Kiehl's Skin Care review

I have been trying out samples of these three Kiehl's products recently and I have to say upfront, I have been blown away by the results.  I had never used Kiehl's before but after having tried these out, I don't see myself ever going without these products again.  I've had so many compliments and skin experts themselves have asked me what I am using to have my skin looking so good.  I thought I must be doing something right if the experts approve but the truth is that it is Kiehl's that is doing something right.  If you're looking for radiant, smooth and well textured skin, these are the three products I recommend you getting your hands on.

Kiehl's Hydro-Plumping Re-Texturizing Serum

This serum has made a world of a difference on the dehydration lines on my forehead.  These lines have plagued me for a few years now but having rehydrated my skin with this serum after washing my face every morning, I have to be honest, these lines have all but disappeared.  I couldn't believe my eyes.  The fact that my skin has been rehydrated has really plumped up my skin and given it a completely different texture, just as the name suggests.

Kiehl's Super Multi-Corrective Cream

This product is the star of the show.  I have been using the Serum (above) along with an SPF 50 in the mornings so I've been saving this beaut as my night cream.  It is such a pleasure to open this jar of cream in the evenings because the fragrance alone has me feeling relaxed and ready for bed.  It smells as though you are walking through a garden in full bloom.  This cream is thick and luxurious but is isn't greasy so it absorbs quickly into my skin.  This cream has also given me such incredibly visible difference to the texture and glow of my skin.

Kiehl's Super Multi-Corrective Eye-Opening Serum

This product has botanical extracts that have been used for centuries which have been combined with science for optimum results in the care of the skin around your eyes.  It can be applied in a circle from under your eye, to the outside of your eye and over your eyelid in a light tapping motion.  While it mainly aims to firm your skin, I've noticed that it has also given me radiance to the skin around my eyes.  What an added bonus!

I can't sing praises of these skin products enough.  Le BF, who is super sporty and not phased by beauty products in the slightest, has even asked if I have been doing something different to my skin.  Now ladies, when I realised that he had noticed a difference, I knew that I've found myself skin care that lives up to every expectation and then goes the extra mile in exceeding all expectations.

I hope this review helps you with your skin care! xxx

Dermalogica Face Mapping Skin Analysis

Dermalogica is a skin care brand that I keep finding myself coming back to because its quality is unparalleled. If you follow me on Twitter (@ArumLilea) you will know that I recently visited the brand new Dermalogica concept store in Rosebank Mall. While I was there I had my Face Mapping skin analysis done and I learnt so much about my skin. I know skin care can be very daunting; from entering a store to figuring out what products your skin needs, gosh even sometimes the sales ladies are so intimidating I want to avoid the whole process entirely but this is definitely a different kind of experience. Today I'm giving you the 101 on Face Mapping so that you know exactly what to expect from the moment you walk into the store.

To begin, your Face Mapping skin analysis is absolutely free of charge.  What?  Yes, you read correctly, this skin consultation is absolutely free of charge.  There is no need for you to book a time slot but rather you are free to walk in store for your Face Mapping analysis at any point of the day.

Now that I have your attention, your next question is probably, "what exactly is 'Face Mapping'?"  Face Mapping, as I've just mentioned is a skin consultation.  A skin therapist will sit with you and have a good look at your skin.  She is trained to pick up the problem areas or areas that need special attention on your skin.  These pictures show what my therapist deciphered about my own skin.  My problems were mainly comedones, dehydration, sensitivity and redness and these are marked on the face map exactly where those problems occur on my face.  Once your therapist has mapped your face she will begin explaining which Dermalogica products are suitable for your skin.  The reason I think that Face Mapping is so impressive is because it allows your skin routine to become uniquely tailored to the needs of your skin rather than using a generic routine that has been formulated for the masses.

Your therapist will also explain all the products that she prescribes as well as how to apply them and in what order.  Often I will get the order of products confused so I really appreciate the care the therapists take to explain everything in detail.  If something requires mixing with water, your therapist will show you exactly how much product vs how much water is needed.  As for exfoliation and masques, your therapist will tell you how often to use these products which will also vary from person to person based on your skin's needs.

You are under no obligation to buy the products that are recommended after you skin analysis but I can assure you that after how much care has been taken to explain the areas of your skin that need attention and exactly how to take care of them, you will realise that Dermalogica is a skin care brand that you can trust.  The products recommended to me have made such an improvement to my skin and were obviously exactly what my skin was looking for.  My skin is looking so much healthier than the day I walked into the store already.

You can read more about my love for Dermalogica by clicking here, here and here.  

*Face Mapping is also done at all salons and spas that use Dermalogica.