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Kiehl's vs SkinCeuticals

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Kiehl's and SkinCeuticals are two American skincare brands offering nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, soothing toners, gentle eye products, and more. The former relies on key ingredients like glycerin and squalane to suit dry skin and mature skin best, while the latter uses glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and dimethicone to suit oily acne-prone skin and acne-prone skin best. These thoughtful formulations differ as both brands address moisture loss, barrier resilience, dark spots, acne, and aging through distinct approaches.

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

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SkinCeuticals is an American skincare brand founded in 1994 and owned by L'Oréal since 2005.

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

Popular Kiehl's vs SkinCeuticals products

People Say

Kiehl'sSkinCeuticals
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “feels like nothing — Kiehl's Better Screen UV Serum”
    • “works on dark skin — Kiehl's Better Screen UV Serum”
    • “silky and non-greasy — SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Advanced Eye”
    • “absorbs quickly — SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense Serum”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly 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”
    • “Hydrated my skin beautifully. — SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2”
    • “Pure hydration in a bottle — SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel”
  • Skin Barrier and Texture Improvement Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “definitely gave me a glass skin texture — SkinCeuticals P-TOX”
    • “pores appeared less noticeable — SkinCeuticals P-Tiox”
    • “My skin is softer to the touch. — SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2”
    • “leaves skin feeling silky — Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate”
  • Gentle and Sensitive Skin Care Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “experienced zero irritation — Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum”
    • “fragrance-free — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
    • “perfect for retinol newbies — Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum”
    • “Perfect starting strength — SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3”
  • Brightening and Dark Spot Fading Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Acne marks are gone — Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution”
    • “Skin looks radiant — Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution”
    • “I really love this product, as my skin is brighter. — SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF”
    • “Really fades brown spots, perfect for men and a little goes a long way! — SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF”
  • Pore Cleansing and Oil Control Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “sucked the gunk out of my pores — Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque”
    • “keeps my oils at bay — Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque”
    • “gets rid of blackheads — SkinCeuticals LHA Cleanser Gel”
    • “reduces oil — SkinCeuticals LHA Cleanser Gel”
  • High Price Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “pricy daily staple — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
    • “Very expensive product — Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution”
    • “Too pricey for the hype — SkinCeuticals P-TOX”
  • Lack of Results Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Did absolutely nothing — Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution”
    • “Takes months to see — Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution”
    • “haven't noticed much change on the deeper lines — SkinCeuticals P-TOX”
    • “did nothing — SkinCeuticals P-Tiox”
  • Greasiness and Heavy Residue Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “feels tacky — SkinCeuticals H.A. Intensifier”
    • “sticky residue — SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel”
    • “oil slick in summer — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
  • Breakouts and Acne Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “skin went through a slight purge — SkinCeuticals P-TOX”
    • “made me break out — SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel”
    • “caused cystic acne — SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense Serum”
    • “caused cystic acne — Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate”

Kiehl's vs SkinCeuticals routines for dry skin

Buy Kiehl's routine · S$209.58 · 92% fitBuy SkinCeuticals routine · S$423.80 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Kiehl's vs SkinCeuticals routines for oily skin

Buy Kiehl's routine · S$287.99 · 90% fitBuy SkinCeuticals routine · S$660.01 · 90% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Kiehl's vs SkinCeuticals routines for combination skin

Buy SkinCeuticals routine · S$522.44 · 91% fitBuy Kiehl's routine · S$287.99 · 90% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Kiehl's or SkinCeuticals: which is better?

Both Kiehl's and SkinCeuticals are strong skincare brands, with Kiehl's offering a Superior routine fit for sensitive skin while SkinCeuticals provides a Superior fit for acne-prone skin and skin with dark spots. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

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What is the difference between Kiehl's and SkinCeuticals?

Kiehl's offers a broader range with better results for sensitive skin, whereas SkinCeuticals excels particularly in acne-prone and dark spot care.

Kiehl's or SkinCeuticals for dry skin?

For dry skin, Kiehl's is the better choice because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior, whereas SkinCeuticals achieves a High fit level.

Kiehl's or SkinCeuticals: which cleanser is better?

Both Kiehl's and SkinCeuticals offer strong options for cleansing, but Kiehl's is often noted for being gentler on sensitive skin while SkinCeuticals specializes in advanced texture-improving cleansers.

Which is more affordable, Kiehl's or SkinCeuticals?

Both Kiehl's and SkinCeuticals are high-end brands, and reviewers on this page frequently mention a high price point for both.

Kiehl's or SkinCeuticals: which brand is better for sensitive skin care?

Kiehl's does better for gentle and sensitive skin care on this page, offering superior routine fit for sensitive skin compared to SkinCeuticals' high fit. For example, the products on this page include Kiehl's Cucumber Herbal Alcohol-Free Toner, which has a superior fit for sensitive skin.

Which brand performs better for skin barrier and texture improvement?

SkinCeuticals does better for skin barrier and texture improvement. Topical treatments help smooth the skin and repair the barrier function.

Kiehl's or SkinCeuticals: which brand has fewer issues with greasiness and heavy residue?

Kiehl's does better than SkinCeuticals regarding greasiness and heavy residue, as SkinCeuticals carries negative review themes for sticky or heavy texture while Kiehl's is mostly noted for lightweight, non-greasy moisturizers.

Kiehl's or SkinCeuticals for oily skin?

For oily skin, both Kiehl's and SkinCeuticals offer a Superior routine fit on the products on this page. Reviewers note that SkinCeuticals provides acne and oil-controlling serums, while Kiehl's features specialized options like the Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash and Calendula Herbal-Extract Toner.

Kiehl's or SkinCeuticals: which moisturizer is better?

Both Kiehl's and SkinCeuticals offer moisturizers with a high Lovi fit level for dry skin on the products on this page, but Kiehl's routine fit is rated Superior compared to SkinCeuticals' High. Emollients in these moisturizers may help enhance the skin barrier.

Kiehl's or SkinCeuticals for sensitive skin?

Kiehl's is a better fit for sensitive skin, offering a Superior routine compared to SkinCeuticals' High level. Reviewers indicate that Kiehl's does better with gentle and sensitive skin care.

Kiehl's or SkinCeuticals: which sunscreen is better?

Both Kiehl's and SkinCeuticals offer sunscreens with High or Superior fit levels for various skin types on the products on this page.

Kiehl's or SkinCeuticals for acne-prone skin?

SkinCeuticals is the better choice for acne-prone skin, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Kiehl's High level. The products on this page help control oil and target breakouts effectively, though SkinCeuticals is more frequently noted for potential skin irritation.

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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