Hi Lovelies!

I am so excited to be part of this awesome campaign on trying out 5 iconic products from an iconic brand. As a YouTube beauty blogger (The Glam Guide) and an avid YouTube watcher, Kiehl's has been one of the products that have been raved about, so imagine my excitement when I was chosen to take part in this awesome campaign.

Skin Concerns: In my teenage years, puberty had no mercy on me and I suffered from cystic acne. i had to go on medication to treat it, but the marks have never really quite disappeared. I am super grateful that ever since then, my skin has never really given me many problems in the way of breakout ( although the odd pimple sneaks in from time to time). My skin can also get really oily and I have found that no amount of the most high end primer can control this, so I have to go back to basics and find something that will directly treat my skin and target this problem.

First Impressions: I love the packaging! It is quite old school, and reminds me of something you would have found in a drugstore in London during the 1900s. I love the fact that there are a few serums that have been included in the package because I'm a total sucker for skin care products that are rich and oily and full of goodness.

Stay tuned to find out what my true thoughts are on these products and don't forget to follow me on Instagram (Minky_Pink) and my YouTube Channel ( The Glam Guide) to stay up to date with everything!

Love and Light!
Ciao xx

One Week Later...

Hello lovelies!!

So it has been exactly 7 days since I started the Kiehls #High5ToGreatSkin Challenge, and boy oh boy.. do I have a lot to tell you!

1. Dermatologist Solutions Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution

I have been loving this product! Which was a little bit of a surprise because I actually never expected to love it as much as I do. Firstly, there has been a noticible difference in the dark marks and uneven skin tone issues that I have been battling with so long. This solution has skin tone evening properties and it has worked faster than I ever would have expected. Also, I have been using it as a spot treatment to target pesky little breakouts, and within 2 days they are completely dried out.

2. Dermatologist Solutions Powerful Strength Line Reducing Serum

To be perfectly honest, this serum has pros and cons. The cons are that I am really not a fan of the texture of this product. I just find that it gives me a very strange feeling as I apply it, and also, there is a warm sensation that I have experienced after. The pros are that it works. Truthfully. This was the one product that I made sure to keep a close eye on because at 22, I have already noticed fine lines on my face, especially on my forehead and around my mouth area. My skin is already starting to look firmer so I am quite pleased about that and I cannot wait to see my results in the future.

3. Ultra Facial Moisturizing Cream

Rich and creamy, this product is exactly what I need to get my day started and prep my skin for makeup. My favourite thing is that it doesn’t leave you feeling oily or greasy (which would be awful as I already have fairly oily skin), but you can feel without a doubt how nourishing this cream is. It is a simple, no nonsense moisturizer that leaves your skin feeling healthy and hydrated without clogging your pores.

4. Creamy Eye Treatment With Avo

One of my absolute favourite products of all time! I cannot believe how amazing this eye treatment is. Even though I am a beauty and makeup enthusiast, I never really saw the use of an eye cream. However, after purchasing several different eye creams from different brands and seeing no results, this product has completely rocked my world. My under eyes, lids and the area surrounding my orbital bones have never looked healthier. The thing that I love the most about this product is that I have noticed a real difference with the way my makeup lasts under my eyes, especially when it comes to my concealer creasing. I am totally obsessed with this cream, real talk.

5. Midnight Recovery Concentrate

This was honestly the product I was most excited about when this challenge started. I have always been a fan of oils and oil based serums especially in the night time to nourish my skin. And this serum did not disappoint. At. All. And it also smells incredible! The mix of lavender and other botanicals relaxes me and helps me wind down for bed. And the best part is that my skin is glowing every morning when I wake up. This is the product for you if you need something to restore your skin every night.

AAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNNDDDDDDDD. . . (insert drumroll)

My Clarisonic Mia 2 arrived in the post on Tuesday morning, and to say I was excited is a huge understatement. So im going to give you my first impression on this iconic product.

Firstly, anyone clued up with beauty knows that Clarisonic is the Gucci (in quality and price) of facial cleansers but as far as I can tell, it is worth every last cent. There is nothing that is not impressive about this gadget from the packaging to the fact that it comes with its own travel case. I was even amazed with the way it charges and the lights… I could go on all day. But then I had to put it to the test. The bristles of the brush are super soft, yet the vibrations ( which come at 2 varying speeds) help to exfoliate my skin and reveal a glowing complexion. And as a frequent makeup user, I didn’t really realize how much makeup is actually left on my face even after using wet wipes and washing my face. The brush really gets into your pores to remove every last morsel of makeup. Then I follow that with my Kiehls products and my skin is left smooth and glowing and amazing!

I am so excited to continue this challenge and document my results because so far, this challenge has become everything and more than what I thought it would be.

Please don’t forget to follow me on instagram and snapchat (Minky_Pink) to stay up to date with everything, and also subscribe to my Youtube channel because I will be posting a skin care routine soon to share my skin journey and document my progress during this challenge.

Until next time… Stay beautiful

xx