The competition is fierce in the world of beauty. But a brand that is worthy of its contenders is Kiehl’s. This legendary brand may just be the knight in shining armour that you need for all things skincare.
Kiehl’s, an American-based cosmetics brand, has been around since 1851, which is nearly two centuries old! The brand has actively earned its recognition for its cult famous facial cream moisturisers and Calendula toners; best sellers that are recognised worldwide, even in Malaysia!
However, that’s not all there is of the brand. Over the years, Kiehl’s prided itself in having launched some very note-worthy products which have gotten a massive response among longtime and new users.
Although not as cheap as drugstore brands, they are deemed worth the price for users worldwide. To get you started, here are some of Kiehl’s best range of products to try!
Table of Contents
Be it dry skin or oily skin, face masks are designed to address your multiple skin concerns and improve the appearance of your complexion. Infused with amazonian white clay and aloe, Kiehl’s Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque is one of their best selling cleansing face masks.
Known as ‘magic earth’, Amazonian white clay is sourced from the mouth of the Amazon river, believed to be rich in minerals and is extremely porous. This ingredient absorbs excess oil and eliminates toxins, essentially helping to minimise enlarged pores as well within skincare formulas.
Not only that, but you have something called bentonite, a colloidal aluminium silicate clay often included in face masks to help with oil absorption. And of course, a face mask with aloe vera gives your face a refreshed look while it kills off harmful face bacteria.
This detoxifying mask is efficient in drawing out pore-clogging impurities with its paraben-free formula and aids well for those with normal to oily skin types.
Promising Review:
“ With rare deep earth pore cleansing masque, lesser blackheads appear in my nose and my skin condition becomes better” –qiaoxin
Dark spots on the face is a very common problem for everyone. They are formed as a result of acne, sun damage and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation from rashes. As such, it takes a special concoction of brightening ingredients to lighten them out and Kiehl’s Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution does the trick.
This corrector contains a stabilized form of vitamin C; an activated C that acts fast address hyperpigmentation and reduces the appearances of existing discolourations. Also, activated C works together with salicylic acid to properly renew the look of your skin’s texture.
Besides, you have peony extract. Like many other botanical ingredients, it’s able to boost anti-inflammatory properties which makes it very useful for skincare purposes. It helps to protect the skin from free radical damage induced by UV radiation.
Functional as a spot treatment over the entire face and even on hands, neck and chest, the solution is fragrance-free, which means that it does not sting upon application.
Promising Review:
“I love using this dark spot solution. It’s light on my skin, doesn’t leave a greasy feeling and does everything it say it would and in one week I noticed my spots reducing and my overall skin tone improving” –Nikki12246
Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate is a cult favourite for a reason. Infused with all things botanical such as lavender essential oil, evening primrose oil and squalene, this serum will help bring back the lost radiance to your skin, all in a night’s work.
Lavender essential oil is used for its non-comedogenic properties in pores. It is also naturally antibacterial - it can kill bacteria caused by acne that lives in your pores. This purple flower is also perfect for relaxing your senses as you prepare for sleep.
For moisture and enhancing texture, you have evening primrose oil that also addresses dryness, irritation, roughness and wrinkles. Plus, with squalene, a signature Kiehl’s ingredient, if used over time it helps to eliminate scars and erase skin pigmentation, all while fighting free radicals.
The serum has been mentioned as being a somewhat lightweight texture that also gives a non-sticky finish due to Its mineral oil-free formula.
Promising review:
‘ I’m in love with midnight recovery oil. Its just like magic. After apply it, the next morning, my wrinkles lessen, skin glowing and improved. Loves it, loves it, loves it!.’-IreneL
This one’s a win among lightweight moisturizers. Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream is scent-free and newly made paraben-free, perfect for even acting as a makeup base and as a nighttime cream. Although it absorbs quickly, it keeps the skin hydrated for up to 24 hours.
The cream involves an ingredient called glacial glycoprotein which facilitates many beneficial functions. It includes the development of new collagen and the promotion of natural processes for skin renewal and repair.
Then, you have squalene, which when applied topically has tremendous benefits. While most ingredients clog pores, squalene is one of the few that can be used even on acne-prone skin. The antioxidant level in it can also fight skin damage and free radicals.
As favourable as it is for most people, it also takes moisturizing ingredients like apricot kernel oil, avocado oil and sweet almond oil into providing you with the finished formulated cream for all skin types, including sensitive.
Able to leave you hydrated even around the driest areas of your skin, there’s a reason why this beauty is always up for grabs.
Promising review:
‘ I love love LOVE this moisturizer! Did I mention I love it?!. It gives such great moisture to the most dry skin without ever being greasy!! Soaks right in and feels too luxurious and amazing! Already recommended to everyone I know!!’.-Sensitiveskinuser
Kiehl’s Calendula Herbal Extract Toner is a classic, having been around in Kiehl’s for more than 50 years. Another cult favourite, this facial toner is loaded with calendula (its petals are floating in the solution), allantoin and great burdock root, amongst many other hydrating ingredients.
Calendula has often been regarded as a medicinal herb in both ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine. So, it’s no surprise that it is able to stimulate collagen production and also reduce the occurrence of dry skin problems. Speaking of a herbal advantage, within Kiehl’s formulas, you have allantoin, a Eurasian herb known to soothe and comfort skin.
Not only that, but to treat skin issues like acne and or eczema, great burdock root’s anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties can help to resolve said skin issues.
This toner gives you a clean, soothing sting-free finish when applied. Plus, this is a clean toner without any use of harsh or synthetic drying agents, able to hydrate your skin, leaving it feeling quenched of its thirst.
Promising review:
‘ I have oily and textured skin. After using Calendula Herbal Extract Toner, It made my skin so smooth and less oily. It does not strip off my skin as the toner is alcohol-free’-fari
When you have vitamin C in a skincare product, you know that it’s about to boost your skin to a whole new level! Kiehl’s Powerful Strength Line Reducing Concentrate is a stabilized serum with not just pure vitamin C and vitamin Cg, but also fragments of hyaluronic acid; all of which are refreshing ingredients.
If you haven’t heard of pure vitamin C, Its scientific name is I-ascorbic acid and it is a highly efficacious antioxidant that’s proven effective in penetrating the skin barrier. It’s also known to boost radiance and visibly reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles with other signs of aging.
Meanwhile, Vitamin Cg (Ascorbyl glucoside) has the potential to thicken the dermis layer and promote collagen production, providing firmer, youthful skin. Also, within Kiehl’s own formula, the fragmented hyaluronic acid work in tiny pieces to penetrate your skin and provide you with better skin elasticity.
Users note that it often results in brighter and radiant-looking skin, it has been carefully formulated for all your skin types.
Promising review:
‘ My skin had a lot of scars and it was bumpy... My skin was uneven... After using this product, I can see my skin recovering and I’m loving the outcome...’-Pitta
About Kiehl’s Products
To this day, Kiehl’s signature products are:
- Calendula Toner
- Ultra Facial Cream
- Night Cream
Although they seem simple as compared to the many more varieties offered by the brand, these remain the top 3 product preference among customers.
Kiehl’s products are recognised to always have a lightweight texture, quenching your dry skin problem one at a time. The formulas are also non-greasy and are free of harsh chemicals. Essentially, they are trustworthy for always being able to deliver results.
To tackle difficult, stubborn skin problems, the products are formulated with some skin-soothing ingredients like calendula. This ingredient is known for its delicate traits and well for being, good herbal-properties to the skin. Customers are often in awe of how these products treat their skin with such delicacy and how it calms down their daily skin problems.
About Kiehl’s Malaysia
Founded in 1851 by John Kiehl in New York City, America, Kiehl’s products are a generational goodness, having been around since your ancestors time. Commonly found in shopping malls all across Malaysia, Kiehl’s specialises in skin, hair and body care products.
Even after being acquired by cosmetic legend L’Oreal in the year 2000, Kiehl’s is still highly distinguished for its unorthodox marketing approach, exceptionally vast male clientele base and its biggest pride of all; for being a sustainably-sourced product with naturally derived ingredients. Products are also committed into recycled packaging for a better, greener future.
Kiehl’s mission is simple: “To improve in some way the quality of the community... making for better citizens, better firms and better communities”. With that being said, Kiehl’s focuses its efforts into the needs and concerns of all their users and their skincare issues, with every passing day.
Disclaimer: The pricing shown is just a good indication of how much these products are worth. The prices could change based on the e-commerce promotions that are going on. If some of the products are not available, do email us at [email protected]. Thank you!