Kiehls Nightly Refining Micro-Peel Concentrate is a product I knew very little about until it landed in my lap and having read very little about it, I had no idea whether or not it was any good, lived up to any claims it made or something else. For once, it was exciting to use a product that I only new about thanks to the information on the box.
With a price tag of £41 it needed to be superb for me to give it the thumbs up and whenever you read a skincare review on this blog, I will have used or have been using that product for weeks, sometimes months before putting fingers to keyboard. It is rare that anything will appear if I have never used it.
The description:
“Nightly Refining Micro-Peel Concentrate helps to refine the feel of rough texture, revealing newly radiant, refreshed skin. Clinically-demonstrated to help accelerate surface skin cell turnover*, this facial serum freshens and smooths the skin for a youthful radiance, visibly refining skin tone and texture over time.”
So with claims to restore radiance and soften skin within one week of use, as well as to visibly refine texture and even skin-tone within a week of use whilst renewing the skin without irritation is quite a bold claim and one that I found quite exciting, because my past experience with Kiehls has only ever been amazing.
So what is it and how do you use it? This product is a leave-on serum which has the description said, has been formulated to accelerate the skin cell turnover process to reveal fresher, smoother, younger-looking skin. To do this it is enriched with sustainably-sourced quinoa husk extract from which, its powerful exfoliating properties help release dull surface skin while visibly evening skin tone and refining the feel of rough texture over time. Impressively still, each bottle contains a concentrated extract of 2,000 Quinoa husks sustainably-sourced from Bolivia.
With an oil like consistency, the accompanying pipette helps making the dispensing of the oil a very easy and not so messy process. I find that I only need two-three drops for my entire face and neck.
To use the concentrate, it is recommended by Kiehls to use it after cleansing and toning but before you apply your serum and any further moisturising and night creams. Once on the skin, it is not an oil that absorbs immediately into the skin, it takes a bit of massaging to absorb the majority of it and there is a slight tackiness feel to the skin which isn't too unpleasant and it is something you do get used too and something I am willing to put up with owing to much I love this oil.
Having used this on my skin and again, nothing ever appears on this blog without being used for some weeks, usually 4-6 sometimes longer, I love the effect it is having. There is the inclusion of AHA there has been no irritation, my skin isn't tingling or sore. Instead my skin has become smoother to the touch, the dryness on my cheek has all but been eradicated without the need to use something much more abrasive and the redness that I occasionally suffer with is seemingly a lot less red than usual. So far Kiehls it is a massive thumbs up from me.
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*this post contains PR samples unless indicated otherwise
I love this stuff! It's so potent yet so gentle too, gorgeous photos xx
ReplyDeleteThis sounds so good! Kiehls is so good x
ReplyDeleteThis sounds pretty good! xx
ReplyDeleteBeautylymin
I think I've got some of this at home! I will have to try it. Kiehls is my fave for skincare xx
ReplyDeleteThere are so many Kiehls products that I want to try that I don't know where to begin! This looks like another winner.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds so good, I think it would be great for my skin too xxx
ReplyDeleteThis sounds brilliant! I'm glad you've had good results, I'd love to give this a try! I haven't tried Kiehls products before. Lovely photos. xx
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a dream! I need to give this a go as my skin can be quite rough in texture at times x
ReplyDeleteI need this! My skin is so dry it sounds like the perfect product to work it's magic.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a very lush and luxe product!
ReplyDeleteSarah :)
Saloca in Wonderland
I've been looking for a product that can help even my skin tone and reduce spot scars, so maybe this will help if it speeds up cell turnover? x
ReplyDeleteMapped Out Blog | Beauty & Fashion
I have a facial peel every 6 weeks, and love the idea of this for inbetween. Xx
ReplyDeleteI feel like I need a skin overhaul right now! I need this!
ReplyDeleteI've only just recently treated mysef to their midnight recovery oil and I love it! So I'm excited to try more from them, and this sounds amazing xx
ReplyDeletehttp://www.styleandsplurging.net
I have been using their moisturiser lately and I'm loving it!
ReplyDeleteI need this in my life!!
ReplyDeleteHuge fan of Kiehls and anything to do with smoothing and peeling is right up there on my shopping list.
Thanks for sharing this x
Gillian xx Eyelinerflicks.com
Sounds amazing. I have very dry skin so always on the look for something new. Although £40 odd is a bit out of my price range.
ReplyDeleteOhh this sounds amazing, definitely something I'd pick up xx
ReplyDeleteLauren Catherine
I have a bottle of this that I've been too scared to use as my skin has been a nightmare so hearing that it isn't irritating is a huge relief x
ReplyDeleteI haven't really tried anything from them but I need to x
ReplyDeleteHeather | Of Beauty & Nothingness
I think Kiehls is a very reliable brand. Have tried lots of their stuff and it's very rare to get a dud. I don't think it's over-priced for the quality at all.
ReplyDeleteI do love a good serum! Radiance is my main goal these days, so this sounds like a great option for me. x
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a really nice serum, I definitely need to add one to my routine.
ReplyDeleteKristy | www.thevioletblonde.com
I still haven't tried anything from Kiehls but I love the sound of this!
ReplyDeleteI love Kiehls but for some reason, their face products make me break out! Such a shame.
ReplyDeleteGeorgia x
www.georgiahathaway.co.uk
This sounds seriously good!
ReplyDeleteI love Keihls products, all of them! They're definitely on my 'luxury list' but I like to treat myself every now and then :)
ReplyDeleteI love the brand Kiehl, their products are just amazing and always impress me. Will have a look at that one too :)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds an amazing product, I've bought Kiehls products before and i know their quality is top notch!
ReplyDeleteKiehls is such an amazing brand, I have only used a few things but this sounds like something I need to try out!
ReplyDeleteCass | CassandraMyee
It's a relief for it to be good for that price tag, but I'm usually impressed with Kiehls.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a great serum and something I would consider investing in
ReplyDeleteKiehl's are bringing out some great products at the moment - think I need tot try this! x
ReplyDeleteThis product sounds so good! I'm always on the look out for products that help with dryness and makes my skin smooth so this sounds like a winner :)
ReplyDeleteVioletDaffodils
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