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It has been exactly 7 days since I started my skincare journey with Kiehl's five key steps to great skin, and I am impressed with the results thus far although they are not drastic. I am seeing little positive changes.

Overall I love the products, I haven't experienced any breakouts or irritation whilst on these products. However I'll be mainly focusing on my top 3 favorites for this review.

1. Powerful strength line reducing concentrate:
After applying this product you will experience a tingling sensation which is stated on the packaging itself so do not panic, however the feeling shouldn't last that long after you apply your day cream or midnight recovery concentrate. when I wear makeup I used to notice fine lines where my foundation would dip into around my mouth area (smile lines), yesterday when I was about to wash my face those lines weren't there which is GREAT!

2. Clearing correcting dark spot solution:
This product makes my everyday, because it isn't oily so its no problem using it during the day, and I love how my skin absorbs the product which goes to show that its lightweight. Although I still do have spots, I am seeing the marks on my forehead lighten slowly. I don't expect to have flawless skin overnight, but I am excited to see my marks lighten up. I also use this concentrate on my chest where I experienced a slight breakout too which left me with a few scars.

3. Midnight Recovery Concentrate:
So I fell in love with this one on day one. As I mentioned before my skin loves changing according to season, although it is oily 80% of the time. I found that this winter its mostly dry, and I experienced things like flaking etc around my forehead area. Girl I haven't been experiencing any of that since I've been on this concentrate, and I'm surprise that i haven't broken out while on it, because my skin doesn't agree with most oils, but clearly Kiehl has something special in this recovery. I also noticed that although it is a oil based product it doesn't leave your skin feeling heavy, its very light weight.

Those are my top 3 items out of the 5 I received from Kiehl.
I'm super excited to see what my skin will look like after 14 days of being part of the #ChangeMySkin challenge!

I received my products yesterday in the mail, and at first glance I was highly impressed with the products packaging. They all look exquisite over all, and the mini glass bottles are so convenient for traveling. I love how the concentrates have a dropper, that will help with minimizing product wastage.

I tried the midnight recovery concentrate last night for the first time, and I am in love with the product.

I generally am someone who has sensitive combination skin, that changes depending on the season. Lately my skin has been extremely dry and flaky around my forehead area. The midnight recovery concentrate has left my skin feeling hydrated, and smooth thanks to the essential oils used to formulate the product. I haven't experienced any peeling today.

I am looking forward to the rest of my journey with Kiehl's #High5ToGreatSkin challenge.

Hey beautties , It has been 28 days of the Kiehl's #ChangeYourSkin challenge , 28 days of using the 5 cult products . Thinking back on how my skin was before the chllenge , I did not have too many issues with my skin, but one can always improve their skin.

Powerful-Strength Line Reducing Concentrate : In general I had a love hate relationship with this product. My skin does feel a lot firmer so I can say the product does do the job it promises to do.My skin did get accustomed to the tingling warm sensation you get when applying the product. I just generally am not a fan of very strong products an I think its a little too strong for my skin.

Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution: Although all the spots on my face have not compeletly vanished they have reduced drastically in darkness ( barely there). I think definately a great product for small dark spots on your skin .

Creamy Eye Treatment: This one's a keeper , definately one my fave's . My eyes are moistrurized it seeps into your skin nicely and doesnt irritate the eyes .

Ultra facial Cream: Im not relly sure about this one its a very light weight moisturizer it did not sweep me off my feet.

Midnight Recovery Concentrate : Not parting ways with this baby . I enetered the challenge already a big fan of night oils and as the challenge ends my love affair with this product will continue. Great bottle which allows easy application, really hydrates the skin I wake up with softer brighter looking skin.

In conclusion I did not really have any major problems with the products. The two products which stood out to me is the Midnight recovery oil and the creamy avacado eye cream.

xoxo
Refilwe


Hey there,
Its been three weeks on the Kiehl's 28 day #ChangeYourSkin challenge. I shall be updating you on how things have been going because the end is near. This week has gone like a breeze in general my skin does feel a bit different it is a lot firmer than before.

Powerful-Strength Line Reducing Concentrate :
I have gotten use to this product to the extent that i do not feel or should i say notice the tingling feeling when applying it . I mentioned that my skin feels a lot firmer I believe the firmness of my skin has to do with this product.

Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution:
I have been using this product on my dark spots in the beginning the darkness of the spots reduced drastically, but it seems that the lightening of the spots has reached a plateau . I say this because the darkness of the spots seems to be the same as last week.

Creamy Eye Treatment:
Still continuing to be a hit with me . This product keeps my under eyes hydrated and smooth.

Ultra facial Cream:
There is not much I can say about this face cream, Its a light weight cream and gives your skin full moisture ( came in really handy during the cold front this week). I have noticed though that using this has made my T-zone oil up faster when I apply makeup.

Midnight Recovery Concentrate :
A winning product still my favourite. When you wake up your skin just feels so smooth and looks brighter.

xoxoxo
Refilwe

Its been a week since I began the Kiehl’s 28 day #changeYourSkin challenge using the 5 iconic products, so I am going to break down how things have been going so far .

Dermatologist Solutions Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate
This was the one product I was a bit sceptical to try, being 20 years old I have to be honest I haven't reached that stage in my life where lines and wrinkles are an issue for me, but I do have a few lines on my neck so I decided to keep an eye on those as I used the product. I am not particularly a fan of the tingling warm sensation you get after applying the product. But I have to admit I'm a fan of the orangey smell and I have noticed a small difference in the lines on my neck .

Dermatologist Solutions Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution
This is the product which has shown the greatest results in the first week . I have been using it on my cheeks focusing on all the dark spots I have from popping various annoying pimples. The dark spots have drastically reduced in darkness and I definitely have a feeling by the rate the product is working all the spots will be gone by the end of the challenge .

Midnight Recovery Concentrate
I think I have fallen in love , everything about this product makes me smile from the packaging, to the smell and to how soft and well moisturized my skin feelings in the morning . This one is a keeper!

Ultra Facial Cream
I must say I love this face cream it leaves my skin soft and well hydrated without the oily feeling. Its has a light weight formula so its perfect for those make-up days . The only con to this product is that it doesn't have SPF and I personally prefer day creams which have SPF ( you can always just use your own sunscreen).

Creamy eye treatment with Avocado
I never expected to really like this product one of my favourites , as I have mentioned above wrinkles ,lines etc have never really been a problem of mine but after using this I finally understand the importance of a good eye cream. The skin under my eyes looks so much more brighter helping me achieve a overall more a awake healthy look.

So far so good I have been enjoying the challenge and my skin care routine has gone up a notch

xoxoxo
Refilwe

My first Impression
I have just received the Kiehls 5 iconic products and i am accepting the 28 day #ChangeYourSkin challenge . The products I received was the Dermatologist Solutions Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate, Dermatologist Solutions Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution, Midnight Recovery Concentrate, Ultra Facial Cream and the Creamy eye treatment with Avocado.
So before I begin the challenge let me share a few things about my skin.

I have never been one prone to skin problems I get the occasional breakouts and extra oily T-zone . I have also had a constant battle with an uneven skin tone and have a few scars on my cheeks from popping my pimples ( which I know is so wrong ).

As a a year old student When it comes to my skin my goal is to have healthy, hydrated ,glowing skin and spend most my days with minimal makeup or no makeup at all. I love full moisture and products which are not too harsh .

Can't wait to begin the challenge , follow my journey (:
xoxoxo
Refilwe

**FINAL REVIEW**

Hey BB beauts

So it's been quite a while since I uploaded and updated my review and that's because I had an allergic reaction to the products. :(

Please watch my video for a further detailed explanation, pictures, my progress and for my whole entire experience and communications with the Beauty Bulletin and Kiehl's team.

I just want to highlight that just because I had a breakout from the products doesn't mean that I think the products are terrible or that I think any less of them. What works for someone won't necessarily work for the next person and the only way to find out if something is for you is through trial and error. I've seen some AMAZING results from the other ladies taking part of this campaign and that in its entirety speaks volumes!!

Lastly I want to reiterate how thankful I am to have been chosen for this challenge and to honestly say that through the process of my skin not working out with the products, the BB and Kiehl's team customer service was A++ and that on its own is something I'm truly appreciative of.

Love x

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Hello BB beauts!

My name is Azande and I'm 26 years old. I'm a part time makeup artist and partner of BeatMUA and full time candidate attorney.

I was extremely excited for the opportunity to take part in the 28 day #High5ToGreatSkin #ChangeYourSkin challenge, especially since my skin has been doing a number on me of late and also because I had only heard great things about Kiehls products.

My skin concerns:

I used to struggle with acne prone skin but with numerous skin treatments, dermatologist visits and I guess with age, the relationship between my skin and acne has become a more harmonious one, besides the 2 or 4 pimples on a monthly (we know why). I get these on my face and my chest. The problem is these bad boys don't just come and go, they've left evidence in the form of dark marks/spots to show that "I was here."

I have an uneven skin tone where certain areas of my face are darker than others - mainly under my eyes and mouth/chin area.

My skin is on the oily side, even though it tends to be a bit drier in the winter time, it maintains oily/combination.

I received the 5 iconic products last night just as I got in from work and I immediately put them to work for my night time skin care routine. I also used them this morning.


My first impressions (in order of how I used them):

1. Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution - I'm the most excited for this product especially for it's brightening effects targeted at evening out skin tone. The consistency is comparable to that of a liquid toner,which I like, as its light weight.

2. Powerful-Strength Line Reducing Concentrate - it smells extremely fresh and citrusy. It left a tingling/stinging sensation which lingered for about 10 minutes or so.

3. Creamy Eye Treatment - my under eye area is the driest of my whole face and because this product has a very thick consistency, I'm excited to see how it helps with the dryness.

4. Midnight Recovery Concentrate - I am most apprehensive about this product, as I tend to shy away from any kind of oils on my face (except for tea tree oil). To the touch, the consistency felt pretty light weight and it didn't leave me feeling oily but I'll see how it fares over the next weeks.

5. Ultra Facial Cream - because I used the midnight recovery concentrate last night, I decided not to use this moisturiser (I have a great anxiety about being oily lol). I used it this morning and so far my face hasn't felt "heavy" or excessively oily.

I can't wait to share more of my thoughts,
Love x

Remember how happy I was when Beauty Bulletin chose me to review Kiehl's fab five skincare routine?
I couldn't wait to use the products because I had heard so much about them. The review fell right into my goals for 2016 (great skin, get fit, eat healthy, make my first million... you know, the usual).

Religiously, I pampered myself every night and every morning with the products. I was committed to dedicating the next 28 days to Kiehl's and healthy skin.
My favourite was the Midnight Recovery Concentrate, because it smelled of lavender and calmed me down after a rather hectic day. It also performed miracles on my face. I swear Kiehl's stuffs each bottle with fairy dust because I looked like I had a facelift. I'm not even kidding. It was as if the Midnight Recovery Concentrate was an actual Instagram filter - in fact, Instagram should name a filter after this product.



Little did I know that my journey with Kiehl's was about to take a turn. Day 3 into my challenge I experienced a break out on my chin - 3 pesky pimples weaseled their way to freedom, making a break for it right through my delicate skin. It was extremely painful and I could almost hear when it throbbed. I've always heard people say when you start a new skin regime, this sort of thing tends to happen, so I continued with the challenge. By day 7 the break out got worse so I decided to email Lori from Beauty Bulletin. She responded immediately and told me she would get Kiehl's to contact me. I spoke to a Kiehl's consultant that very day who then told me to stop using the products immediately.

A few days later Kiehl's dermatologist, Dr. Sian Hartshorne, called me to chat about my skin. It turns out that I am experiencing adult acne! Adult acne? I am still getting my head around that one. After chatting to me indepth, Dr. Hartshorne explained that my skin was to sensitive for the amount of products I was using. She then officially advised me to stop using all the Kiehl's products and prescribed an ointment to ease the pain.

Now you may think that I am disappointed by this whole experience, but you are sadly mistaken. I am highly impressed by the way Beauty Bulletin and Kiehl's handled the situation. It felt as if I was their top priority and they stopped at nothing to get to the bottom of my crisis.

Would I recommend Kiehl's? Absolutely! Even though it didn't work for me, I have seen some phenomenal reviews of the brand. In fact, I managed to convert a few people to change to Kiehl's. If it doesn't work for you, at least they have an amazing, caring team to assist you on your Kiehl's journey.

I would like to thank Beauty Bulletin and Kiehl's for the opportunity to review the #High5toGreatSkin products.

p.s. My skin is healing nicely and I found a nice light tinted moisturiser to cover up the blemishes.



Stay Gold,
Mandy

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The Kiehl's 28 Day Challenge - First Impressions

Hello Beautiful,
Today I received my much anticipated package from Beauty Bulletin, 5 Kiehl's products that promises to change my skin within 28 days. Let me say that again - Twenty-eight days!

When I read that Beauty Bulletin was searching for beauty influencers to take up the challenge, I absolutely had to enter because nothing works on my skin. Let me explain -
I've been blessed with problem free skin all through my teens and early 20's. At 27 I fell pregnant and I've been suffering with skin issues ever since. I wouldn't exactly call it adult acne, but my skin is patchy, I experience breakouts and I definitely have dark spot or discolouration issues. That's the reason I don't go anywhere without my foundation or at least a bit of bronzer.

Beauty Bulletin have requested that I take a few no makeup selfies and I am not going to lie to you, it wasn't easy. I made a promise to myself that I will always be truthful to you so here goes. See below for pic. The struggle is really real
Note the patchiness just below my hairline.
There you have it, @themandyex in her true form - pigmentation, big pores, dark circles around the eyes, you name it, it's there. Sheesh, I feel like Alicia Keys right now. This is kinda liberating!

The Kiehl's high 5 products include:
Dermatologist Solutions™ Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing
Dermatologist Solutions™ Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution
Ultra Facial Moisturizing Cream
Creamy Eye Treatment with Avo
Midnight Recovery Concentrate
When I first saw the packaging I thought "Wow, Kiehl's mean business." These products are not wrapped in pretty boxes to lure you into buying them, in fact they look almost medicinal. Now I don't know about you, but that in itself makes me believe that these products could actually work on my skin!

To follow my expedition to fabulous skin, please join me on Instagram and my Facebook page. I will be using #changeyourskin and #high5togreatskin. Who knows, I may even throw in a video or Snapchat to document it all.

Have you used Kiehl's before? I'd love to hear from you!

Stay Gold,
Mandy

My first applications of the products were last night and wow!
Opening the packages was like opening up your birthday presents. Stunning packaging and convenient bottles which really assists in not overusing the products. A very little amount of product is needed in each case.

Dermatologist Solutions™ Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution - just 3-4 drops from the dropper lid is needed and applied it directly to the bad pigmentation areas of my face. It feels like a "medicine" and not just a lotion that you hope works.

Creamy Eye Treatment with Avo - again just a spot of this cream is needed for around the eyes. Such a soft feeling but yet not greasy at all.

Dermatologist Solutions™ Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing - a few drops and away you are. Silky feeling and again, no greasiness.

Midnight Recovery Concentrate - the essential oils in this concentrate just relaxes your senses. No greasiness (beginning to like this non greasiness feel)

Ultra Facial Moisturizing Cream - just a little again and smooth silky feeling.

I have been using quite a unique skin care range for about 5-6 years. Its now a habit but I do not see much change in my skin condition, especially the pigmentation.

What I am hoping for during my trial is that I have lighter pigmentation areas, less fine lines around my eyes and overall glowing skin.

At 43 its time to take control and do whats necessary to get what I want.

Just an update from yesterday. When I arrived home last night my domestic worker asked me if I have done anything to my skin because it is different. She thought I looked so good and fresh (and all this after a hard days work). Couldn't help but smile from ear to ear

Week 2
I have never spent this amount of time and enjoyment applying products to my face. Its the middle of winter and my skin feels nourished with no tightness. My skin looks alive and I look fresh and awake.

The pigmentation seems lighter but because I see it everyday it seems only a slight change. I would prefer to only post comparison photo's after another week of my trial.

Lets see the surprises next week.

Week 3 #ChangeYourSkin ; #High5ToGreatSkin
I decided to take part in this trial to try find a suitable product for anti ageing, hydration & pigmentation.
My first impressions from my 1st review have not changed. I'm still excited to continue with my routine due to the magnificent textures and fragrances of the products. My skin feels new every night and every morning.

After cleansing with my regular face wash (and exfoliating once a week) I first apply the Dermatologist Solutions™ Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution concentrating mainly on the dark areas of my face. Once this has been absorbed by my skin I apply the Creamy Eye Treatment with Avo . This only needs a touch of the cream and is patted lightly (using my fingers next to the pinky) on the bone below my eye as well as under the brow.

After the eye cream has been absorbed by the skin I use 3-4 pumps of the Dermatologist Solutions™ Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing and lightly patting it all over my face and neck. This is absorbed very quickly into the skin so I need to ensure that I spread over the entire area.

At night I apply a few drops of Midnight Recovery Concentrate. This is my absolute favourite. The smell is calming not only to my skin but to my senses too. Although this is oily it does not feel oily once it is on the skin and started absorbing. If I could apply this in the morning I would.

In the morning I repeat the above but replace the Midnight Recovery Concentrate with the Ultra Facial Moisturizing Cream which is just as soft as the Midnight Recovery Concentrate but a cream.

Before I leave the house I make sure I apply my normal sunscreen (and of course re-applying when possible).

The new photo's today definite shows the breaking up of the pigmentation beginning to start and some lightening on the bigger areas.

Tell me what you think

Hello,

This is my very first campaign and I am rather ashamed to admit that at 38 years old this is my first time using anything other than a daily moisturiser on my skin but I have really been struggling with my skin feeling really dry and it looking blotchy so I am very excited about this #changeyourskin campaign!

I am a work from home mom to four (the oldest is 14 and the youngest is 2) and I blog over at HarassedMom and SA Mom Blogs! My life is pretty crazy and while I am in front of my laptop in the mornings, the afternoons are spent in my car running around!

Back to the campaign! The plan is for me to use the 5 products Kiehls sent us and track how it changes my skin. I have never really had issues with my skin and I rarely wear make up but lately I have noticed a change in my skin, it is uneven, dry and just looking a little unloved so I am really hoping that these creams help to change all of this.

So what did we get?

1. Midnight Recovery Concentrate RRSP 755.00
2. Dermatologist Solutions™ Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution RRSP 700.00
3. Dermatologist Solutions™ Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing RRSP 825.00
4. Creamy Eye Treatment with Avo RRSP 385.00
5. Ultra Facial Moisturizing Cream RRSP 355.00

I have only just started using them all so can't make too much comment but I will say that the Eye Treatment is my favourite so far.

I am struggling a little with the Recovery Concentrate purely because I hate having oily creams on my face and this one feels oily to me BUT you put it on at night and by morning it's all soaked in and doesn't leave my skin feeling oily so I am dealing with it.

I am really excited about the dark spot solution because I have noticed a few dark spots on my face!

It is going to be interesting to see how my skin responds to all of these but I am excited and hopefully I will you will be giving me a #high5togreatskin in 28 days!

So far it's going well. I am struggling a little bit because it feels like I am putting too much on my skin but I was only using a moisturiser so it is 4 more products!

I love the avo eye cream, it smells nice and is the one I can handle the best on my skin. The Midnight Recovery Concentrate is very oily (for me) but then remember I hate oily stuff on my skin, fortunately we add this at night only, so I put it on and then go to bed and its all soaked in by morning.

I have been using the Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution on my chest as well because it is also pretty blotchy with dark spots, even though it is also an oily type serum, it doesn't bug me as much as the Midnight one.

UPDATE: WEEK 3
I can honestly say I am loving these products. One of the excuses reasons I have avoided adding things into my regime is because I always felt it would take so much time to add this cream and that cleanser and that oil but I have it down now and I do it without even really thinking about it.

The best is the difference I can feel and see in my skin. It is softer, definitely more hydrated, even while I was sick and not drinking any water and felt awful, my skin looked pretty good. I have noticed though that some mornings it does stay a bit "oily" for a little longer than I would like.

The eye cream is still my favourite, not really sure exactly why but the cream is the right texture, I love the fragrance, it just works for me.

Kiehl’s reckons they can #ChangeYourSkin in 28 days! Ok, I’m listening. They believe that in just 28 days my skin will look younger, healthier and blemish free. All I have to do is commit to using their top 5 anti-aging products and prepare to be wowed. Well, do you know what I say to that? BRING IT! Here’s to my 28 Day Kiehl’s #High5ToGreatSkin Challenge.

So, here goes. For the next 28 days I will be testing 5 Kiehl’s products and I will be sharing weekly updates of my journey with you. I can’t tell you how excited I am. My skin isn’t feeling on top of its game to be honest. The 5 Kiehl’s #High5ToGreatSkin products address 5 main issues – dryness, fine lines, wrinkles, uneven skin tone and dehydration. Yip, I’m no stranger to any of these skin issues. I figure now that I’m ticking on to the wrong side of my 30s, it’s time to take some action.

What I’ll be testing:

Midnight Recovery Concentrate (R755)
What is does: Regenerates, restores and replenishes skin. Improves hydration and leaves your skin looking and feeling soft and well rested.
How it works: A mix of essential oils and botanicals work with your skins natural nocturnal activity and boost the skins revival – while you sleep.

Dermatologist Solutions™ Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution (R700)
What it does: Fights to diminish dark spots and even out skin tone.
How it works: A combination of Activated C, Vitamin C, White Birch and Peony extract break down and eliminate clusters of pigmentation and prevent future spots.

Dermatologist Solutions™ Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing (R825)
What it does: Improves overall skin texture, tone and radiance while reducing lines and wrinkles.
How it works: The 10.5% Vitamin C packs a powerful punch to combat all those unwanted crow’s feet.

Creamy Eye Treatment with Avo (R385)
What it does: Gently moisturizes the delicate eye area.
How it works: Rich in avocado oil and shea butter hydrates the skin around the eyes keeping them fresh and healthy.

Ultra-Facial Moisturizing Cream (R355)
What it does: Keeps your skin moisturized for 24 hours. Leaves skin soft, smooth and healthy-looking.
How it works: Squalane and Imprerata Cylindrica boast the ability to retain water and deeply hydrate skin. Glycoprotein shields skin against cold weather and moisture loss is reduced while drawing moisture from the air.

I’m really looking forward to seeing what sort of transformation my skin goes through over the next 28 days. Holding thumbs that I can #High5ToGreatSkin at the end of the challenge. Be gone with you wrinkly, dry skin.

Hi everyone!

My name is Roxy and I'm the blogger behind CGScreative (formerly CityGirlSearching). I've just turned 28 (yesterday was my birthday & so this challenge has come at just the right time!). I have been invited to test out Kiehls claim to #ChangeYourSkin in 28 days. Follow along in my journey here:

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|| First Impressions:

I've got a short video of my impressions, and more specifically my skin concerns.
Click here to see the first video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yc66-gP-Gk
I just got back from South Korea where I was living for the past few years. It was mid summer (humid & hot) and landed smack bang into the dry Winter of South Africa and so my skin has no idea what's going on.

Apart from dryness & fine lines, my biggest skin concern is pigmentation which I'm hoping these products are able to help me with. I can't wait to start using them and to share with you my thoughts and feelings on them and how they are making my skin look & feel.

This will be my first experience of the Kiehls brand but I have heard such great things about their products and can't wait to experience them first hand.

Here are the products I'll be testing over the next 28 days:

*Midnight Recovery Concentrate (R755)
*Powerful Strength Line Reducing Concentrate (R825):
*Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution (R700):
*Ultra Facial Cream (R355):
*Ultra facial Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado (R385):

#High5ToGreatSkin!

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|| UPDATE: How my skin feels +-1 week on & how I've been using the products

I officially started using all 5 products for the past 5 days and am happy to report that I am LOVING them! No more tight skin throughout the day, just supple skin the stays well moisturised through out the day.
I have been continuing with my usual skincare routine (Korean beauty products from my time spent living in South Korea) which consists of:
-gentle face cleanser
-toner
-suncream (super important to use everyday, especially when using any products that contain high doses of Vitamin C!)

Morning:
After cleansing & toning my skin I start with the Kiehls Ultra facial Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado. The hygiene seal is a little finicky as excess cream keeps getting caught outside the lid but I seem to have figured out a good system now. A little really goes a long way, and I can tell this eye cream is going to last a very long time. The cream sinks into my skin effortlessly and has really helped fill in the fine lines I have under and around my eyes. I'm looking forward to seeing how much of an improvement of fine lines I see in the next few weeks.

Next I apply the Powerful Strength Line Reducing Concentrate. It's a rather thick texture which is harder to rub than other concentrates I've used before BUT I love the fact that it is thick as it leaves me skin feeling taught and mattified. I was worried my skin would be left feeling taught and dry but that hasn't been the case at all. I really love how plump and firm my entire face feels after using this cream.

Once that's been applied I use the Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution. It's a very runny oil which I LOVE! I love the fragrance and the texture, which does take a little getting used to as you have to work quickly to rub it in. It sets the Powerful Strength Line Reducing Concentrate really nicely, but does require a few minutes to sink into your skin. I apply this over my entire face, and then use more to target my problem pigmentation areas by dabbing more serum onto those places.

After waiting a few minutes I then apply the Ultra Facial Cream which is a thick, white textured cream that is easily absorbed into the skin. I really like fragranced skin care items, and find the subtle smell of this cream to be a little off putting to me. But it goes away rather quickly and my skin is left supple and smooth.

Finally I apply my favourite suncream and let everything set for a few minutes before beginning my makeup routine.

Evening:
My evening routine is the same as the above, minus the suncream and with the addition of the Midnight Recovery Concentrate.
Straight after cleansing and toning I apply the Midnight Recovery Concentrate which has the most delightful, subtle lavender fragrance. It's perfect for bedtime and helps me relax and unwind from the day. This oil based serum takes a little time to be absorbed into the skin, but the process of massaging it all over my face is a very relaxing one and one I look forward to.

Then I add the eye cream, line reducing concentrate, dark spot solution & finally the ultra cream and then I'm ready for bed.

Since living in South Korea (and experiencing the world of Asian beauty) I am well accustomed to so many skincare steps (Korean women swear by the 10 Step Beauty Routine) so adding in these 5 skincare products hasn't been an issue for me. I do think some women might find it a it harder to adjust to putting so many creams and lotions on their skin, but you get used to it quickly and your skin will thank you for it!
I will keep you updated on how my skin changes throughout the next few weeks!

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|| UPDATE Week 2 VIDEO

Watch the video below to see how I use the Kiehls products as well as how my skin has been after using them!
P.S It is only after watching my own video that I have realised I have probably been using some of the products in the wrong order...eeek! The instructions on the packaging weren't very helpful, simply stating to use the products after cleansing (an oil based product should go BEFORE a cream product...silly me) so I have adjusted my routine and am using the products in the following way now on:

1. Midnight Recovery Concentrate (night time)
2. Ultra facial Creamy Eye Treatment
3. Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution
4. Powerful Strength Line Reducing Concentrate
5. Ultra Facial Cream

Stay tuned for a progress photo soon!

INTRODUCTION
Between winter, a week of sleepless nights and a pretty stressful month; my skin is not looking its finest. The Kiehls and Beauty Bulletin #ChangeYourSkin campaign could not have come at a better time!
So what is the whole #ChangeYourSkin campaign about? Well Kiehls and Beauty Bulletin are so confident in the 5 iconic products from Kiehls (more on those later) that they have challenged myself and a few other beauties to use the products for 28 consecutive days and to document the improvements we see in our skins. The five products address five main conditions: dryness, uneven skin tone, dehydration, fine lines and wrinkles. I definitely suffer from three of those!

At the moment my skin is in a bit of a state and so I’m really holding thumbs that these Kiehls hero products live up to the hype! Even though my skin pretty dehydrated on any given day, it is even worse because of the dry winters that we have here in Johannesburg. I have slight pigmentation on my nose and my skin tone is quite uneven on my cheeks. And of course, let’s not forget those horrid fine lines that have made a home under my eyes.
Here is a quick brief on my Kiehls arsenal that I will be using over the next few weeks...

Midnight Recovery Concentrate (RRSP R755): I have used this miracle in a bottle before and I cannot rave about it enough Applied at night (when your skin’s cell renewal is more active), it works a minor miracle while you sleep; revealing smoother, more radiant skin in the morning. It is packed full of pure essential oils and distilled botanicals that dramatically restore the skin's health.
Powerful Strength Line Reducing Concentrate (RRSP R825): When I saw this, I knew exactly where I would be applying it – all over my forehead and neck! I have seen a few fine lines creeping in and I am not happy about it! Over and above fighting fine lines and wrinkles, this serum is also said to improve the skins texture, tone and overall radiance. It also contains L- Ascorbic acid, also known as pure vitamin C. This is essential to produce collagen but also helps to brighten the skin and is a great anti-oxidant!
Clearly CorrectiveTM Dark Spot Solution (RRSP R700): This is a silicone-paraben-fragrance free serum that not only helps to lighten dark spots, it also helps prevent future ones from cropping up. Peony extract and Activated C work together to reverse the discoloration and improve skin clarity. Although I don’t have a lot of pigmentation, I do have a tiny bit on my nose from too many days spent outdoors without enough sunscreen, so I am very interested to see what happens there.
Ultra Facial Cream (RRSP R355): This super hydrating moisturiser has a very interesting ingredient sourced all the way from Antarctica: Glacial Glycoprotein Extract. What’s so special that this ingredient had to come all the way from Antarctica you ask? Well it has incredible protection against dryness, it is an amazing anti-oxidant, plus it helps to retain water in the skin, giving you 24 hour hydration. I’m pretty excited to plonk this onto my face.
Ultra facial creamCreamy Eye Treatment with Avocardo (RRSP R385): I’ve really been neglecting my under eye area recently and so I’m really hoping that this Kiehls eye treatment will perk it up. It is ophthalmologist and dermatologist tested so should be fine for those with sensitive eyes. Avocado oil is known to be incredibly moisturising, combined with shea butter, this eye treatment sounds like a winner!
All my reviews will also be going up here on Beauty Bulletin as well as my blog so go and have a read. There will be weekly updates so stay tuned!

WEEK ONE
I'm officially one week into my Kiehls #ChangeYourSkin journey! I've been using five iconic products from Kiehls for a full seven days now - time for an update!

My skin has taken such a beating these past few weeks. Besides the normal dehydration thanks to the horrid dry weather here in Johannesburg, I have been incredibly stressed and that takes a massive toll on my skin in the form of breakouts. Having said that though, I have noticed that my skin isn't as dehydrated and flakey as it normally is around this time of the year, the texture is quite a bit smoother and it certainly feels a lot more plump so, so far, so good!
Here's a quick run down on my thoughts on the products, seven days in...

Midnight recovery concentrate: Man, oh man I love this product, definitely my favourite so far! I press a few drops of this concentrate into my skin every night before I hop into bed. It has such a relaxing scent that it has almost become a bit a relaxing bedtime ritual for me, especially with this ridiculously stressful time we've been going through. A little goes a long way so don't go crazy with it! I love the fact that it sinks into my thirsty skin almost immediately - no oil stained pillow cases, hooray! In the morning my skin is noticeably better- smoother, clearer and not as angry.
Powerful Strength Line Reducing Concentrate: I've been slapping this wrinkle zapping concentrate all over my neck as a preventative measure. The consistency is quite thick but it literally melts into your skin as your apply it, making it feel quite luxurious. Because I don't have many pronounced lines or wrinkles it's hard to say if this product is making a difference but I am confident that it is hard at work behind the scenes!
Clearly CorrectiveTM Dark Spot Solution: This product really suprised me - I have been applying it to the tops of my hands as I have some sun damage there from driving and there has been a huge difference, I could kick myself for not taking photo's! I also apply the solution to my nose and the tops of my cheeks where I have some discolouration and because of the change I saw on my hands, I have high hopes for my face.
Kiehls dark spot solutionUltra Facial Cream: So often moisturisers leave my skin looking shiny and so it's not easy for me to find one that I love. That was not the case with the Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream! It is light and airy on my skin but still floods it with hydration and it doesn't leave my skin looking like I could fry an egg on it. I really think that this moisturiser coupled with the Midnight Recovery Concentrate make and amazing hydration duo!
Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado: The first time I used this eye treatment I used waaaay too much and my under eye area resembled an oil slick. So, like the Midnight Recovery Concentrate, a little goes a long way. The consistency is very interesting because even though it is quite thick and almost tacky, it isn't uncomfortable on the skin or feel thick and gloopy. I like that it stays put in the area that you apply it and doesn't end up sliding into your eyeball like so many eye creams do. Again, I think one week is a bit too soon to see a difference when it comes to the under eye area but I'm definitely enjoying using this product!