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Kiehl's vs Dermalogica

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Kiehl's and Dermalogica are both American skincare brands that offer thoughtful arrays of moisturizers, serums, cleansers, and more. Kiehl's features trusted ingredients like glycerin and squalane, suiting dry skin and skin with dark spots best, while Dermalogica uses powerful ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid to suit oily skin and combination skin best. The first brand differs by utilizing moisture-retaining and brightening properties to restore epidermal barrier function and counteract oxidative stress, whereas the second brand employs active formulations that balance excess oil and moisture, reduce acne lesion counts, and improve hydration.

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

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Dermalogica is an American skincare brand founded in 1986 and owned by Unilever since 2015.

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

Popular Kiehl's vs Dermalogica products

People Say

Kiehl'sDermalogica
  • Deep hydration and moisturization Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Keeps skin moisturized for 24+ hours — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
    • “Feels like a drink of water — Kiehl's Hydro-Plumping Serum Concentrate”
    • “Saved my dry skin — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “super hydrating — Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque”
  • Lightweight and non-greasy texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “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”
    • “blends seamlessly — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
  • Improves skin barrier and texture Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “leaves skin feeling silky — Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate”
    • “skin feels smoother — Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum”
    • “skin feels smooth as silk — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “Leaves a glistening glow — Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream”
  • Gentle formula for sensitive skin Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “experienced zero irritation — Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum”
    • “fragrance-free — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
    • “doesn't strip skin — Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel”
    • “helps calm and nourish my skin — Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream”
  • Brightens skin and fades dark spots Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Acne marks are gone — Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution”
    • “Skin looks radiant — Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution”
    • “immediately brighter looking — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “skin looks amazing — Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque”
  • Oil control and pore reduction Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “keeps my oils at bay — Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque”
    • “keeps my T-zone matte — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream”
    • “Brings out all the gunk — Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask”
    • “doesn't clog pores — Dermalogica Active Moist”
  • High price point Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “pricy daily staple — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
    • “Very expensive product — Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution”
    • “hefty price tag — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “Expensive for cleanser — Dermalogica Precleanse”
  • Burning, stinging, and irritation Sometimes 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”
    • “Stings eyes — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “burns immediately — Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque”
  • Unpleasant or strong scent Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells clinical — Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum”
    • “faint lab smell — Kiehl's Better Screen UV Serum”
    • “smells like hot dog water — Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate”
    • “smells like puke — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”

Kiehl's vs Dermalogica routines for dry skin

Buy Dermalogica routine · SAR 2,726.33 · 85% fitBuy Kiehl's routine · SAR 2,309.98 · 84% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Kiehl's vs Dermalogica routines for oily skin

Buy Dermalogica routine · SAR 2,796.23 · 91% fitBuy Kiehl's routine · SAR 2,172.23 · 80% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Kiehl's vs Dermalogica routines for combination skin

Buy Dermalogica routine · SAR 2,550.53 · 91% fitBuy Kiehl's routine · SAR 2,149.18 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Kiehl's or Dermalogica: which is better?

Dermalogica is better for oily and acne-prone skin, achieving a Superior routine fit, while Kiehl's and Dermalogica offer an equal level of fit for dry, sensitive, mature, and dark-spot-prone skin types.

What is the difference between Kiehl's and Dermalogica?

Dermalogica has a superior routine fit for oily, combination, and oily acne-prone skin, whereas Kiehl's and Dermalogica are equal for dry, sensitive, mature, dark spot, and dry sensitive skin.

Kiehl's or Dermalogica for dry skin?

Both Kiehl's and Dermalogica offer an equal high routine fit level for dry skin. The products on this page for both brands feature glycerin, which helps provide deep hydration.

Kiehl's or Dermalogica: which cleanser is better?

Both Kiehl's and Dermalogica offer highly rated cleansers, with Kiehl's featuring standout options like the Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash that is rated Superior for oily skin, while Dermalogica provides versatile favorites like the Special Cleansing Gel that is rated High across nearly all skin types.

Which is more affordable, Kiehl's or Dermalogica?

Both Kiehl's and Dermalogica are similar in that a high price point is noted by reviewers for the products on this page.

Between Kiehl's and Dermalogica, which brand performs better for oily acne-prone skin?

Dermalogica performs better for oily acne-prone skin, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Kiehl's High level.

How do the fragrance options and ingredients differ between Kiehl's and Dermalogica products?

Kiehl's features fragrance in two of the products on this page, whereas Dermalogica lists no fragrance in any of its products. Key ingredients across Kiehl's products include glycerin, vitamin C, squalane, shea butter, and vitamin E, while Dermalogica features hyaluronic acid, glycerin, salicylic acid, oat, vitamin E, and lactic acid.

Which brand is better suited for mature skin, Kiehl's or Dermalogica?

Both Kiehl's and Dermalogica are well suited for mature skin, matching at a High fit level across the products on this page.

Kiehl's or Dermalogica for oily skin?

Dermalogica is the better fit for oily skin, offering a Superior routine fit compared to Kiehl's High level.

Kiehl's or Dermalogica: which moisturizer is better?

Both Kiehl's and Dermalogica offer excellent moisturizers, but Dermalogica achieves a Superior Lovi routine fit for oily and combination skin, while Kiehl's fits dry skin best. The products on this page help provide deep hydration, and sodium hyaluronate helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

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Kiehl's or Dermalogica for sensitive skin?

Both Kiehl's and Dermalogica are a High fit for sensitive skin on the products on this page. Kiehl's is noted for lightweight, non-greasy moisturizers and gentle serums, while Dermalogica provides intense hydration and soothing moisturizers.

Kiehl's or Dermalogica: which sunscreen is better?

Dermalogica provides sunscreen options that fit a wider variety of skin types at a superior level than Kiehl's on this page. For example, Dermalogica's Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50 achieves a High to Superior Lovi fit level across almost all skin types, whereas Kiehl's Better Screen UV Serum is rated as Average for several skin types.

Kiehl's or Dermalogica for acne-prone skin?

Dermalogica is the better fit for acne-prone skin, with a routine fit level of High compared to Kiehl's Average. The products on this page help provide intensive hydration and soothing care for troubled skin.

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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