- “I love this because often times sunscreen can be the thing that actually makes your makeup pill, but you need it, right? And so, where's the good balance in that? This is the product that I have found the best balance for because it's so thin”1:55–2:02
- “It's like a milky toner that has SPF in it”2:10–2:15
- “Super hydrating, super thin, and I love it”2:30–2:34
- Source: Best makeup of 2025 awards - Jan 4, 2026
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Better Screen UV Serum SPF 50+ Facial Sunscreen with Collagen Peptide"I love this because often times sunscreen can be the thing that actually makes your makeup pill, but you need it, right? And so, where's the good balance in that? This is the product that I have found the best balance for because it's so thin."$45
Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides and Peptide"If I wanted a retinoid, the Kiehl's microdose is enough to have an effect but it's not enough to cause any issues, so that's also a perfect beginner retinoid in general and it has ceramides to replenish your skin as it works."-
Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Correcting Serum"It's honestly a terrible formula."$62Browse More
- “Kiehl's Better Screen Sunscreen for $45 also has it, so it's nice to see a sunscreen that has a collagen preservation in mind”3:56–4:03
- Source: Top 8 peptides for your skincare routine - Feb 7, 2026
- “This is a white runny liquid that feels like an emollient skin care serum going on. Skin feels slightly tacky when first applied. It has surprisingly little white cast”18:33–18:48
- “After 20 minutes of dryback, this one still felt slightly tacky, but skin felt moisturized, not oily or greasy or sticky”
- “At the 4-hour check-in, I was already not loving it. It had started feeling drying a couple hours before”19:17–19:23
- “It had been coming off under my nails all day long. And it was getting a little bit shiny, but also felt so so very drying throughout the day that I really couldn't wait to wash my face”19:46–19:58
- “I really can't fully recommend it to people with dry skin”19:58–20:01
- “I'm going to give it three out of five for a standalone sunscreen and two out of five for how it did with makeup”20:04–20:10
- Source: I tried $500 worth of new mineral sunscreens - May 15, 2026
- “If I wanted a retinoid, the Kiehl's microdose is enough to have an effect but it's not enough to cause any issues, so that's also a perfect beginner retinoid in general and it has ceramides to replenish your skin as it works”6:12–6:21
- Source: Barrier repair, rosacea, and sensitive skin tips - Jan 17, 2023
- “This is also really good for sensitive skin because it is a micro-dosing serum”
- “If you have really sensitive, like rosacea-prone skin, I would say this is a really good one for you, but do go in with it slowly”6:28–6:33
- “I really enjoy it”
- “I have just kind of outgrown it in the retinol realm”6:42–6:47
- “If you're looking for a lightweight, not intense retinol, this is it for you. Just not for me anymore”7:03–7:09
- Source: Beauty empties: products I finished and would repurchase - Jul 23, 2026
- “The percentage with Kiehl's is not disclosed, so one can assume that it's probably on the lighter side, but if you have an inflamed skin barrier, you're prone to dry skin, etc., it's probably one that you want to look for”13:58–14:03
- Source: Sephora Sale Faves for Every Concern from a Dermatologist - Apr 4, 2026
- “It's honestly a terrible formula”8:16–8:19
- “Denatured alcohol is drying”8:50–8:52
- “It's basically a vitamin C serum”9:19–9:21
- “It's $56 and please don't purchase this product”9:39–9:40
- Source: Best & worst dark mark serums - Oct 13, 2025
Brand note
Kiehl's is the brand that shows up in creator routines as a mix of genuine staples and formulas that feel a generation old — the Ultra Facial Overnight Hydrating Face Mask with 10.5% Squalane is the clearest anchor, used as a rich moisturizer by derms for dry, barrier-stressed skin. But the line is uneven: the Better Screen UV Serum SPF 50+ starts promisingly thin and hydrating but turns drying over a full day, and some products like the Oil-Free Gel Cream and Clearly Corrective Serum get called out for denatured alcohol content.
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