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Kiehl's vs FOREO

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

Kiehl's and FOREO are renowned skincare companies offering distinct approaches to daily wellness. Kiehl's is an American brand founded in 1851 and owned by L'Oréal S.A. since 2000, cherished for its thoughtful array of moisturizers, serums, toners, eye products, and more, anchored by nourishing ingredients like glycerin and squalane. The brand suits skin with dark spots and mature skin best, offering targeted relief with standout choices like the Calendula Herbal-Extract Toner for acne-prone skin, the Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash for skin with dark spots, and the Ultra Facial Toner for mature skin, through which glycerin significantly increases hydration and restores epidermal barrier function, while squalane counteracts oxidative stress and stimulates fibroblast migration. Meanwhile, the second brand is beloved for blending advanced moisturizers with nourishing formulas, suiting all skin types best and offering tailored care for every complexion with standout products like the SUPERCHARGED SERUM 2.0 for acne-prone skin, while users consistently appreciate how both elevate their daily routines with thoughtful design.

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

Popular Kiehl's vs FOREO products

Kiehl's vs FOREO moisturizers

Questions and answers

Kiehl's or FOREO: which is better?

Kiehl's offers a much wider variety of skincare products on this page compared to FOREO, with options that Lovi rates as Superior or High for several skin types. Reviewers often mention that Kiehl's provides deep hydration and lightweight moisturizers, though some note a high price point.

What is the difference between Kiehl's and FOREO?

Kiehl's offers a wide range of cleansers, toners, serums, and moisturizers that Lovi rates best for skin with dark spots, mature skin, and combination skin, while FOREO features a single moisturizer on this page. Kiehl's products on this page often help provide deep hydration and improve skin texture, though some reviewers note a high price point and occasional skin irritation.

Kiehl's or FOREO: which moisturizer is better?

Kiehl's offers a wide variety of lightweight, non-greasy moisturizers with varying fit levels across skin types, such as the Hydro-Plumping Serum Concentrate which Lovi rates as Superior for dry skin. In contrast, FOREO features the SUPERCHARGED SERUM 2.0 moisturizer, which Lovi rates as High for dry skin.

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Which is more affordable, Kiehl's or FOREO?

The products on this page from Kiehl's are often noted by reviewers for having a high price point. The provided page facts do not contain pricing information for FOREO.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Kiehl's or FOREO?

FOREO's SUPERCHARGED SERUM 2.0 has a High Lovi fit for acne-prone skin, whereas Kiehl's products on this page have mixed ratings, with reviewers sometimes noting breakouts and skin irritation from the brand.

How do the founding years and company ownership compare between Kiehl's and FOREO?

Kiehl's was founded in the United States in 1851 and has been owned by L'Oréal S.A. since 2000, whereas FOREO was founded in 2013 and is independently owned by FOREO.

Which products from Kiehl's and FOREO are best suited for dry skin and dry sensitive skin?

For dry skin and dry sensitive skin, Lovi rates Kiehl's Hydro-Plumping Serum Concentrate as a Superior fit, while the products on this page also include FOREO's SUPERCHARGED SERUM 2.0 at a High fit level.

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How does the fragrance content differ across the products offered by Kiehl's and FOREO?

Kiehl's includes fragrance in two of the products on this page, while FOREO lists no fragrance in any of its products.

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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