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Kiehl's vs ISDIN

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Kiehl's and ISDIN are distinct skincare houses offering thoughtful arrays of moisturizers, serums, toners, eye products, and sunscreens crafted with reliable ingredients. The American brand features glycerin and squalane to suit dry skin and skin with dark spots best, whereas the Spanish brand respects delicate moisture barriers to suit sensitive skin and acne-prone skin best. Ultimately, the former increases hydration and stimulates fibroblast migration, while both help maintain a healthy, balanced, and protected complexion through their specialized formulas.

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

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ISDIN is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 1975 and owned by Puig.

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

Popular Kiehl's vs ISDIN products

People Say

Kiehl'sISDIN
  • Lightweight and Non-Greasy Texture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “ultra-light fluid product, which makes it super easy to apply — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “Lightweight formula absorbs fast — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
    • “feels like nothing — Kiehl's Better Screen UV Serum”
  • Gentle and Sensitive Skin Friendly Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Sensitive/reactive skin tolerates — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “no excessive exfoliation — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
    • “doesn't sting eyes — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “experienced zero irritation — Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum”
  • Deep and Intense Hydration Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Keeps skin moisturized for 24+ hours — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
    • “Feels like a drink of water — Kiehl's Hydro-Plumping Serum Concentrate”
    • “savior for dry patches — Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado”
    • “Improved moisture and texture — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
  • Makeup Compatibility Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “acts like a primer — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “My skin felt sooo hydrated and looks so plump and dewey. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “Great under makeup — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
    • “concealer glides on smoothly — Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado”
  • Skin Barrier and Texture Improvement Often MentionedRarely 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 looked & felt smoother — Kiehl's Super Multi-Corrective Cream”
    • “skin was much smoother — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
  • Brightening and Dark Spot Fading Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “Acne marks are gone — Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution”
    • “Skin looks radiant — Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution”
    • “faded acne scars — Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate”
    • “My hyperpigmentation has lightened and skin looks more even, even shines more. — ISDIN Flavo-C Serum”
  • High Price and Value Issues Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “pricy daily staple — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
    • “Very expensive product — Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution”
    • “very expensive — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “My only wish is that ISDIN would make this product in a bigger size bottle. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
  • Unpleasant Scent and Fragrance Issues Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells clinical — Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum”
    • “faint lab smell — Kiehl's Better Screen UV Serum”
    • “smell is overpowering — Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate”
    • “smell is overpowering — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
  • Ineffective or Slow Results Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “don't see result — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
    • “no noticeable changes yet — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
    • “Did absolutely nothing — Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution”
  • 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”
    • “this did make my eyes water water in the sun. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “mild redness or irritation — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”

Kiehl's vs ISDIN routines for dry skin

Buy ISDIN routine · SAR 1,771.26 · 92% fitBuy Kiehl's routine · SAR 2,309.98 · 84% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Kiehl's vs ISDIN routines for oily skin

Buy ISDIN routine · SAR 2,326.11 · 93% fitBuy Kiehl's routine · SAR 2,172.23 · 80% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Kiehl's vs ISDIN routines for combination skin

Buy ISDIN routine · SAR 2,312.92 · 93% fitBuy Kiehl's routine · SAR 2,149.18 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Kiehl's or ISDIN: which is better?

ISDIN is the better-rated choice on this page, offering superior routine fit across most skin types and excelling particularly in lightweight textures and sensitive skin care. Kiehl's may still appeal if you prefer its strengths in deep hydration and brightening.

What is the difference between Kiehl's and ISDIN?

Both brands offer popular skincare lines, but ISDIN provides superior routine fit levels across all skin types compared to Kiehl's. Reviewers frequently note that ISDIN excels in ultralight, makeups-friendly sunscreens, whereas Kiehl's is often praised for deep hydration and brightening dark spots.

Kiehl's or ISDIN for dry skin?

For dry skin, ISDIN offers a Superior Lovi fit level for routines, while Kiehl's provides a High fit level.

Kiehl's or ISDIN: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, both brands offer good options, but ISDIN is better suited for oily and acne-prone skin while Kiehl's is better for deep hydration. Reviewers note that the products on this page for ISDIN provide lightweight, ultralight moisturizers, whereas Kiehl's is known for rich, deep hydration.

Which is more affordable, Kiehl's or ISDIN?

Both Kiehl's and ISDIN are noted by reviewers for having a high price point.

Between Kiehl's and ISDIN, which brand offers better options for brightening and fading dark spots?

Kiehl's offers better options for brightening and fading dark spots, as the products on this page show stronger results and review themes favor Kiehl's for this benefit.

How do the fragrance profiles of Kiehl's and ISDIN products compare based on how many products list no fragrance?

Kiehl's has significantly more fragrance-free options, with 26 out of 28 products on this page listing no fragrance. In contrast, only 3 of the 8 ISDIN products on this page list no fragrance.

Which brand performs better for skin barrier and texture improvement according to review themes?

Kiehl's performs better for skin barrier and texture improvement among the products on this page.

Kiehl's or ISDIN for oily skin?

Both Kiehl's and ISDIN fit oily skin well, with Lovi rating Kiehl's as High and ISDIN as Superior for this skin type. Reviewers frequently note ISDIN for ultralight sunscreens and lightweight moisturizers, while Kiehl's products on this page often feature key ingredients like glycerin and vitamin C.

Kiehl's or ISDIN: which sunscreen is better?

When comparing sunscreens on the page, ISDIN products like Eryfotona Actinica and Fusion Water tend to fit sensitive, mature, and acne-prone skin better with superior or high Lovi ratings.

Kiehl's or ISDIN for sensitive skin?

Both brands offer products on this page that are a High fit for sensitive skin, but Lovi rates ISDIN as a Superior fit for a sensitive skin routine.

Kiehl's or ISDIN for acne-prone skin?

ISDIN is the better brand for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to an Average fit for Kiehl's.

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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