Which is better: Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide or OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide?

Based on ingredient analysis, Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide 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 OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide 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 OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide?

The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.

Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide vs OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide

Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide scores 9.3/9.8 vs OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide at 8.6/9.8. Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide wins for hydration.

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Why Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide comes out ahead

Where Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 9.4 compared to OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide's 6.5. With Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, and Pentylene Glycol in its top ingredients, Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.

Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide scores 7.7 here versus 4.9 for OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide brings Niacinamide, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, and Adenosine as actives, while oLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide relies on Niacinamide, Arginine, and Allantoin. 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

OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Value comparison

Both sit in the premium bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide gets the nod here with its 9.3 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.

Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide vs OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide

Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide

Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Irritation Risk

Active Ingredient Strength

Ingredient Transparency

Formulation Safety

Ingredient face-off

Only in Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide

Shared ingredients

Only in OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide

Why Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide comes out ahead

Best for your skin type

Value comparison

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide or OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide?

Do Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide and OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide share ingredients?

What's the main difference between Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide and OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide?

Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide vs OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide

Head to head

Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide

Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide

Score comparison

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Irritation Risk

Active Ingredient Strength

Ingredient Transparency

Formulation Safety

Ingredient face-off

Only in Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide

Shared ingredients

Only in OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide

Why Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide comes out ahead

Best for your skin type

Value comparison

Our verdict

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide or OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide?

Do Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide and OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide share ingredients?

What's the main difference between Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide and OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide?