Trying 6 Kiehl's Skincare Products Review

Here is a product review of a 12-sample kit and Retinol from Kiehl's.

What is Kiehl?
Country of origin: New York, USA
How long: Over 170 years

Who Owns Kiehl’s?
L’Oreal

To apply: Apply over face, neck/decollete, eye area/crow feet during morning/night time skincare routine
For what type of skin? Any skin including sensitive skin, reddish skin
Unique selling point: Retinol which is clinically demonstrated to minimise redness, dryness and peeling

Key Ingredients
1. Pure Retinol
Uses: Supports skin surface renewal
Note: It says that if you experience skin discomfort, it is okay as the skin is getting accustomed to the retinol treatment.

2. Ceramide
Uses: Fortify to help skin tolerate retinol

1. Calendula deep cleansing foaming face wash (Top left) ($49/230ml)
+cleanses my oily face, suited for oily skin
+pleasant calendula scent
-no unique selling point because it works like my other facial cleansers
I currently use Senka's cleanser and it only cost $4.90.

2. Calendula herbal-extract toner ($59/250ml, $98/500ml)
main ingredients: Great Burdock Root Extract
->to tighten pores, minimize redness
+alcohol free
+does not irritate my skin
-no unique selling point

3. Hydro-plumping re-texturizing serum concentrate
main ingredients: 15% glycerin, Shiso leaf Extract
->nutrition
longevity: 72h hydration

4. Clearly corrective dark spot solution ($94/30ml)
-more suitable for older ladies so I have not tried it

5. Powerful-strength line-reducing concentrate ($110/50ml)
main ingredients: Hyaluronic Acid, L-Ascorbic Acid, and Ascorbyl Glucoside
+vitamin C which can reduce fine lines and wrinkles
-no unique selling point because vitamin C is a basic ingredient in many skincare products

6. Ultra facial cream (Bestseller) ($54/50ml)
main ingredients: olive-derived Squalane, Apricot Kernel Oil, Vitamin E, and Avocado Oil
texture: thick creamy

scent: pleasant
+application: smooth and non-greasy
colour: white
longevity: 24-hour hydration
+makes my face feels soft and moisturized
-stings my skin when I first used it

What is Squalane?
Squalane is a hydrocarbon naturally found in the skin and has high emollience.

What would I buy?
I would buy the ultra facial cream if I need a moisturizer. The rest I think are too overpriced. Kiehl’s eye cream avocado is also another product worthy to try.

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