiehl's routine · SAR 2,172.23 · 80% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Kiehl's vs Allies of Skin routines for combination skin

Buy Allies of Skin routine · SAR 1,776.13 · 94% fitBuy Kiehl's routine · SAR 2,149.18 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Kiehl's or Allies of Skin: which is better?

Allies of Skin is rated better overall than Kiehl's, offering superior routine fit across all skin types on this page. Allies of Skin also does better at fading dark spots and brightening, while Kiehl's is noted for lighter textures and absorption.

What is the difference between Kiehl's and Allies of Skin?

Allies of Skin is rated Superior for dry skin compared to Kiehl's, which has a High routine fit. The products on this page for Allies of Skin are entirely fragrance-free, whereas two Kiehl's products contain fragrance. Niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Kiehl's or Allies of Skin for dry skin?

Allies of Skin fits dry skin better with a Superior routine fit, whereas Kiehl's achieves a High routine fit for this skin type.

Kiehl's or Allies of Skin: which moisturizer is better?

Allies of Skin is superior for moisturizers because its Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist fits dry skin at a Superior level, while Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream fits dry skin at an Average level.

Which is more affordable, Kiehl's or Allies of Skin?

Both Kiehl's and Allies of Skin share a high price point as a common drawback noted by reviewers, so neither stands out as the more affordable option.

Between Kiehl's and Allies of Skin, which brand is better for fading dark spots and brightening?

Allies of Skin is better for fading dark spots and brightening, as review themes show it does better in this area. Niacinamide is a key ingredient across the products on this page for reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppressing melanosome transfer.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Which brand has more fragrance-free options, Kiehl's or Allies of Skin?

Allies of Skin has more fragrance-free options because every product on its page lists no fragrance, whereas 26 of 28 products on the Kiehl's page list no fragrance.

How do the morning routines for dry skin compare between Kiehl's and Allies of Skin?

For dry skin morning routines, Kiehl's features a four-step regimen including a cleanser, hydrating toner, moisturizer, and SPF, whereas Allies of Skin uses a simpler three-step routine with a cleanser, moisturizer mist, and SPF.

Kiehl's or Allies of Skin for oily skin?

Allies of Skin achieves a Superior routine fit for oily skin, whereas Kiehl's achieves a High routine fit. Reviewers mention that Allies of Skin provides gentle and effective moisturizers as well as calming, hydrating, and plumping serums, while the products on this page for Kiehl's feature lightweight, non-greasy moisturizers and gentle serums.

Kiehl's or Allies of Skin for sensitive skin?

Allies of Skin is a Superior fit for sensitive skin, while Kiehl's has a High fit for this skin type. Allies of Skin offers fragrance-free products on this page, which helps reduce the likelihood of irritation.

Kiehl's or Allies of Skin for acne-prone skin?

Allies of Skin is superior for acne-prone skin, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Kiehl's Average fit. The products on this page for Allies of Skin are fragrance-free and feature key ingredients like niacinamide, which may help reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

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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