Provided by Influenster
Influenster recently sent over something marked an “Intensive 14 Day Program.” 14 days later, here’s my review. Kiehl’s isn’t currently one of my staples, but so many of my peers use the brand religiously in their skin routine. I was pretty much sold on the get go.
I do love seeing that box. Just for you!
The product claims to target clarity loss. It aspires to let the customer achieve a “new level of skin clarity” in a matter of 14 days.
There are 28 vials included in the box, each filled with 0.03 fl.oz (1.0ml) of product. The vials run about 3cm in length and seem tiny, but there’s quite a bit of product in each bottle. You are supposed to use two bottles per day, one in the morning and one in the night.
Unfortunately, the vials held too much product for my face. After the first day, I ended up splitting the bottles each day, stretching the regimen to 30+ days instead of the prescribed 14. I did use it religiously everyday though, morning and night.
As usual, the ingredient list. I was initially concerned about the lavender oil as my skin hates any type of oil (even cold-pressed ones), but the ampoules didn’t trigger a breakout.
The product contains alpha hydroxyl acid (AHA), so make sure to wear sunscreen when using it!
How to use:
- Step 1 – Shake well before use
- Step 2 – Twist vial to open (doesn’t require much strength)
- Step 3 – Pour entire contents into palm of hand. Discard vial. (The formula is super runny! Beware.)
- Step 4 – Gently apply to clean, dry face and neck, avoiding the eye area.
The ampoules hold a clear, runny liquid with a mildly oily sheen to it. It tingles a bit when applied, as products with lactic acid often do. I detected a medicinal herbal scent, not unlike ginseng.
The absence of added fragrance was a plus due to my skin sensitivity, but can’t say I enjoyed the smell. All the same, it gave me a weird nostalgia for my great-grandmother. Her room had a similar medicinal scent, especially near her medicine cabinet.
As you can see, there’s not a huge difference, but my skin has definitely improved. It’s especially apparent on the chin area where multiple scars have been in the process of healing for months.
The bigger scars remain, but smaller ones have definitely near-vanished. The bigger scars didn’t get lighter though. Overall texture has improved and my skin doesn’t feel as parched anymore, even with the heat on 24/7 & frequent wearing of masks.
Here was my skin regimen pre-Kiehl’s:
- The Ordinary Buffet (everyday)
- SK2 Pitera Essence (everyday)
- Curology Personal Regimen (everyday)
- Vitamin Powder (1-2 times per week)
- Mediheal & Eunyul Sheet Masks (2-3 times per week)
And my skin regimen during Kiehl’s:
- Kiehl’s Clearly Corrective Ampoules (everyday)
- The Ordinary Buffet (everyday)
- SK2 Pitera Essence (everyday)
- Curology Personal Regimen (everyday)
- Mediheal & Eunyul Sheet Masks (1-2 times per week)
I didn’t want to completely eliminate my usual regimen in fear of disrupting my skin. I spent 3 months undoing the havoc the four earliest months of 2020 had done to my body. Kept expecting to wake up with breakouts but never did.
Overall, the smell was bad, the price exorbitant—but then again, I loved what it did. For 14 days of use, I’m unsure I’d shell out $95, but considering how I stretched the regimen to twice its length, maybe.
There is a special place in my heart for B&BW coupons. They are ridiculously generous.
We combined three coupons/promos:
The Aromatherapy Lavender landed itself on my bedroom dresser, next to JoMalone and a bunch of perfume rollerballs. (Vicktor&Rolf, Maison Margiela, Fresh) The lotion is non-tacky and melts into the skin.
The Wild Blueberry currently resides in my bathroom, atop the …well, loo.
This was the Olay VoxBox, a winner, if I say so myself. Love both products.
Nice and simple. Easy to use. And best of all – travel friendly.
How to use 🙂 As simple as it gets.
So here’s the embarrassing part.
Here’s the product sans cap. Still lovely and smooth….but actually goes on skin as opposed to its plastic counterpart.
On application, the mask turns your face into one of an Oompa Loompa. It’s not chalky, goes on smooth, and does its job without completely depleting your skin of moisture.
Product details from Olay itself.
Items arrived earlier, around Jan 8.
Theme of the first box is “Jetsetter.”
Mostly happy to try Sleek makeup and the clay mask. Am saving that serum for traveling purposes, since I have a million skincare DS open at the moment.
As per usual, Target doesn’t forget to add on a coupon for $5 off $20, expiring at Feb 4.
Second box. Theme is “Staycay.” I’m kinda loving the blue ombre.
This was a decent box. I prefer this just a bit more to the first box. You get seven items for $7, bringing down the price of each item to $1.
Another coupon, this time, for $3 off $15.
All in all, good boxes.
This is a two-parter mask. There’s a step 1 and step 2, each of which uses different portions of the mask.
Why hello you sexy expensive thing.
Not that big, considering what you paid for.
Pretty. Very chrome.
DreamDuo is a night treatment.
A plastic cover for sanitary reasons.
DREAMSERUM (pearl) is a melt-in face serum that infuses antiaging antioxidants into the skin, while supercharged essential vitamins support an even, flawless complexion.
DREAM SERUM feels like a mildly sticky gel. It glides around but is absorbed pretty quickly. Smells strongly of orange creamsicle and toffee.
December FS/DS Loves!
Hair&Body: 3 FS + 4 DS
Skin: 3 FS + 5 DS
Makeup: 2 FS + 3 DS
Here’s the off-white miracle balm that gives in softer than real butter. It …
Here’s a teeny red heart. (Cameo: BH Cosmetics Lip Liner in “Retro”) It’s cute but has to go.
The butter melts into a gentle, oily gel when in contact with warm skin.
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