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Kiehl's vs Bioderma

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Kiehl's and Bioderma are two celebrated skincare brands that offer distinct approaches to daily care. Kiehl's is an American heritage house known for nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, soothing toners, and gentle eye products featuring glycerin and squalane, which suit dry and mature skin best. Meanwhile, the French brand Bioderma is revered for its thoughtful array of moisturizers, makeup removers, serums, and cleansers formulated with glycerin, catering ideally to dry and combination skin. While both utilize hydrating ingredients to restore barrier function, they differ in their specific botanical integrations and targeted formulations for diverse skin types.

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

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Bioderma is a French skincare brand founded in 1977 and owned by Jean-Noël Thorel Foundation since 2018.

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

Popular Kiehl's vs Bioderma products

People Say

Kiehl'sBioderma
  • Gentle on sensitive skin Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “doesn't sting my eyes — Bioderma Sensibio H2O”
    • “doesn't cause any irritation — Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil”
    • “mildest face wash I've tried — Bioderma Sensibio Gel Moussant”
    • “experienced zero irritation — Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum”
  • 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”
    • “healed my dry skin — Bioderma Sébium Hydra”
    • “skin feels plump — Bioderma Atoderm Crème Ultra”
  • Lightweight and non-greasy texture Often 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”
    • “absorbs instantly — Bioderma Hydrabio Serum”
  • Excellent makeup base Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “concealer glides on smoothly — Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado”
    • “no pilling — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
    • “Foundation didn't settle into pores — Bioderma Sébium Pore Refiner”
    • “foundation sits perfectly — Bioderma Hydrabio Serum”
  • Deep cleansing and pore care Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Probably the first cleanser that actually took all of my makeup off my face!!! — Bioderma Sébium Gel moussant”
    • “melts makeup away — Bioderma Sensibio H2O”
    • “Noticeable difference in size of pores — Bioderma Sébium Pore Refiner”
    • “sucked the gunk out of my pores — Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque”
  • Improves skin barrier and texture 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”
    • “healed my skin barrier in two weeks — Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Baume”
  • High price point and poor value Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “pricier than other brands — Bioderma Sensibio Gel Moussant”
    • “finished too quickly — Bioderma Hydrabio Serum”
    • “pricey for water — Bioderma Sensibio H2O”
    • “pricy daily staple — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
  • Greasy residue and shine Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “requires a thorough follow-up — Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil”
    • “leaves a shine — Bioderma Sébium Hydra”
    • “leaves an oily film — Bioderma Sensibio AR”
    • “oil slick in summer — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
  • Dryness and lack of moisture Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “skin felt tight after an hour — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream”
    • “some extremely dry skin types need a thicker balm or oil on top — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
    • “Skin looks like sandpaper — Bioderma Sébium Pore Refiner”
  • Causes breakouts and acne Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “broke me out — Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Baume”
    • “clogged my pores — Bioderma Sensibio AR”
    • “clogged my pores — Bioderma Atoderm Crème Ultra”
    • “caused cystic acne — Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate”

Kiehl's vs Bioderma routines for dry skin

Buy Kiehl's routine · S$209.58 · 92% fitBuy Bioderma routine · S$274.28 · 90% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Kiehl's vs Bioderma routines for oily skin

Buy Kiehl's routine · S$287.99 · 90% fitBuy Bioderma routine · S$496.74 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Kiehl's vs Bioderma routines for combination skin

Buy Kiehl's routine · S$287.99 · 90% fitBuy Bioderma routine · S$371.00 · 90% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Kiehl's or Bioderma: which is better?

Kiehl's and Bioderma both offer strong options, but Kiehl's generally has more fragrance-free formulas and higher Lovi fit levels for mature skin. Bioderma tends to do better for deep cleansing and sensitive skin care according to reviewers.

What is the difference between Kiehl's and Bioderma?

Kiehl's offers more lightweight, non-greasy textures and better results for mature skin, whereas Bioderma excels in deep cleansing, pore care, and soothing sensitive skin. Kiehl's is often preferred for improving skin barrier and texture, while Bioderma is frequently noted for barrier-repairing moisturizers.

Kiehl's or Bioderma for dry skin?

Both Kiehl's and Bioderma offer routines that fit dry skin at a Superior level based on the products on this page. Kiehl's features a lightweight and non-greasy texture, while Bioderma is known for soothing and barrier-repairing moisturizers.

Kiehl's or Bioderma: which cleanser is better?

Bioderma does better for deep cleansing and pore care among the products on this page. Lovi rates Bioderma Sensibio Gel Moussant as a High fit for sensitive skin, while Kiehl's Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash is an Average fit for sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, Kiehl's or Bioderma?

Both Kiehl's and Bioderma are noted on the products on this page for having a high price point. Bioderma further has specific notes about value concerns, whereas Kiehl's reviewers often mention its high price point.

Which brand has fewer fragrance-free product options, Kiehl's or Bioderma?

Bioderma has fewer fragrance-free product options on this page, with only 9 out of 20 products listing no fragrance, compared to Kiehl's which has 26 out of 28 fragrance-free products.

Kiehl's or Bioderma for oily skin?

For oily skin, Kiehl's is the better choice on this page, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Bioderma's High fit level. Reviewers note that the products on this page provide a lightweight, non-greasy texture.

Kiehl's or Bioderma: which moisturizer is better?

Both Kiehl's and Bioderma offer great moisturizers, with Kiehl's being particularly noted on this page for lightweight, non-greasy options, while Bioderma is known for soothing, barrier-repairing formulas. Bioderma excels in deep cleansing and pore care, whereas Kiehl's provides superior benefits for improving skin barrier and texture.

Kiehl's or Bioderma for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both brands work well, but Lovi rates Kiehl's as having a Superior routine fit compared to Bioderma's High fit on this page. Kiehl's features a high percentage of fragrance-free products on the page, which may help minimize irritation.

Kiehl's or Bioderma for acne-prone skin?

Both Kiehl's and Bioderma offer products on this page that have a High fit for acne-prone skin. Lovi rates Kiehl's as Superior for oily acne-prone skin, while Bioderma is rated High for oily skin and High for acne-prone skin.

Kiehl's or Bioderma for mature skin?

For mature skin, Kiehl's is the better choice because Lovi rates its routine as Superior, compared to High for Bioderma. Topical retinol helps stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged human skin.

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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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