Micro Blur.

Kiehls –

Micro Blur Skin Protector

It really seems that blur products are big business at the moment and the latest launch from Kiehl’s provides instant blurring and skin perfecting effects along with skincare benefits over time.

The line from Kiehl’s is that this is a lightweight, satin finish skin-perfecting formula that combines an instant blurring effect with long-lasting, visible skincare results. It contains: Lipo Hydroxy Acid, Lentil Extract and Bark Extract. These promise to refine the appearance of pores and improve the texture of skin over time, which I think it pretty interesting for an instant blur product. Kiehl’s advise using this as the last step in your skin care routine day and night (after sunscreen, or BB cream, should you use it, for day).

When applied it softly mattifies (?) and it greatly diminishes the appearance of pores and evens out skin texture. It works really nicely under foundation and the finish is very natural and not over made-up which is sometimes the case with primers.

It does contain silicone, which accounts for how beautifully it glides on to the skin, but it is incredibly lightweight and doesn’t have the heavy feel that some blurring products have at all. This is a big thumbs up from me – it’s a fabulous makeup primer and I love the fact that it can deliver skin improvement over time.

Overall, its really become my new favorite. However, The Body Shop have also just released a blur primer, which has also been receiving some amazing reviews, so I may have to take a look at that as well and compare the two.

Midnight Miracle.

Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate

 

 

This claims that with "2 drops and 1 night you will have younger looking skin in the morning". Now that's a big claim for a product  to live up to, and due to me only being 18, I don't particularly want to look any younger, however it definitely makes my skin look a lot more radiant, clearer and overall much more healthier over night after using this.

 

Kiehls say; "This elixir works all night to replenish the skin with moisture and leave younger-looking skin by morning. Enriched with a blend of naturally derived ingredients including Squalane, Evening Primrose, and a blend of essential oils.
This readily absorbed elixir helps the skin to recover radiance by morning, with skin feeling smoother and softer. Enriched with Squalane, Evening Primrose Oil, Omega-6 Fatty Acids and Essential Oils including Lavender, our formula provides a boost of intensive moisture to dehydrated skin. The formula instantly penetrates the skin surface to help replenish it with moisture. Our concentrate is designed to work at night; with skin hydrated, supple and soft, rest assured you can say goodnight to a tired-looking complexion."

 

Its pretty easy to say I'm totally in love with this little wonder. As there isn't anything I don't like about this product, and also because after a busy day I'm somewhat rather tired, I'm just going to briefly highlight exactly what i love about this product.

 

Firstly, its really easy to use. It comes with a dropper, which means it easily dispenses just the right amount of product for the whole face...2 or 3 drops depending which you prefer. This also means you don't over apply the product and end up with a greasy mess and also you don't waist any product, which I think would be a really big issue without the dropper.

Secondly this smells amazing. I have trouble sleeping, and due to the smell of lavender it really helps me drop off to sleep and relax after a busy day at work. Personally I like putting three drops into my palms, patting them together, inhaling the scent and then applying it to my face.

The main worry i had about using a sort of oil at night is that i thought it would make my face really greasy, which wouldn't help my overall oiliness. However this soaks in really fast and in fact i think it really helps to balance out my skin, and helps take away the oiliness. The assistant stated the best way to target oiliness, is "to fight it with oil to balance out the skin", and this is definitely the case and works wonders in my experience of using this product every night.

I really love the overall effect this concentrate has on my skin, straight away it feels a lot more smoother and much more moisturised. However when I wake up in the morning my skin is visibly a lot more healthy looking and radiant, which is just amazing, my skin has a tendency to look really dull, red and puffy, which is no longer the case after using this.
Lastly this is amazing value for money. It comes in two sizes 30ml for £36 and a new 50ml which is £49, now this may seem really expensive, however you only need 2-3 drops a night, therefore either bottle is going to last you such a long, long time. Personally I bought the 50ml, as its £13 more expensive for nearly twice as much more product, which is think is fantastic value for money.

 

Overall, this is an amazing product which everyone should try. Kiehls really focus on allowing customers to sample there products before buying, therefore leading to not only happy consumers, but also loyal customers who receive the best most personal treatment available. Therefore I really urge you to go to your nearest Kiehls Store or Concession (for a quick link to the Kiehls store locator click here) and ask for a sample of this "Midnight Recovery Concentrate" because trust me, as long as you follow the application instructions, you will definitely not regret it.

 

Have you tried Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate yet, if so what do you think of it?

Current Skin Routine.

It's easy to say that pretty much everything in my skin routine has pretty much changed in the last month, maybe even less. This is purely down to me getting a job at the Kiehl's counter in House of Fraser, a not so well known skin care brand from America, however never the less there stuff is incredible..and I promise this isn't me being totally bias, some of there stuff is totally fantastic.

I originally was given samples of their Ultra Facial Oil-Free collection, the original version of this collection is also available, and I have to say its incredibly popular, however due to me having oily skin I always opt for the Oil-Free version. The collection consists of a cleanser, toner and moisturiser, and I personally use all three of them in that order every morning and night, however sometimes I forget to moisturise. However, never the less my skin has been transformed, not totally transformed into immaculately clear skin, I do still get the odd breakout, but its nothing in comparison to how my skin used to be. Its much less oily, it looks much more radiant and is just overall much more healthy which is really brilliant. Now lets get down to the exact products I use, however beforehand I would just like to say I'm not going into a proper in depth review of each and every product, just the basic outline;

 

Ultra Facial Oil-Free Cleanser

This is a really fantastic cleanser, you only need the smallest amount. Its a really quick-lathering cleansing foam which thoroughly removes impurities and visibly reduces excess oil on the skin’s surface. Enriched with Imperata Cylindrica Root and Lemon Fruit Extracts the non-stripping, sulfate-free formula leaves skin clean and refreshed without over-drying, leaving skin looking more balanced. Helping to control shine for 24 hours reducing oil on the skin’s surface all day. Like most Kiehl's products its paraben-free, silicone-free, perfume-free and obviously oil-free!

Ultra Facial Oil-Free Toner

This is an oil-free toner which is formulated to visibly reduce excess oil on skin's surface, while leaving it instantly fresh and healthy looking. Made with Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract and Antarcticine to soothe and hydrate skin, this non-drying alcohol-free formula gently removes any remaining residue, dirt and oil without stripping skin of vital moisture. Helping the overall PH-balance of the skin, and reducing shine on the skin by 80% immediately. Once again its paraben-free, silicone-free, perfume-free and obviously oil-free (can you see a trend emerging).

Ultra Facial Oil-Free Lotion

This oil-free lightweight, all day moisturising lotion helps visibly reduce excess oil on skin’s surface, leaving a shine-free and balanced appearance. This non-greasy hydrator traps moisture to deeply condition skin and restore its moisture balance. It contains Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Antarcticine and Vitamin E which helps keep skin looking fresh all day. Proven to visibly reduces oil on skin after 1 week, control shine on skin for 24 hours and reduces shine on skin by 82% immediately. This is also paraben-free, fragrance-free and oil-free!

Midnight Recovery Concentrate

The elixir works all night to replenish the skin with moisture and leave younger-looking skin by morning. This readily absorbed elixir helps the skin to recover radiance by morning, with skin feeling smoother and softer, which is the key reason I use it, not for the "younger-looking skin" theory. Enriched with Squalane, Evening Primrose Oil, Omega-6 Fatty Acids and Essential Oils including Lavender, this formula provides a boost of intensive moisture to dehydrated skin which instantly penetrates the skin surface to help replenish it with moisture. The concentrate is designed to work at night; with skin hydrated, supple and soft, rest assured you can say goodnight to a tired-looking complexion. This is really fantastic, you only need 2 or 3 drops to do you're entire face and trust me, your skin really does look a lot healthier and more radiant in the morning, this is really a god send.

Overall Kiehl's products are really amazing. In compression with other high end skin care brands their products are really fairly priced and really do work, and you only need a little of everything as it does go a really long way.

Have you tried any Kiehl's products, if so which are your favourites?

New Favourite Skincare Brand?

Kiehl's

Until the other day I hadn't even took Kiehl's products into consideration. I'd seen their products in a few stores, but I thought it was going to be over priced American skin care, however I was so very wrong. A month or so ago I handed in a CV and Cover Letter in to the Kiehl's counter at my local House of Fraser, and last Monday I got a call back for an interview. Excited, would be an understatement. Therefore I thought it was time to look into the brand and see what they actually did, and their products. After some serious hard core researching I turns out its actually a really good brand, they sell skin, body and hair care for both men and women, and all their products are organic, which is really cool. Therefore I have been left wanting to try some of their products, however I thought I would tell you all about the brand, purely because I know within the UK it isn't as well know as in other countries. I can promise you, if you have ever seen a Kiehl's concession or shop, and didn't realise, there will have been a skeleton on a bike, or dressed up somewhere on the shop floor, he's the brand mascot, and he's known as...Mr Bone!

OK. Kiehl's was founded in New York in 1851, it was originally an old-world apothecary. It's extensive experience has resulted in a very unique blend of cosmetic, pharmaceutical, herbal and medical knowledge developed over many generations. They are highly dedicated to providing customers with quality skin and hair care products, based on the most advanced science and unique, natural ingredients.

All their products have the most natural ingredients, which are chosen specifically for their beneficial qualities. They focus on using naturally derived ingredients and use minimal preservatives, just enough to give their products shelf life, and they aim to offer highly effective products at the most affordable prices.

Overall, there products are all really natural! The website is fantastic, it gives you all the ingredients and also explains exactly why their in the product and what benefits they have, which really allows you to understand what your putting on your skin or hair. In comparison to other brands, there products aren't really that expensive, and there is definitely something for everyone!

Personally I have my eye on a few of their products;

- Drawing Paste

- Ultra Facial Oil-Free Toner

- Blue Herbal Gel Cleanser

- Blue Herbal Moisturiser

- Rice and Wheat Volumizing Shampoo and Conditioner

- Creme De Corps (their signature body lotion)

Ps. in regards to the interview at the Kiehl's counter, I got through to the second interview which is an over the phone interview, it should be some time next week! Im really excited as I've been looking for a job for a very long time. Therefore I will let you know what happens after the interview, fingers crossed everyone!

Have you tried any of the Kiehl's products, if so what do you think of them as a brand, and what are your favourite products by them?