[ Review ] Kiehl's Calendula Herbal-Extract Toner

 

Product Description

Beloved by Kiehl’s customers since the 1960s, this cult-classic alcohol-free Kiehl's Calendula Herbal-Extract Toner is formulated with Calendula, which contains 5 skin-soothing compounds known to help relieve signs of distressed skin including visible redness, excess oil and sensitive skin. The gentle formula is ideal for helping balance normal-to-oily skin, including sensitive skin types, for a more even complexion and soothed and refreshed-feeling skin.

This toner was a gift from the PR firm, on behalf of Kiehl's sometime back. I have been using this on an on-off basis as I was trying to gather my thoughts before sharing the review. 

The role of toners in skincare has evolved significantly over the years. Once known for their astringent, alcohol-heavy formulas that left skin tight and dry, today’s toners are far more diverse—hydrating, soothing, exfoliating, or even essence-like in texture and function.

For those with dehydrated, sensitive, or combination skin, a well-formulated hydrating toner can help replenish moisture post-cleanse, prep the skin for better absorption of serums, and restore balance. On the other hand, if your cleanser is already gentle and your skincare routine is minimal, you might find toner unnecessary. 

Lets delve to see if this toner is necessary in your skincare routine....

[ Review ] Kiehl's Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash

 

Product Description

Kiehl's Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash is a deep cleansing, foaming face cleanser that helps balance normal to oily skin while gently removing impurities without stripping skin of essential moisture. Formulated with renewable Calendula Extract, which contains five compounds known to help relieve visible redness and discomfort, this foaming face wash for oily skin activates with water to create a dense foam that cleanses as it soothes. This sulfate-free face cleanser is gentle, soothing and non-stripping. It is Paraben-free, silicone-free, sulfate-free, alcohol-free and dye-free.

I received Kiehl's Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash together with Calendula Herbal-Extract Toner and Ultra Facial Cream from its PR agency who reached out to me some time back. The response from the PR agency was somewhat lacking but glad that the Ultra Facial Cream was solid and worked pretty well for me ( so well that I purchased it in a larger size but unfortunately, the formulation has been changed ). 

Packaging, Scent and Texture

Kiehl's Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash comes in a sturdy 230ml plastic bottle size with a twist-to-unlock pump dispenser. The rich gel formula activates with water to create a creamy dense foam that was drying on my face. Foamy cleansers never work well on my combination with dehydrated surface so it was expected. It has a lovely calming calendula fragrance though.

[ Review ] Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream

 

Product Description

Our #1 ultra hydrating facial cream with 4.5% Squalane has a unique lightweight texture and lasting 72-hour hydration* to leave skin softer and visibly healthier. Formulated with renewable Glacial Glycoprotein and Squalane, this non-greasy, lightweight moisturizer is clinically demonstrated to boost skin’s moisture for softer, smoother, and healthier looking skin.

Benefits :

• Provides lasting 72-hour hydration for soft, smooth, healthy-looking skin
• Strengthens skin’s barrier and hydrates up to 15 surface layers
• Starts to repair skin barrier in just 1 hour
• Absorbs into skin easily with an ultra-lightweight texture
• Tested in everyday and extreme environments
• For all skin types, including sensitive skin

I received Kiehls Ultra Facial Cream, together with Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash and Calendula Herbal-Extract Alcohol Free Toner from Mercury Integrated who reached out to me, on behalf of Kiehls some time back.

It has been 6 years since I last used a Kiehl's product so it is definitely time to revisit the brand.

Review : Kiehls Calendula & Aloe Soothing Hydration Masque

Product Description
This lightweight gel masque, formulated with hand-picked Calendula flower petals and Aloe Vera, bursts into a refreshing surge of cooling hydration upon application to instantly achieve hydrated and soothed skin. With continued use, skin is revitalized for a healthy-looking complexion.

Key Ingredients :
Calendula Extract and Petals : a very rich source of polysaccharides, saponins and flavonoids, which are known for their skin soothing properties. Calendula has been highly regarded as a medicinal herb in both Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine for many centuries for its skin treatment properties. The Calendula Petals are slowly mixed in to infuse our formula, which gives it a golden color.
Aloe : Widely used for centuries in traditional and herbal medicine for its skin soothing benefits. It also known to possess hydrating properties and helps increase the water content in skin. Our Aloe is sourced from the leaf of the Aloe Vera plant growing in the Dominican Republic.

Kiehls came into my radar recently, with their Calendula and Aloe Soothing Hydration Masque which I was pretty impressed. The 14ml travel size was part of the Tangs Beauty Box and I was delighted that I get to try many different brands in 1 Beauty Box.

Review : Kiehl's Ultimate White Activated Whitening Moisturizer

Product Description
With a lightweight texture that dissolves quickly into skin without leaving a sticky residue.
Formulated with stabilised Vitamin C, Plum Fruit Extract and other Botanicals blended with light reflecting minerals including Mica, Titanium and Bismuth Oxychloride.
Reduces dark spots and improves skin tone and texture. Unveils a more luminous and transparent complexion.

The 1 complimentary sachet I owned was enough for many times of usages but I threw it away after 3 times. Simply because it gave me breakouts on all 3 times and I did not use it on 3 consecutive days.
The breakouts simply turned up the following morning on all 3 times.

That said, it does smell nice and the texture is pretty fluid. However, as with all whitening products, it just does not hydrate my skin sufficiently.

Source : Amazon

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Review : Kiehl's Ultimate White Brightening Cleansing Cream

Product Description
Dermatologist Solutions Ultimate White Brightening Cleansing Cream breaks down pigmentation clusters and inhibit melanin formation for brighter and more translucent skin, the collection is made from stabilised Vitamin C, Plum Fruit Extract and other Botanicals. It also contains light reflecting minerals such as Mica, Titanium and Bismuth Oxychloride that brighten skin for a more radiant, porcelain-like complexion.

Boyish and cute looking Kiehl's Boys are always found fronting their stores to give away complimentary samples. And on one of my trips to town, I was given a 5ml complimentary sample from them.

This product is touted to remove unwanted skin-surface impurities, minimize the appearance of pores and promotes a brighter appearance as it draws away dead surface skin cells. Complexion is notably brighter with a more even and luminuous tone.

A little goes a long way and one 5ml sachet was able to last me for about 10 times of usages. It lathers prety well too. I have been using it as night cleanser lately. The texture and colour reminded me vaguely of Loreal foam cleansers which always left my skin feeling taut. My first usage of this cream does just that. It left my hands feeling slightly tight and my face feeling slightly dry.

I skipped it for 3 days and continued using it thereafter, just to be sure that its the cleanser.
Surprisingly, there was no tight feeling on the face after that 3 days. My hands still feel slightly dry and taut, with those squeaky-clean feeling.

However, my skin was softer, smoother and looks slightly brighter. The pores on my nose seems almost smaller as the blackheads seem less obvious. I am actually quite surprised by the results as I do not really have a positive result for any foam cleanser. Unfortunately, I do dislike the tight feeling on my hands after each cleansing routine so its not a cleanser which i would get.

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