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Kiehl's vs Trilogy

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

Kiehl's and Trilogy are two renowned skincare brands celebrated for their thoughtfully crafted formulas and dedicated following. The American brand is loved for its nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, soothing toners, and gentle eye products featuring glycerin and squalane, whereas the latter is deeply loved for its thoughtful moisturizers and gentle cleansers. Both brands suit dry skin best, while the first brand additionally suits mature skin and the second suits balanced and sensitive skin types as well. They differ primarily in their exact ingredient profiles, targeted concerns, and regional heritage.

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

Popular Kiehl's vs Trilogy products

People Say

Kiehl'sTrilogy
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Keeps skin moisturized — Trilogy Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream”
    • “Leaves skin thoroughly moisturised — Trilogy Line Smoothing Day Cream”
    • “Feels moisturizing — Trilogy Rosehip Cream Cleanser”
    • “Keeps skin moisturized for 24+ hours — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
  • Texture and Weight Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “feels like nothing — Kiehl's Better Screen UV Serum”
    • “works on dark skin — Kiehl's Better Screen UV Serum”
    • “Silky cream consistency — Trilogy Rosehip Cream Cleanser”
    • “Not greasy — Trilogy Line Smoothing Day Cream”
  • Skin Barrier and Tone Improvement Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Acne marks are gone — Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution”
    • “woke up glowing — Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate”
    • “Wake to a glowing complexion — Trilogy Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream”
    • “Noticeable difference — Trilogy Line Smoothing Day Cream”
  • Gentle on Skin Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Doesn't irritate my sensitive skin — Trilogy Rosehip Cream Cleanser”
    • “Nothing irritated my skin — Trilogy Line Smoothing Day Cream”
    • “experienced zero irritation — Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum”
  • High Price Point Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Price to be high relative to performance — Trilogy Rosehip Cream Cleanser”
    • “pricy daily staple — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”
  • Too Rich or Heavy Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “A little bit too thick — Trilogy Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream”
  • Greasiness and Residue Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “Does leave that kind of residue — Trilogy Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream”
    • “oil slick in summer — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream”

Questions and answers

Kiehl's or Trilogy: which is better?

Trilogy is often rated as better for being gentle on skin and for providing hydration and moisture, while Kiehl's offers a much larger variety of products on this page.

What is the difference between Kiehl's and Trilogy?

Kiehl's offers a much larger variety of products on this page compared to Trilogy, covering numerous skin types and concerns with a High or Superior Lovi fit across many categories. Reviewers note that Trilogy performs better for hydration and gentleness, whereas Kiehl's is frequently noted for causing breakouts and skin irritation.

Kiehl's or Trilogy: which cleanser is better?

Kiehl's offers a much broader selection of cleansers on this page with higher Lovi fit levels for oily and acne-prone skin types. Trilogy features only one cleanser, the Rosehip Cream Cleanser, which has a High fit for sensitive, dry, and dry sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, Kiehl's or Trilogy?

Trilogy is often noted for having a high price point.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Kiehl's or Trilogy?

Trilogy is generally gentler on the skin, whereas reviewers often note that Kiehl's causes breakouts and skin irritation.

Between Kiehl's and Trilogy, which brand offers a wider selection of products on this page?

Kiehl's offers a much wider selection, featuring twenty-eight products on this page compared to Trilogy's three. Lovi rates Kiehl's fit level as dry skin, mature skin, and oily acne-prone skin.

How does the founding year and country of origin compare between Kiehl's and Trilogy?

Kiehl's was founded in 1851 in the United States, whereas Trilogy was founded later in 2002. Trilogy's country of origin is not specified on this page.

Which brand has more fragrance-free options among their listed products?

Kiehl's has more fragrance-free options among the products on this page, with 26 out of 28 listing no fragrance compared to only 1 out of 3 for Trilogy.

Kiehl's or Trilogy: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, Trilogy is noted for better hydration, while Kiehl's offers lightweight formulas but may sometimes feel heavy or greasy. Lovi rates Kiehl's Super Multi-Corrective Cream as having a High fit for dry skin, whereas Trilogy's Line Smoothing Day Cream also offers a High fit for dry 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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