Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum vs SUNGBOON EDITOR Silk Peptide EGF Heart Fit Volume Lifting Ampoule
Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum scores 8.9/9.8 and SUNGBOON EDITOR Silk Peptide EGF Heart Fit Volume Lifting Ampoule scores 8.9/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
Head to head
Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum
Silk Peptide EGF Heart Fit Volume Lifting Ampoule
Score comparison
These two are neck and neck — just 0.0 points apart.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
TIEIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
TIEIngredient Transparency
SUNGBOON EDITOR WINSFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
17% overlapOnly in Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum
32 unique
Shared ingredients
10 in common
Only in SUNGBOON EDITOR Silk Peptide EGF Heart Fit Volume Lifting Ampoule
50 unique
Why these two are neck and neck
These two serums 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.
Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum brings Niacinamide, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, and Adenosine as actives, while sUNGBOON EDITOR Silk Peptide EGF Heart Fit Volume Lifting Ampoule relies on Niacinamide, Hydrolyzed Silk, and Adenosine. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Best for your skin type
Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
- Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Niacinamide does the heavy lifting
SUNGBOON EDITOR Silk Peptide EGF Heart Fit Volume Lifting Ampoule is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Butylene Glycol
- Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Niacinamide does the heavy lifting
Value comparison
At premium pricing with a score of 8.9, Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum is a decent pick. SUNGBOON EDITOR Silk Peptide EGF Heart Fit Volume Lifting Ampoule sits at the mid-range level with a 8.9 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
Our verdict
It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum or SUNGBOON EDITOR Silk Peptide EGF Heart Fit Volume Lifting Ampoule?
Based on ingredient analysis, Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Do Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum and SUNGBOON EDITOR Silk Peptide EGF Heart Fit Volume Lifting Ampoule share ingredients?
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
What's the main difference between Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum and SUNGBOON EDITOR Silk Peptide EGF Heart Fit Volume Lifting Ampoule?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.