A shot from the Kiehl’s launch event
Where I got it: A few weeks ago, I went to the launch for this concentrate at The Garden Shed (see post) and they gave us each a goodie bag with this lovely oil to take home and try. Kiehl’s is available from the flagship boutique in Britomart, Smith and Caughey’s, Ballantynes and Kirkcaldie & Stains. RRP $98.00 for 30ml.
What I got: This is a 30ml bottle of Kiehl’s Daily Reviving Concentrate. Offering skin with its own daytime defence system to revitalize and help reduce the signs of skin fatigue, Kiehl’s Daily Reviving Concentrate features a specifically selected, highly concentrated blend of 100% natural origin ingredients including Ginger Root Essential Oils, Tamanu and Sunflower Seed Botanical Oils. Designed to reduce daily environmentally-induced oxidation, this non-comedogenic, non-acnegenic, mineral oil free and paraben-free formula is lightweight, quickly absorbing and helps strengthen and protect the skin barrier for a smooth, fresh and healthy look all day long.
Scientific research on Daily Reviving Concentrate’s key ingredients also revealed the following:
- Ginger Root Oil: Extensive in vitro studies have shown that this essential oil protects skin cells from UVA-induced lipid peroxidation and significantly reduces the release of pro-inflammatory markers. It is also known to stimulate dermis proteins such as Procollagen I, Collagen III and Elastin.
- Sunflower Seed Oil: This botanical oil has been shown to increase skin hydration, reduce the appearance of redness and improve skin smoothness. It also has demonstrated anti-inflammatory properties by decreasing in vitro release of pro-inflammatory markers. In addition, in vitro studies have revealed that Sunflower Seed Oil stimulates receptors involved in skin barrier lipids synthesis and corneocyte’s maturation.
- Tamanu Oil: This botanical oil brings emollient properties to lock moisture in the skin. In addition, due to its composition rich in lipids such as linoleic acid that are important in healthy looking skin, it provides protecting properties that inhibit the release of pro-inflammatory markers, which within the formula to soothe the skin.
Kiehl’s Daily Reviving Concentrate
How I find it: I have been using this daily after cleansing, toning, treatment essence, serum and then this concentrate. I use 3 drops on my palms and spread it all over my face and neck. After about a minute, I apply a light moisturiser with SPF.
Kiehl’s Daily Reviving Concentrate
Overall: I love the texture of this concentrate – it is like a dry oil, its moisturising but not greasy. It gives my skin a nice glow without making my skin look slick. I like to apply a light moisturiser with SPF because I am already piling on a few product. The concentrate goes well with my moisturiser and any foundation I use over it. It doesn’t cause me to break out or clog my pores that’s why I’ve been using it each day. The scent is gentle and not overpowering – it fades quickly. Over time, my skin is brightened, hydrated and feels silky. I will keep using this during the day and use the Midnight Recovery Concentrate at night. Absolutely love this!
