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It Cosmetics Confidence In A Cream Anti-Aging Moisturizer scores 9.2/9.8 and Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum scores 9.0/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
These two are neck and neck — just 0.2 points apart.
Scores last verified: April 2026
90 unique
10 in common
32 unique
These two moisturisers take different paths to a similar destination. Both formulas include solid hydrating ingredients, and the overall scores reflect that — the gap here is genuinely slim.
It Cosmetics Confidence In A Cream Anti-Aging Moisturizer brings Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Niacinamide, and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract as actives, while kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum relies on Niacinamide, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, and Adenosine. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
It Cosmetics Confidence In A Cream Anti-Aging Moisturizer is better if you have
Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum is better if you have
Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum comes in at premium pricing with a 9.0 score, which is solid value at that tier.
It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.
Based on ingredient analysis, It Cosmetics Confidence In A Cream Anti-Aging Moisturizer scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.
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