It’s day 28 of my Kiehl's #ChangeYourSkin Challenge and I am really quite blown away. I knew the Kiehl’s products would be good, I just didn’t know they would be this good. I totally get the hype associated with this brand because after just 28 days, my skin feels healthy, hydrated and a whole lot happier than it was before all the Kiehl’s loving.

When Beauty Bulletin got in touch with me with the news that I was chosen to take part in the Kiehl's #ChangeYourSkin Challenge, I was over the moon. My skin had been feeling super dry and old and really needed a bit of a boost in the right direction. The challenge was to use 5 Kiehl’s products for 28 days and report back on my experience. Well, I’ll tell you something, it’s been an absolute joy using these Kiehl’s skin products and here's why.

Dermatologist Solutions™ Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution (R700)
This little bottle of clear liquid is a combination of vitamin c, white birch and peony extract and fights dark spots. It smells delicious and feels light and fresh on the skin. While I don’t have a problem with dark spots, I used it anyway because it’s said to brighten the skin and work as a preventive. Just a few drops was enough to cover my whole face and neck.

Dermatologist Solutions™ Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing (R825)
This was one of the products I was most excited to try because of the whole “wrong side of 30, lines and wrinkles” concern! I love the consistency, it’s thick and luxurious and pretty much melts into my skin as I apply it. I’m not really sure if this bad boy has gotten rid of any of my fine lines but I really love the way my skin feels when I use this product. It feels a little tighter and glow-ier which is always good. A little goes a long way with this creamy concoction and I still have over half a bottle left to use.

Kiehls ChangeYourSkin Challenge - powerful strength line reducing

Ultra-Facial Moisturizing Cream (R355)
This has been a big ol’ tub of moisturizing magic for my skin. I noticed the difference after just 1 day of using the Ultra-facial moisturizing cream. My skin is no longer dry and sad, and as with all the Kiehls products, a little goes a long way. Only a small amount is needed to leave my skin feeling hydrated and fresh. One thing that has stood out for me with this cream is the lasting factor. My skin does not dry out after applying this in the morning. I can feel the moisture all day long.

Creamy Eye Treatment with Avo (R385)
This little champ surprised me. I haven’t used an eye cream before (shock-horror) so I wasn’t really expecting much… boy was I wrong. This creamy eye guy is amazing. The consistency is super thick and creamy, yet absorbs into the under-eye area almost immediately. I love how only a teeny-tiny drop manages to hydrate and brighten my under eye area.

Midnight Recovery Concentrate (R755)
Without a doubt, my number 1 superstar product. The midnight recovery concentrate is what skin care dreams are made of. I cannot fault it at all. Getting ready for bed is a whole new ball game thanks to this little bottle of magic. A few drops leaves my skin feeling relaxed, soft and pampered. I love it.

I have loved the Kiehl's #ChangeYourSkin Challenge and look forward to my on-going journey to healthy and happy skin.

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My first day I received I started using My Kiehl's. First I did my cleansing. I am in my 40's and pray that Khiel's can vanish my lines and dark eye mark away. The first my five steps. I had this tingling sensation on my face. The next morning I did the four steps as the Kiehl's midnight recovery concentrate is only for night use. It takes me about ten minutes morning and night with this process. My skin feels soft a smooth. Well my journey continues and hope this product will be a success.

Apologies for my review being late...my phone just hasn't been cooperating with me lately!

So happy to part of this journey! Being a therapist I always search for products that actually work.

Concerns:
Genetically- I'm prone to hyperpigmentation around my eye area which has always been a concern for me, I also have skin that scars easily.

I've always had dehydrated skin,and I believe everyone's is to some extent, environmental damage is a constant struggle for skin.

I also have been suffering recently with stress and hormonal breakouts so i feel like my skin never has a break even if I stop using makeup for a while.

I'm keen to see how my skin changes over the next 28 days!

Day 1 (15 July 2016)/First impressions:

I started of with the Creamy Eye Treatment which sure is creamy, yet quickly absorbed leaving just enough hydration ..eye creams normally sting my eyes no matter what brand it is or how i apply it (normally i apply it with ring fingers around entire eye area, not too close,and above brow bone) but this one didn't at all. #High5 to that!!

Next i tried out the Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution which absorbed easily which I love, really keeping my fingers crossed with this one (also put just a little bit under my eye area - anything to get rid of those dark rings!!)

And lastly I applied all over my face and neck the Midnight Recovery Concentrate..i must admit, I cringe at the idea of putting any form of oil on my face, but I've decided to use this as a pm treatment for the duration of the #High5ToGreatSkin challenge.
As a therapist I believe anything "heavier" or "richer" should be used at night when your body is in a state of rest and repair.

Keen to try out the rest in the morning! Continue this journey with me on IG : @ragdoll.za , Facebook : Yuvthi Raghubir, Snapchat : yooovz
Until next time.. :)

Day 7 Review :

MY SKIN LOOKS AMAZING!

Remember I said I suffer with breakouts? They have completely calmed down!!!

I stuck to a simple routine for the week- AM: Line Concentrate as a serum, Creamy eye Cream , and face moisturiser
PM: Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution as a serum including entire eye area, then the Creamy Eye Treatment over, which felt like and easier application than doing it the other way around. And lastly the Midnight Recovery Concentrate over my face and neck.

As part of my weekly routine,I had microdermabrasion (intense exfoliation using alimunium oxide crystals) done on Monday and exfoliated again on Friday , masking after both of the above. I use an illuminating honey mask as a leave on mask. Masking is so important after an exfoliation because it closes your pores, locking in the goodness of serums applied underneath.

I also received my Clarisonic Mia2 with a cleanser, which is an effortless way to cleanse and gently exfoliate your skin. I would recommend this to everyone, especially if you wear makeup daily. Do yourself a favor and get your hands on one..you will thank me later:)
I would recommend exfoliating AND masking twice a week to allow optimal product absorbtion and penetration.

My skin also has a more even tone, especially under my eye area which I love!

I love that the range is so result driven, I am so pleased, and we are only one week in!

Keep following my journey! Exciting times ahead!

Until next time....

#High5ToGreatSkin #changeyourskin

I'm super excited about the journey I'll be going on with Kiehl's. Skin care is the first step to self love.

28 Days with products that are aimed at effectively targeting my problems, I'm all for that.

I'll be posting an update video every week on my channel. Subscribe to get the low down.

WEEK 2

A person skin is way more sensitive than the rest of your body, especially knowing that your face is your introduction to the world.

It has been a week now that I have been using these 5 products.

The one I'm more excited to see how it works for me is the Dark Spot Corrector but with that being said, the Ultra facial cream has been making my skin feel like gold. Super radiant and effective. Midnight Recovery smells D E V I N E.

I'm in love.

It sometimes hits me all the times I use the products how great my skin is going to turn out to be and I must say, it is slowly giving me the confidence to walk proudly in my skin.


Let's see how this new love with Kieh'ls turns out and how far is going to go!

#High5ToGreatSkin

I am so excited to be part of the #High5ToGreatSkin #ChangeYourSkin campaign and to be able to share my journey and results with you. That is exactly why I joined BB and started my own blog...

My skin concerns… how much time do you have?! The cold weather in Cape Town has change my skin from oily/combination to scaly and flaky. Almost in an instant. Add pigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles and enlarged pores to the mix and you get a big ol’ mess. I have really been struggling lately and I can’t wait to see what Kiehl’s can do for me.

WEEK 1: Loving Kiehl’s!
I mentioned on day 1 that my main skin concerns are dry, sensitive and flaky skin. Uhm… no more!!! After a week of using these Kiehl’s cult beauties, my skin is smooth, soft and glowing. I am so happy.

Here are my thoughts on each product…

KIEHL'S MIDNIGHT RECOVERY CONCENTRATE

I have been lucky enough to have tried this cult before and it is most definitely worthy of its status. The thin, non-greasy consistency makes it ideal for all skin types. Let’s hope it performs as well as I remember. Especially now that my skin is so dry.

Week 1: I wasn’t sure that this oil would pack the punch my skin needs right now, but it does! I use a little more than the recommended 3 drops and my skin loves it. Liquid gold I tell you. No more tight, flaky skin. I have been using it in the mornings too and my skin feels calmed and soothed the moment this glorious liquid touches my freshly cleansed skin. I think using it twice a day is exactly what my skin needed as this harsh Cape Town weather has not been kind to me.

Week 3: I have found my holy grail product for winter!! Day 1... dull, scaly, tight and uncomfortable. Day 21... smooth, soft, glowing skin!! I am over the moon. Using this oil twice a day has been my skin's saving grace!

Week 4: I couldn't be happier! This oil is magic. This light, easily absorbed liquid literally saved my face this winter. If you have environmentally stressed skin, this is the products you need to get. It soothes, calms, moisturises and nourishes even the driest and most sensitive of skins. It gets 11/10!!

KIEHL'S CREAMY EYE TREATMENT

I don’t use an eye cream. Honestly, I find most so overpriced that I just can’t justify the purchase. I am 38 though and my under eye area really needs some TLC. I can’t wait to see how this cream performs. I have only heard good things. I tried it last night and this morning and it feels super nourishing. I just need to be more careful when dipping into the tub… it is super thick and creamy and I keep on applying too much.

Week 1: This is the most nourishing eye cream I have ever used. It is very thick so you have to take your time to apply it to the delicate eye area. I can’t see much of a difference yet, but it feels good. Another plus is that my concealer applies like a dream. No caking at all!

Week 3: The longer I'm using this cream, the more I'm starting to love it. My under eye area definitely looks smoother and more hydrated. And it almost looks as though my crows feet are softening. Watch this space!

Week 4: Okay, I'm converted. I LOVE this eye cream. Crows feet have softened! I will not be able to go without Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment ever again.

KIEHL'S POWERFUL-STRENGTH-LINE-REDUCING CONCENTRATE

I tried a sample of this beauty when we still only had the pop-up store in Cape Town and I loved the feeling of the serum. Hey forehead lines! I’m coming for you! And YAY for the pump bottle.

Week 1: I love how warm this feels on my skin. This thick concentrate also has a lovely calming effect on my skin. My skin looks plump after application, but we will have to wait and see what it does to these lovely lines of mine. I’ll keep you posted.

Week 3: I thoroughly enjoy applying this serum. It feels incredible on my skin. It really looks as though my smile lines and '11' wrinkles are softening. I'm excited!

Week 4: 28 days in and I am very happy with my results. My laugh lines and '11' wrinkles are definitely less noticeable. I am over the moon. I am so excited to see what this serum will do with continued use. Well done Kiehl's!

KIEHL'S CLEARLY CORRECTIVE DARK SPOT SOLUTION

I think I may be most excited about this product. I have heard great things and I hope to experience amazing results as well. It feels great on my skin and I will let you know if I see results soon. Fingers crossed!

Week 1: It’s a bit too soon to see any changes in my dark spots, but my skin looks beautifully bright at the moment. It must be doing something! I really like that this serum feels very light on my skin and works well when combined with other products. I love that the bottle is clear and that it has a dropper… I don’t want to waste a single drop.

Week 3: I have 3 stubborn dark spots on my forehead that does not seem to want to lighten (yet!), but I apply this serum all over and my skin appears a lot brighter and more even toned than before.

Week 4: It seems as though the pigmentation spots that I have on my forehead are lightening! I am very impressed. These spots didn't just appear over night so I did not expect this serum to start making a difference in such a short amount of time. Overall my skin looks brighter and more even-toned. This is a winning product.

KIEHL'S ULTRA FACIAL CREAM

I tried this cream this morning and it feels lovely. My skin looks and feels good today. I’ll let you know how it goes. Bummer that it comes in a jar though.

Week 1: I have a lot of love for this moisturiser. I was worried that it would be a bit much after already applying quite a few other products, but it provides just enough hydration without feeling heavy at all. I think this cream would work well for most skin types. It is awesome.

Week 3: I am still so in love with this cream. It is probably the 'simplest' of the 5 products I am currently testing, but it is so effective. My skin soaks it up and is left feeling calmed and soothed. This is a must-have! My sensitive skin loves it.

Week 4: It is safe to say that I have not used many face creams that I love quite as much as I love the Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream. It is such a simple product, yet it is so effective!! It is as though my face sighs with relief the moment this cream comes in contact with my skin. If you have sensitive skin, you will love it! I highly recommend this!

FINAL THOUGHTS ON DAY 28:

When I started this challenge, I was really struggling with skin that was sensitive, dry and environmentally stressed. Today I have soft, smooth, glowing, more even-toned skin. I don't really think I need to say more. Thank you Kiehl's and Beauty Bulletin!