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Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate Review

Kiehls Midnight Recovery Concentrate

You would know from my previous posts that these days I am all into nighttime skin recovery products. And that’s because the science suggests that your night regimen is very important. There is much evidence that skin cells regenerate faster at night than during the day. Cell division happens throughout the day, but peaks around 2 am. This is literally renewal and rejuvenation during sleep, at least for people like me who are dreaming away at these late hours. Though the peak in cell division happens even if you stay awake at night, but the surge in growth hormone doesn’t. The latter is necessary for effective skin renewal.

You now probably understand my fascination with nighttime skin products; it’s more scientific than cosmetic!

Now, I recently got my hands on Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate. I have already tried Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Overnight Hydrating Masque. Personally I trust Kiehl’s to come out with all the right products – clearly I am a big fan. I do admit the products end up being a bit expensive sometimes, but my mantra is that you need to care for your skin and use good quality products right from the beginning; not when signs of damage start glaring at you in the mirror for then it’s quite late. I thus don’t mind splurging on such products one in a while, but only after doing my research. I can’t simply go out and buy products blindly off the counter (well, sometimes maybe, but only sometimes!) – I need to know I’m making the right choice.

Coming to this product, I can assure you, it does what it says. I have been using it for a week now, and from day 1, I could feel a gradual improvement in my skin texture. My skin looks more dewy and glowing now. The product is very light and absorbs quickly on my skin.

Kiehls Midnight Recovery Concentrate 2Here is a picture for you to see how my hand looks after I have applied the serum on. Other than a nice sheen you wouldn’t see any difference.

One other thing about this serum is the nice smelling fragrance it gives off. To me it smells like roses; I feel fresh and pampered each time I apply it. I somehow even sleep better with this on, but maybe that’s just due to my mind being at peace about my skin being well-cared for as I snooze.

Here’s my quick take on Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate.

Pros:

  1. Light in texture
  2. Easily absorbed
  3. Nice fragrance
  4. Works – improvement in skin quality

Con:

  1. Pricey but lasts long time

Price in India: Rs 3200/30ml
Price in UK: £36/30ml

Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Overnight Hydrating Masque Review

Keihl's Ultra Facial Overnight Hydrating MasqueLately I have become a fan of all those night-time beauty products which help your skin stay happy and healthy, working their charm while you sleep. Your nighttime regimen – from the creams and lotions to pills and potions – is meant to ensure that you wake up with bright and nourished skin. With an ultra-busy life, some of us may lack time for the CTM routine on a daily basis. I know it is highly beneficial and strongly recommended by all experts, but hey, sometimes there’s just not enough time; at least not with me, a mom to a one year old baby, juggling a wide range of priorities.

Hence, the search for that singular beauty elixir, which I can use to improve my skin as I catch up on some beauty sleep, is always on. The main concern is that my skin gets depleted of its moisture overnight, especially during the harsh winter months – this is very detrimental to its general quality. It is to prevent this that I was looking for a good nighttime skin product when I came across Keihl’s Ultra Facial Overnight Hydrating Masque. I picked it up quickly for I have used a few Kiehl’s products in past and had a great experience with them.

This gem of a masque is suitable for all skin types and is free of colorants, parabens, silicones and any fragrance as well. You are supposed apply a thick layer and leave it on for 10 minutes right before you sleep. Wipe of the excess, don’t wash it completely and simply go to bed. It is not too heavy and is almost transparent when applied to the skin. The best part is that the clear gel provides a dose of strong hydration on application. And in the morning, you are sure to wake up to beautiful, well-moisturized, supple skin.

My take on the product is that it delivers what it promises, and yes, you do open your eyes to glowing, nourished skin. I have been using it for almost two months now, and must say that it has worked wonders on my skin without me having to put in too much effort. I find it a bit sticky on the face when sleeping, but maybe that is simply because I am more of a serum-person when it comes to night time beauty products.