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Kiehl's Since 1851 Ultra Pure Hyaluronic Acid 1.5% Serum vs Skinfix barrier+ Triple Lipid Activating Serum With Plumping Peptides and Niacinamide

Skinfix barrier+ Triple Lipid Activating Serum With Plumping Peptides and Niacinamide scores 9.6/9.8 vs Kiehl's Since 1851 Ultra Pure Hyaluronic Acid 1.5% Serum at 5.2/9.8. Skinfix barrier+ Triple Lipid Activating Serum With Plumping Peptides and Niacinamide wins for active ingredients.

Head to head

Kiehl's Since 1851 Ultra Pure Hyaluronic Acid 1.5% Serum
Kiehl's Since 1851

Ultra Pure Hyaluronic Acid 1.5% Serum

serumpremium
5.2
VS
Skinfix barrier+ Triple Lipid Activating Serum With Plumping Peptides and Niacinamide
Skinfix

barrier+ Triple Lipid Activating Serum With Plumping Peptides and Niacinamide

serumpremium
9.6

Score comparison

Skinfix barrier+ Triple Lipid Activating Serum With Plumping Peptides and Niacinamide takes this one, winning 3 of 5 attributes.

2
3
Kiehl's Since 1851 wins 0
Tied 2
Skinfix wins 3
5.2Kiehl's Since 1851
+4.4vs
9.6Skinfix

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Skinfix WINS
4.6
8.4
Kiehl's Since 1851
Skinfix

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
Kiehl's Since 1851
Skinfix

Active Ingredient Strength

Skinfix WINS
2.0
9.2
Kiehl's Since 1851
Skinfix

Ingredient Transparency

Skinfix WINS
6.0
8.5
Kiehl's Since 1851
Skinfix

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
Kiehl's Since 1851
Skinfix

Ingredient face-off

4% overlap
7Kiehl's Since 1851
2Shared
46Skinfix

Only in Kiehl's Since 1851 Ultra Pure Hyaluronic Acid 1.5% Serum

5 unique

Shared ingredients

2 in common

Why Skinfix barrier+ Triple Lipid Activating Serum With Plumping Peptides and Niacinamide comes out ahead

Where Skinfix barrier+ Triple Lipid Activating Serum With Plumping Peptides and Niacinamide really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 9.2 compared to Kiehl's Since 1851 Ultra Pure Hyaluronic Acid 1.5% Serum's 2.0. Its formula features Niacinamide, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, and Oligopeptide-2 in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Skinfix barrier+ Triple Lipid Activating Serum With Plumping Peptides and Niacinamide scores 8.4 here versus 4.6 for Kiehl's Since 1851 Ultra Pure Hyaluronic Acid 1.5% Serum. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Skinfix barrier+ Triple Lipid Activating Serum With Plumping Peptides and Niacinamide brings Niacinamide, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, and Oligopeptide-2 as actives, giving it an edge in targeted skincare benefits.

Best for your skin type

Kiehl's Since 1851 Ultra Pure Hyaluronic Acid 1.5% Serum is better if you have

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

Skinfix barrier+ Triple Lipid Activating Serum With Plumping Peptides and Niacinamide is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Propanediol
  • 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. Skinfix barrier+ Triple Lipid Activating Serum With Plumping Peptides and Niacinamide gets the nod here with its 9.6 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict
+4.4 lead

Skinfix barrier+ Triple Lipid Activating Serum With Plumping Peptides and Niacinamide wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.

5.2Kiehl's Since 1851
vs
9.6Skinfix

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Kiehl's Since 1851 Ultra Pure Hyaluronic Acid 1.5% Serum or Skinfix barrier+ Triple Lipid Activating Serum With Plumping Peptides and Niacinamide?

Based on ingredient analysis, Skinfix barrier+ Triple Lipid Activating Serum With Plumping Peptides and Niacinamide scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Kiehl's Since 1851 Ultra Pure Hyaluronic Acid 1.5% Serum and Skinfix barrier+ Triple Lipid Activating Serum With Plumping Peptides 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 Ultra Pure Hyaluronic Acid 1.5% Serum and Skinfix barrier+ Triple Lipid Activating Serum With Plumping Peptides and Niacinamide?

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