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Kiehl's vs Ceradan

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

Kiehl's and Ceradan are distinguished skincare brands that offer thoughtful selections of moisturizers, serums, toners, eye products, and scientifically designed formulas featuring trusted ingredients like glycerin and squalane. While the American brand suits dry skin and skin with dark spots best due to moisture-retaining and brightening properties, the latter suits dry, irritated, and sensitive skin best due to a gentle and restorative nature. Ultimately, both brands differ in how their targeted solutions, such as the Calendula Herbal-Extract Toner and the Skin Barrier Repair Cream, work harmoniously to restore comfort and nurture the skin back to health.

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

Popular Kiehl's vs Ceradan products

Kiehl's vs Ceradan moisturizers

Questions and answers

Kiehl's or Ceradan: which is better?

Ceradan helps repair the skin barrier with its ceramide-dominant formulas, making it fit well for dry and sensitive skin. Meanwhile, Kiehl's offers a wide range of products on this page that fit dry skin, skin with dark spots, and combination skin.

What is the difference between Kiehl's and Ceradan?

Kiehl's is a larger, long-established American brand owned by L'Oréal with a wide assortment of products on this page, whereas Ceradan is a smaller brand founded in 2011 and owned by Hyphens Pharma offering focused barrier-repair options. Kiehl's best fits dry skin, skin with dark spots, and combination skin, while Ceradan features fragrance-free formulations.

Kiehl's or Ceradan: which moisturizer is better?

When it comes to moisturizers, Kiehl's offers a wide selection where Lovi rates the Hydro-Plumping Serum Concentrate at Superior for dry skin, while Ceradan provides targeted barrier creams with High fits for dry and sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, Kiehl's or Ceradan?

Ceradan products on this page are generally more affordable, whereas high price points are often noted for Kiehl's items.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Kiehl's or Ceradan?

Ceradan is unlikely to cause breakouts compared to Kiehl's, as reviewers frequently note that Kiehl's products can sometimes cause breakouts and skin irritation.

Which brand has been established longer, Kiehl's or Ceradan?

Kiehl's has been established longer, having been founded in 1851 in the United States, whereas Ceradan was founded in 2011.

Do both Kiehl's and Ceradan offer products that are entirely free of fragrance?

Yes, both Kiehl's and Ceradan offer products on this page that are entirely free of fragrance.

Which Kiehl's products specifically achieve a 'Superior' fit level for oily and acne-prone skin types?

For oily and acne-prone skin types, the products on this page by Kiehl's that achieve a Superior fit level include the Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash, Calendula Herbal-Extract Toner, Rare Earth Deep Pore Daily Cleanser, and Ultra Facial Oil-Free Cleanser.

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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