Based on popularity ratings and user reviews, we selected the five most popular creams from the American brand, and then studied them with passion and pleasure.
- What's special about Kiehl's creams
- Composition of creams
- Kiehl's creams: top 5
What's special about Kiehl's creams
For 167 years, Kiehl’s, which has grown from a New York family pharmacy into a global brand, has managed to conquer more than one generation of beauty users. But they love him not for his past merits, but for his ability to constantly surprise with new discoveries and original formulas, which combine:
Composition of creams
For many years, Kiehl’s specialists have been searching for the best herbal ingredients and, based on them, developing cosmetic formulas according to the latest science.
Kiehl’s brand expert in Russia Alexey Mironenko:
We believe in the power of natural ingredients and strictly monitor the safety of our formulas. In production we use high-quality natural ingredients from different parts of the planet, and we combine advanced technologies with formulations of cosmetics created in the pharmacy.”
Kiehl's creams: top 5
Ultra Facial Cream
The predecessor of the products in this range is a moisturizing fluid created in the 70s and still remains a bestseller. Like its ancestor, Ultra Facial Cream participated in an expedition to Everest, and was also tested in the harsh conditions of Greenland, proving in practice its ability to protect the skin in extremely low temperatures and strong winds.
Its advantages do not end there. The cream has a rich but light universal texture that suits any skin type, as well as:
moisturizes and prevents moisture evaporation in mode 24/7;
calms down skin and gives it a feeling of complete comfort in any conditions.
You will find valuable ingredients in its composition.
Squalane — the highest quality oil obtained from olives is similar to skin fats, so it easily integrates into the hydrolipidic barrier and strengthens it.
Antarcticin —extract of the enzyme of the bacterium pseudoalteromonas. Glycoprotein, which has more than one unique property, protects the skin from:
exposure to free radicals;
The secret of this component is the frost resistance of the molecules, which do not change their structure even in the most merciless climatic conditions.
Imperata cylindrical (desert plant extract) - Old World pharmacists have used this substance for hundreds of years to locally improve blood circulation.
Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream
Another member of the Ultra family, which is loved by those with oily and combination skin, as well as fans of light textures and oil-free formulas. Here are its features:
has a refreshing light texture;
gives a deep moisturizing effect;
reduces oily shine;
does not clog pores.
In addition to antarcticine and imperata, the composition contains:
synthetic glycerin, which retains moisture in the cells, gives the skin plasticity, softens;
vitamin E - one of the most powerful antioxidants that neutralizes free radicals while moisturizing the skin.
Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado
Moisturizing and nourishing effects are rarely combined in eye formulas. This is a cream with a very unusual water-oil texture and the ability to absorb quickly - an exception to the rule.
avocado oil from the American tropics, rich in fatty acids and vitamin A, restores moisture levels and the natural lipid barrier;
carotene — natural antioxidant with photoprotective properties;
shea butter nourishes the skin and prevents dehydration;
copper pyrrolidone carbonate retains moisture in the skin and participates in processes that help stabilize the collagen-elastin framework of the skin.
How to apply: warm up in your palms and spread with your fingertips over the orbital bone with light patting movements.
Super Multi-Corrective Cream
His responsibilities include combating all visible age-related changes. He does it like this:
increases elasticity and firmness;
tightens the skin and corrects facial contours;
In the product formula:
jasmonic acid stimulates cell renewal, evens out skin texture, gives elasticity, smoothes out fine wrinkles;
beech extract gives elasticity;
hyaluronic acid retains a large amount of water, due to which wrinkles are smoothed out.
Does not contain parabens or fragrances. Suitable for sensitive skin.
Creme de Corps Whipped Body Butter Soy Milk & Honey
Thanks to the excellent texture of whipped cream, the aroma of honey and the ability to perfectly moisturize and soften the skin of the body, this cream has many fans.
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Limited edition Kiehl's + Craig & Karl collection. Ultra Facial Cream and Creme de Corps
For many years in a row, the Kiehl’s brand has been developing a history of joint projects with the world of artists. This year, especially for the New Year, Kiehl’s is presenting a limited collection of iconic products and gift packaging from the famous creative duo Craig & Karl. The collection includes the brand's bestsellers - Ultra Facial Cream, Calendula Herbal-Extract Toner Alcohol-Free, Creme de Corps body cream and Creme de Corps whipped body cream. These products are presented in fashionable holiday packaging, and the rest can be packaged in gift bags and boxes, the design of which is also the work of Craig & Karl.
I have two limited edition holiday products - Ultra Facial Cream and Creme de Corps Body Cream. Since I have known them very well for a long time, I will share my impressions of using them. I love both products very much, so I’m incredibly glad that I now have them in such a beautiful design.
Ultra Facial Cream
I got this cream at the beginning of summer. For my oily skin it turned out to be a little heavy in the heat, so I decided to put it off until the fall. In the fall, as I expected, my skin became drier. True, I didn’t think it would be so dry. That's when I got Ultra Facial Cream. At first, I was still somewhat afraid that it might clog my pores, since I thought it was for dry skin. But, having carefully studied the composition and not finding anything suspicious or comedogenic there, I decided to take a risk.
As it turned out later, I did exactly the right thing. When I was in the Kiehl's corner, I had a skin diagnosis. She turned out to be combination, prone to oiliness (nothing new for me) and completely dehydrated (which turned out to be a big surprise). The expert selected care products for me, among which was Ultra Facial Cream.
It is suitable for all skin types that need hydration. The cream is thick, but it has a completely non-greasy texture. It is absorbed very quickly and does not leave a film or greasy feeling on the skin. The face “breathes” under it, now it doesn’t seem heavy to me at all, just what I need.
It perfectly moisturizes the skin. My flaking and feeling of tightness are gone. Under the cream you can apply any serum that will solve skin problems (if any), and Ultra Facial Cream on top for intense hydration. I also really like that the cream is unscented.
Body cream Creme de Corps
My acquaintance with the Creme de Corps line took place about 5 years ago, when we did not yet have Kiehl’s stores, but we already had fame and rave reviews. Therefore, when I found myself in Paris, Kiehl’s was one of the first on my list. I decided to start with the best sellers, and one of the purchases was the Creme de Corps body cream. Since it was just before the New Year, I took the cream in a limited edition. But not ordinary, but whipped Creme de Corps Soy Milk & Honey Whipped Body Butter with the aroma of honey and soy milk. Then I just fell in love with its smell! So New Year's, sweet, festive!
It had an amazing whipped texture, like a soufflé. It absorbed quite quickly and perfectly moisturized the skin. However, over time, the smell began to “suffocate” me. Although it is incredibly tasty, it is very sweet. But, since I really liked the caring properties of the cream, the next time I bought regular Creme de Corps, which I now have in a beautiful limited edition holiday form.
So it stuck with me for a long time. It is well absorbed and perfectly moisturizes the skin even in winter. It instantly relieves the feeling of tightness and dryness. And it is impossible not to note that the cream is available in different volumes. The smallest one, 75 ml, is convenient to take with you on trips. And the largest one, 500 ml, as in my photos, is ideal for home, as it has a convenient dispenser (I love body creams with a dispenser!).
And the most important thing for me is that it is odorless! Therefore, it can never get boring.
So I completely understand why these particular products have become Kiehl's bestsellers. They are pleasant to use, they have convenient packaging, good composition and, most importantly, they work.
By the way, gift wrapping designed by Craig & Karl comes as a gift. Therefore, if you want to give your friends or family something from the Kiehl’s range, then you don’t need to worry about where to package it all beautifully - they will do it right in the store and completely free of charge.
Which Kiehl’s products are must-haves for you personally? How do you like the design of the New Year's collection?
Tuesday, June 3 is the second day of amazing discounts at Articoli GUM and Articoli Vesna. On Tuesday we go hunting for Kiehl's and La Mer!
June 3, Tuesday
KIEHL'S. ARTICOLI GUM. 15% DISCOUNT ON EVERYTHING
Plus: free diagnosis of skin condition, creation of a care program.
Plus: after diagnosis, you will receive 3 miniatures of products that are suitable for you as a gift. (And sometimes Kiehl’s miniatures are not small, and are absolutely irreplaceable on weekend trips!)
What to take? Julia's choice
Kiehl's is one of the brands that I have a fondness for, although it's hard to say where that comes from. I think this is primarily because of their thoroughness in customer service - after our joint project to evaluate the quality of their consultants, I have never respected any brand so much.
My latest favorites are the Travel Tested Solutions line, which was previously only sold in duty free, but is now also available in Articoli. I often travel somewhere, and when in April they finally allowed me to carry cosmetics up to 100 ml in hand luggage again, I immediately put hand cream and face spray with cactus and ginseng from this line in my purse.
The peculiarity of this cream is that it not only moisturizes, but also cleanses at the same time (works as an antiseptic); in addition to cactus extract for moisturizing and ginseng for cellular respiration, it contains a mixture of essential oils (lavender, geranium and rosemary). It’s a bit of an unusual feeling at first, but I, a girl who doesn’t like hand creams in general, ended up liking it. Well, the spray is a worthy alternative to thermal water, which everyone loves so much, but I still don’t understand why and why -).
Another good and favorite product is Supremely Gentle Eye Makeup Remover. Of course, I am a fan of micellar waters, but they cannot be called gentle products - but such a creamy product can be. For some reason it seems to me that it is more delicate than all the others, and it removes makeup perfectly.
And, of course, you shouldn’t pass by Creme de Corps, I have it in the Body Butter format, I adore such textures and this is a rare case when I actually smear something on my body.
What to take? Yana's choice
I’ve loved Kiehl’s for so long and so devotedly that it’s difficult to talk about this brand, like a close friend you’ve known since kindergarten. An indirect indicator of its effectiveness and coolness for me, for example, is that in the cult Colette store in Paris, a fashion mecca for fashion gourmets around the world, in a small beauty department, where the most advanced products always appear, and space on the shelves is limited, Kiehl's is sold several years in a row. Despite the fact that brands there replace each other with kaleidoscopic speed.
The ratio of “efficiency - price - quality - ease of use” at Kiehl’s is simply perfect. And I personally get hooked on some of their products, like a drug. Considering how many products and brands I have to try every month in order to keep up with the rapidly moving beauty locomotive, the fact that I have been using this bottle for several years in a row speaks for itself.
Midnight Recovery Concentrate.
If the day is spent in a wind that freezes/burns out all living things, or in negotiations that freeze out all living things, this concentrate returns calm to the skin. And most importantly, it calms your head. The aroma is such that novo-passit is not needed. I apply it to my palms and I’m already smiling, like a cat anticipating a dose of valerian. And this is one of those three products that I definitely take with me to Corfu on a yacht. Our entire team, including the captain, usually uses it. And you know, you can’t take these sea wolves in jars :)
You see, even about one remedy, a whole poem has turned out. Therefore, I’ll tell you about the rest of my favorite “kills” in another post.
In the meantime, I want to draw your attention to this new product - Micro-Blur Skin Perfector. It literally went on sale yesterday or today. And Russia is one of the first countries in Europe where this thing is already on sale.
This, no fools, is a new generation product. Not BB or SS, but Blur. It works not with skin tone, but with its texture. Mattifies, reduces pores, smoothes out unevenness. Much more reliable than many primers. And, unlike primers, it works as a treatment too - it is clinically proven that after 4 weeks of use, the size of the pores actually (and not just in appearance) is reduced. In addition to dimethicone, which visually polishes the skin, the composition contains lipohydroxy acid and lentil extract.
I have been regularly testing the product for several days. It should be applied morning and evening as the final step of care. That is, after serum and cream. The impressions are the most positive: the pores do not get clogged, the face does not stick, plus it still gives a light tint (very light, but transparent, it will also be just right for dark-skinned people). And I really like the smell - so fresh, cheerful. In general, long live Photoshop + care in one bottle.
The price of Micro-Blur Skin Perfector before the Articoli + Beautyinsider discount is RUB 1,500. With a 15% discount upon presentation of the coupon (it is below) - do the math for yourself. If you already have Bosco or Articoli discount cards, consider it yourself too :) My opinion is that you should definitely take it tomorrow to at least try it.
LA MER. ARTICOLI SPRING, 15% DISCOUNT
Plus: presentation of new products from the Soleil De La Mer sun protection line.
Plus: gift with purchase. When you purchase a protective face lotion from this line with SPF30, you get a miniature (not so small, however - 30 ml.!) Restoring body lotion and a light moisturizing body cream The Moisturizing Soft Cream (7 ml.)
In our deep conviction, humanity is divided into those who consider La Mer the best brand of all time, and those who still doubt it. For some reason, the first category includes almost all beauty editors :)
Yana wrote so much about her favorites La Mer on our blog that at some point there was a fear that we would become called LaMerbeautyinsider.ru :)) Here are just some of these posts - here and here. And here Yulia shows that the love of beauty is not alien to her either. Especially if it's the wonderful La Mer.
In general, all that remains is to list what, from Yana’s point of view, should be bought tomorrow at the La Mer corner in Vesna.
1. Creme de la Mer. Comments required? Or are they unnecessary? :)) I'll buy it myself. Honestly. I have a 15% discount with my Bosco card. I'll print out the coupon. I'll go to the corner. Yes, this is the second of three products that I take on a yacht, to the mountains, into space, to a desert island, or into a cage with a tiger. I’ll offer the tiger Creme de la Mer and I’m sure I’ll survive.
2. Soin De La Mer The Body Cream.
In general, this is pure self-indulgence, luxury and nonsense. There are more budget-friendly body creams, I know. And they work too, I know :) But such a discount... And this cream is such a joy to me... And the jar is big, yes! It is spent very economically :) When I have nothing to spend, for some reason I always remember about the economy of spending when I take out my credit card at the checkout. Overall, I love this cream. It elevates my own bathroom in my own eyes, and at the same time, me in it:)
And what a crazy-beautiful texture!
3. Balms for the area around the eyes Baume De La mer The Eye Concentrate and The Eye Balm Intense.
My mother loves these products very much. After surgery on her eyes, they became wildly sensitive. Anything that goes wrong is immediately an allergy. And some don't help at all. And others make their eyes swell. So my mom, not really knowing what it costs (and I wisely don’t tell her this), and not really understanding what brands we consider cool here, just noticed that these eye products are the best.
In general, I will please my mother tomorrow, yes.
4. La Mer lip balm
At the link above you could read Yulia’s opinion about this balm. Mine will be short: excellent. beautiful. best. delicious. protects. looks after. doesn't shine. matte lips are a trend.
We also love La Mer:
— The Lifting Contour Serum, released in the spring (review coming soon, I like it, it’s running out, I’m sad),
— a patch mask (remember my photos with this mask on Facebook, my beloved friends?),
— the most delicate sunscreen fluid Protecting Fluid UV SPF 30 (a new one came out recently, SPF50, I really like it, and the texture remains the same light, yes, and the smell is wonderful and dangerous, you get hooked.)
And I want to try new items from the solar line:
And here, of course, the hashtag “greed pills” is requested.
Happy hunting tomorrow, friends. Maybe we'll meet in the corners)))
We remind you of the conditions and schedule of our week of amazing discounts:
Firstly, the discount is valid for only one day and only in the specified location. For example, Monday, June 2 is Bobbi Brown day at Vesna and Le Labo day at GUM.
Secondly, the discount is valid on all products of the brand that are in stock. Regardless of whether it is care, fragrance or makeup. Or, for example, a brush :)
Thirdly, to get a discount, you need to print out this coupon and present it when paying.
And, of course, say the password - Beautyinsider. You can print 10 coupons at once and present them while making purchases for all 5 days in all 10 corners that participate in the promotion. You can print 14 coupons and shop during the day, morning and evening :)
Fourthly, if you have an Articoli or Bosco discount card, the discount is cumulative. If you don’t have a discount card yet, then when you present a coupon and make any purchase (with a 15% discount), you will receive a 5% cumulative Articoli card as a gift.
Fifthly, on these days brands will additionally give gifts, give free makeup lessons, after which it is not necessary to make a purchase, hold promotions for individual selection of fragrances, and so on. As for gifts, please be understanding. It is impossible to predict the exact number of people who will come to the corner. And guaranteed to provide gifts for everyone. If you suddenly don’t have enough of something, don’t be upset. If you really want to get something, go in the morning. And in any case, take what is happening with humor. Smile, gentlemen, smile! Otherwise, no freshly purchased creams will save you from wrinkles :))
At sixth. Every day we will post a new post with details. And talk about those specific products from specific brands, discounts for which will be tomorrow, and which we use ourselves - and new products that interest us. No, we don’t receive a percentage of sales :) So we’ll be honest.
Seventh. On Thursday, June 5, there will be an Articoli + Beautyinsider party, where Yulia, Nastya Rosenoer, and I will be happy to meet those of you who will come to this event. Additional pleasures are expected on this day :). We'll tell you about the conditions soon.
Schedule for the following days:
JUNE 4, WEDNESDAY
Articoli Gum. 15% discount on all Giorgio Armani products and fragrances. (Details in the post on June 3.)
Articoli Spring 15% discount on all Jo Malone fragrances. (Details in the post on June 3)
JUNE 5, THURSDAY
Articoli Gum. 15% discount on all Tom Ford products and fragrances. (Details in the post on June 4)
Articoli Spring 15% discount on all La Prairie products. (Details in the post on June 4.)
Party Articoli + Beautyinsider. (Details on Monday, June 2.)
JUNE 6, FRIDAY
Articoli Gum. 15% discount on all Aveda products. (Details in the post on June 5.)
Articoli Spring 15% discount on all Kiehl’s products. (Well... Yes. Details - June 5th!.)
Be sure to print out the coupon and share this post among your friends and acquaintances! With love to you - Articoli and us