The Makeup Artist Who Tries It All
Kiehl’s has a limited Grapefruit scented version of their legendary Creme de Corps, a fluffy cream with a fresh citrusy scent. It’s the consistency of whipped icing and the smallest amount goes a long way to soften skin for hours.
Forget the boring candles and grab this for a white elephant or any gift where you need something easy that’s a sure thing.
When Kiehl’s asked if I’d be willing to try out their new Super Multi-Corrective Cream for 2 weeks for review I already knew it had to be something special. It’s a pretty confident ask after all; having Beauty Editors commit to a review after using it for such a short amount of time. What if it wasn’t long enough to see a difference, or worse yet what if I hated it and had to write a super awkward review like an ‘at least I liked the purple jar’ type of thing.
Lucky for me I don’t hate it. In fact I love it. I like it so well that I just returned the Ole moisturizer I bought recently that I’d been using on and off for a few years. Compared to this cream, Ole’s just felt flat and almost runny. It certainly didn’t stand up to this cream’s texture and it didn’t have nearly as many benefits. It strikes that perfect balance of being thick but not greasy and moisturizing but not heavy while using scientific advancements married with proven natural ingredients. It completely melts into the skin and gives the type of softness that feels like baby skin and not something artificial from a jar. It’s how my face feels after a facial, like it’s brand new.
It’s meant to lift, firm, and repair damaged skin using Jasmonic Acid (plant-based), Beech Tree Extract, and Fragmented Hyaluronic Acid which gives that big drink of hydration. I can see the texture of my skin is better from getting the moisture it needs so even my makeup blends in easier and my cheeks have a healthy glow. It’s too early to get the long-term benefits but I believe it’s doing great things (and it’s safe for pregnancy, yay!) so I’ll stick with it and be faithful to this little jar.
I feel like a BB Cream expert at this point. There aren’t too many out there I haven’t tried so I can tell right away when one is good, or if it’s just a cleverly marketed foundation thrown out there to join the BB craze. I knew I’d like Kiehl’s BB Cream from a skincare perspective, because that’s what they do so well but would it hold its weight as a good foundation? Surprisingly, yes.
The first thing I noticed is how smooth the formula is, almost like a good moisturizer it glides into the skin which makes it really easy to put on and blend using just your fingers. I also love the SPF 50 because I’m outside so much during the day that the extra protection is worth it. The coverage is as good as any daily foundation and better than most BB Creams actually. It hides imperfections so well that I don’t have to go back in with a concealer for minor things and it wears nicely all day long.
I find that the shades run a hint darker, so look for one lighter than you normally wear. Also, because of its hydrating nature, it might be too moisturizing for really oily skin, but those with combination, normal, and dry will appreciate the smooth feel and natural looking finish.
Saying to someone ‘You look really stressed’ isn’t a compliment, in fact I’m pretty sure it’s code for you look like shit. See also: ‘You look tired,’ ‘ are you feeling ok?’ and ‘is something wrong?’
Stress changes the way we look. Not only is stress known to be one of the biggest overall aging factors, but it also alters benchmarks in the skin that signal to people that we’re not doing well. Kiehl’s has pinpointed these traits – inflammation, redness, dryness, and uneven texture as the telltale signs that your skin is poorly responding to stress which they refer to as ‘features of aging.’ They developed their new Skin Rescuer Stress-Minimizing Daily Hydrator ($40) specifically to target these features and to block them from damaging your skin long term. It also brings down inflammation while neuropeptides limit stress in the skin while building up better resistance to future damage.
If you’re super stressed and not looking quite like yourself lately, check out their short vid HERE which really breaks down the science how it can help your skin look calm and healthy.
