<p><strong><em>Read more: <a href=”https://www.menshealth.com/technology-gear/a43807148/our-expertise-mens-health-product-reviews/” target=”_blank”>How Men’s Health Tests Products</a></em></strong></p><p>It’s hard for newer grooming labels to compete with that kind of pedigree. And while Kiehl’s has steadily expanded its roster of products in the past decade (think: Vitamin C serums and retinol night creams), the brand has kept its bestselling products mostly unchanged. And yeah, Kiehl’s creams are much more expensive than most skincare kits that we recommend, but the brand’s premium ingredients that deliver consistently handsome-improving results are worth the higher price tag. So if you’re looking to become a Kiehl’s guy yourself, here’s a 101 on the best Kiehls’ products I’ve tested over the past five years, as well as creams and soaps that dermatologists recommend. </p>” />
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Best Kiehl’s Facial Cleanser
Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cleanser
Best Kiehl’s Facial Cleanser
Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cleanser
Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cleanser is one of its OG products, and also happens to be one of the best ones. I’ve been using it since 2018 as my go-to face soap, and I love its smooth formula that glides over my skin easily, and wipes away grime and dirt without drying my mug out. That’s probably thanks to its gentle, hydrating ingredients like squalane and glycerin. Plus, I love how it doesn’t have a fragrance, which also makes it ideal for guys with ultra sensitive skin.
Read more: Best Face Washes for Men
| Key incredients | Glycerin, avocado oil, squalane |
|---|---|
| Suitable for | Sensitive skin, all skin types |
Best Kiehl’s Body Lotion
Kiehl’s Creme de Corps Body Lotion with Cocoa Butter
Best Kiehl’s Body Lotion
Kiehl’s Creme de Corps Body Lotion with Cocoa Butter
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Another classic, Kiehl’s Creme de Corps is a fragrance-free body lotion that absorbs quickly, and hydrates skin without feeling thick or greasy. I’ve been using this since 2017, and love that it’s lightweight-yet-still hydrating. I use it in the summer and winter, which I can’t do for most lotions I’ve tested.
It’s also a go-to lotion for Dr. Hartman. ” It’s a rich crème formula with squalene, which helps to fortify the skin barrier, keeping hydration in the skin … I’ve been using the product as needed for the last ten years.”
Read more: Best Body Lotions for Men
| Key ingredients | Cocoa butter, shea butter, squalane |
|---|---|
| Suitable for | All skin types |
Best Kiehl’s Anti-Aging Cream
Kiehl’s Age Defender Cream Moisturizer
Best Kiehl’s Anti-Aging Cream
Kiehl’s Age Defender Cream Moisturizer
Our Grooming Editor Garret Munce has consistently given top marks to Kiehl’s Age Defender line, since it has shown to improve the look of fine lines after two months of using it. Ditto with this cream moisturizer, which is loaded with salicylic acid, linseed extract, and caffeine in order to exfoliate, hydrate, and invigorate dull, tired skin.
Dr. Jeremy Brauer, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Spectrum Skin Laser, has been using this moisturizer since 2010. “It nourishes and cleanses the skin while targeting fine lines and winkles,” says Brauer, who’s based in New York City. “Its key ingredient– salicylic acid– prevents oil build up and improves complexion. The cream’s formula suits men’s oilier skin without leaving a greasy residue.”
Read more: Best Anti-Aging Products for Men
| Key incredients | Salicylic acid, linseed extract, caffeeine |
|---|---|
| Suitable for | Aging skin |
Best Kiehl’s Body Wash
Kiehl’s Bath and Shower Liquid Body Cleanser
Best Kiehl’s Body Wash
Kiehl’s Bath and Shower Liquid Body Cleanser
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Normally, I don’t use scented body washes, but the grapefruit notes in Kiehl’s tried-and-true soap is subtle and happens to smell pretty amazing. I started using this body cleanser in 2018, and I’ve been restocking it in my shower caddy ever since. I love how it offers a deep-cleaning experience that doesn’t dry out my skin. Chalk it up to its ingredients. Aloe vera soothes and calm skin, while sodium PCA helps lock in moisture.
Read more: Best Body Washes for Men
| Key ingredients | Aloe vera, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Sodium PCA |
|---|---|
| Suitable for | All skin types |
Best Moisturizer
Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream SPF 30
Best Moisturizer
Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream SPF 30
Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream is its marquee product. It’s a deep, rich formula that’s ultra hydrating (hence the name) without clogging your skin. I’ve been using it since 2019, and recently upgraded to the sunscreen version, which includes broad spectrum SPF 30. I love that it saves me a step in my summer skincare routine, and that it doesn’t leave a white cast. I take this product with wherever I go.
Michigan-based dermatologist Mariana Atanasovski, M.D. also recommends this moisturizer for men particularly because it’s non greasy and has a fresh scent while protecting against both UVA and UVB rays.
Read more: Best Moisturizers for Men
| Key ingredients | Fountain plant, Glacial glycoprotein |
|---|---|
| Suitable for | All skin types |
The beauty of Kiehl’s products is that it keeps its ingredients simple. Take its bestselling eye cream, which contains avocado oil and shea butter, two hero ingredients that deliver deep hydration. I’ve been using this eye cream since 2019, and I love that it keeps my eye area moisturized all day. Its green tint helps offset the dark circles under my eyes, too.
Read more: Best Eye Creams for Men
| Key incredients | Avocado oil, |
|---|---|
| Suitable for | All skin types |
Best Kiehl’s Serum
Kiehl’s Powerful-Strength Vitamin C Serum
Best Kiehl’s Serum
Kiehl’s Powerful-Strength Vitamin C Serum
Speaking of hero ingredients, Kiehl’s relatively new serum is packed with Vitamin C, which can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles. I used this when it first came out in 2021, and I’ve been using it every winter to help even my skin town and reduce fine lines. This is powerful stuff, so I wouldn’t recommend it on sensitive skin. Also make sure to use SPF during the day.
Read more: Best Face Serums for Men
| Key ingredient | Vitamin C |
|---|---|
| Suitable for | Normal skin |
Best Kiehl’s Aftershave
Kiehl’s Ultimate Razor Burn & Bump Relief
Best Kiehl’s Aftershave
Kiehl’s Ultimate Razor Burn & Bump Relief
We gave this aftershave a 2021 Men’s Health Grooming Award for Best Bump Treatment, and this formula still holds up today. We love its gentle exfoliating acids that help prevent ingrown hairs, without irritating our face. Plus, it’s smooth and lightweight enough to use under an everyday moisturizer.
| Key ingredients | Willow herb, Lip Hydroxy Acid, Aloe vera |
|---|---|
| Suitable for | All skin types |
Best Kiehl’s Retinol Product
Kiehl’s Fast Release Wrinkle-Reducing 0.3% Retinol Night Serum
Best Kiehl’s Retinol Product
Kiehl’s Fast Release Wrinkle-Reducing 0.3% Retinol Night Serum
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Retinol is a hero ingredient for aging skin, and Kiehl’s new retinol serum is one of the best we’ve tested, so much so that we gave it a 2023 Men’s Health Grooming Award. “While it’s not for the newbie, this potent formula is unmatched in how quickly the skin-smoothing, wrinkle-reducing effects of retinol are noticeable,” says Grooming Editor Garrett Munce. “A few drops at night are all you need for big results.”
| Key ingredients | Retinol |
|---|---|
| Suitable for | Aging skin |
Best Kiehl’s Body Scrub
Kiehl’s “Ultimate Man” Body Scrub Soap
Best Kiehl’s Body Scrub
Kiehl’s “Ultimate Man” Body Scrub Soap
Body scrubs come especially useful during the summer as a thorough way to remove sunscreen, dead skin cells, and skin build-up that needs some TLC. But it’s hard to find a scrub that you can use regularly (some can be too harsh). That’s why we love this one from Kiehl’s.
“It’s an amazing body scrub if you’ve got durable skin,” says Dr. Bradley Glodny, a board-certified dermatologist. “This intense exfoliating soap helps to slough off dead skin, cleanse and refresh your skin barrier. It also has a nice masculine scent, contains oatmeal and bran for a strong but soothing effect. Men love it because we typically have hardier and thicker skin therefore, they can tolerate a nice exfoliating scrub like this bar of soap provides.”
| Key ingredients | Oat bran, pumice |
|---|---|
| Suitable for | Normal skin |
Best Kiehl’s Deodorant
Kiehl’s Body Fuel Antiperspirant & Deodorant
Best Kiehl’s Deodorant
Kiehl’s Body Fuel Antiperspirant & Deodorant
You may not no this, but Kiehl’s also makes a great deodorant. This one also doubles as an antiperspirant, and contains caffeine and zinc to keep pits fresh and dry. It’s a go-to product for Dr. Brendan Camp, a board-certified dermatologist of MDCS Dermatology.
Read more: Best Deodorants for Men
Best Kiehl’s Face Mask
Kiehl’s Rare Earth Deep Pore Minimizing Clay Mask
Best Kiehl’s Face Mask
Kiehl’s Rare Earth Deep Pore Minimizing Clay Mask
“The kaolin and bentonite clay in this mask help draw impurities out of the skin to minimize the appearance of pores and blackheads,” says Dr. Camp. In other words, it’s a gentle but still thorough way to cleanse your pores.
| Key ingredients | Kaolin clay, bentonite clay, aloe vera |
|---|---|
| Suitable for | All skin types |
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