Which is better: Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide or U Beauty Mini The BARRIER Bioactive Treatment Face Mask with PDRN?

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 U Beauty Mini The BARRIER Bioactive Treatment Face Mask with PDRN 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 U Beauty Mini The BARRIER Bioactive Treatment Face Mask with PDRN?

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 U Beauty Mini The BARRIER Bioactive Treatment Face Mask with PDRN

Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide scores 8.9/9.8 vs U Beauty Mini The BARRIER Bioactive Treatment Face Mask with PDRN at 8.5/9.8. Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide wins for active ingredients.

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

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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 active ingredient strength, scoring 7.7 compared to U Beauty Mini The BARRIER Bioactive Treatment Face Mask with PDRN's 5.4. Its formula features Niacinamide, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, and Adenosine in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. U Beauty Mini The BARRIER Bioactive Treatment Face Mask with PDRN 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.

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 u Beauty Mini The BARRIER Bioactive Treatment Face Mask with PDRN relies on Tocopherol, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, and Salicylic Acid. 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

U Beauty Mini The BARRIER Bioactive Treatment Face Mask with PDRN is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Urea
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 8.9 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.

Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide vs U Beauty Mini The BARRIER Bioactive Treatment Face Mask with PDRN

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

Mini The BARRIER Bioactive Treatment Face Mask with PDRN

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 U Beauty Mini The BARRIER Bioactive Treatment Face Mask with PDRN

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 U Beauty Mini The BARRIER Bioactive Treatment Face Mask with PDRN?

Do Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide and U Beauty Mini The BARRIER Bioactive Treatment Face Mask with PDRN share ingredients?

What's the main difference between Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide and U Beauty Mini The BARRIER Bioactive Treatment Face Mask with PDRN?

Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide vs U Beauty Mini The BARRIER Bioactive Treatment Face Mask with PDRN

Head to head

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

Mini The BARRIER Bioactive Treatment Face Mask with PDRN

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 U Beauty Mini The BARRIER Bioactive Treatment Face Mask with PDRN

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 U Beauty Mini The BARRIER Bioactive Treatment Face Mask with PDRN?

Do Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide and U Beauty Mini The BARRIER Bioactive Treatment Face Mask with PDRN share ingredients?

What's the main difference between Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide and U Beauty Mini The BARRIER Bioactive Treatment Face Mask with PDRN?