Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide vs OLEHENRIKSEN Après Skin Overnight Moisturizer + Mask with Ceramides and Hyaluronic Acid
Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide scores 9.3/9.8 and OLEHENRIKSEN Après Skin Overnight Moisturizer + Mask with Ceramides and Hyaluronic Acid scores 9.6/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
Head to head
Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide
Après Skin Overnight Moisturizer + Mask with Ceramides and Hyaluronic Acid
Score comparison
These two are neck and neck — just 0.3 points apart.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
OLEHENRIKSEN WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
OLEHENRIKSEN WINSIngredient Transparency
TIEFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
24% overlapOnly in Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide
27 unique
Shared ingredients
12 in common
Only in OLEHENRIKSEN Après Skin Overnight Moisturizer + Mask with Ceramides and Hyaluronic Acid
39 unique
Why these two are neck and neck
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.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. OLEHENRIKSEN Après Skin Overnight Moisturizer + Mask with Ceramides and Hyaluronic Acid scores 9.8 here versus 9.4 for Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
OLEHENRIKSEN Après Skin Overnight Moisturizer + Mask with Ceramides and Hyaluronic Acid brings Niacinamide, Tocopheryl Acetate, and Ceramide Np as actives, while kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide relies on Niacinamide, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, and Adenosine. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Best for your skin type
Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide 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
OLEHENRIKSEN Après Skin Overnight Moisturizer + Mask with Ceramides and Hyaluronic Acid is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Panthenol
- Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Niacinamide does the heavy lifting
Value comparison
Both sit in the premium bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. OLEHENRIKSEN Après Skin Overnight Moisturizer + Mask with Ceramides and Hyaluronic Acid gets the nod here with its 9.6 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.
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 Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide or OLEHENRIKSEN Après Skin Overnight Moisturizer + Mask with Ceramides and Hyaluronic Acid?
Based on ingredient analysis, OLEHENRIKSEN Après Skin Overnight Moisturizer + Mask with Ceramides and Hyaluronic Acid scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Do Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide and OLEHENRIKSEN Après Skin Overnight Moisturizer + Mask with Ceramides and Hyaluronic Acid 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 Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide and OLEHENRIKSEN Après Skin Overnight Moisturizer + Mask with Ceramides and Hyaluronic Acid?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.