Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream Review

I am a busy mum of four and as such I run long distance to get a bit of sanity time- and the consequence of all the time outside is my poor skin being exposed to wind and sun and pollution. My skin is dry/ combination and fairly normal although dull looking. I was very excited to be chosen as part of the Kiehl’s trial team and to give my skin a real treat. The Ultra Facial cream comes in the plastic pot with a screw on lid. I usually prefer pump bottles so as not to get my fingers in the product but as this cream is quite heavy duty I can see why it needs to be in a pottle. The cream is white and thick and has no discernible scent which is a positive for me. I applied to clean skin morning and night and found that my skin hair drank it up- it sank in quickly and didn’t feel like I was wearing a heavy mask. Within minutes of applying my skin felt hydrated and plumper and so soft to touch. After two weeks of continual use , I have been receiving comments about how healthy my skin is looking and how rested I look ( which couldn’t be further from the truth !) I will absolutely be purchasing this cream again !

Ok do I have a bad history with moisturizers I put them on and they make me sweat like it's running off my face I havent in 37 years found one that works for me WELL my prayers were answered this cream is EVERYTHING I mean I put this on after toner and super serum and man its soooo good it put a thin layer all over my face an neck you can feel it for about 2 minutes then it's already fully absorbed but when I touch my face it feels like this silk layer on my face an the first time I was oh my this is brilliant a must have I love it no more melting off my face

I was lucky enough to get to trial this product recently and am happy to say it has me hook line and sinker! I have tried Kiehls in the past but decided it was too bug a luxury for my budget. This face cream has reminded me why it is worth the money, such a smooth cream that gives weightless but generous moisture. I have already noticed a huge difference in my skins texture and seen a better balance in moisture levels. Will definitely save my penies to keep my stocks up.

This is a quality moisturiser! It definitely is very hydrating, but sadly I have extremely oily skin and this is not the best moisturiser for me, as it is a bit too hydrating! I was interested to try this to see if my oily skin was partly due to dehydration but using it helped me learn that was not the reason for my oily skin. I thought the moisturiser left a bit of a sticky feeling on the skin, which makes it good to use under makeup as it helps the foundation stick, but without makeup it can feel a little heavy until it sinks in properly. I will continue to use this at night so my skin can get lots of hydration while I sleep, but will stick to a different moisturiser for daytime wear.

This is a thick creamy moisturizer that effortlessly disappears into your skin seconds after its applied. It has a very neutral smell that disappears as quickly as the product. It's in a white 50ml jar which is perfect for grabbing just a fingertip blob amount of product. I love moisturizers in jars as there's no wasted product because you can reach all the books and crannies. I believe this jar would last me 2, maybe 3, months and would be happy to pay to have it replaced in my bathroom. My skin always feels soft and smooth after applying and stays that way throughout the day. Since using this product I have had a few people remark on how great my skin looks, and being over the hill that is forty, that feel great. This gets a highly recommend from me and I look forward to the difference continuous use of more than two weeks make.

I was lucky enough to receive this as part of a trial team, and I'm so glad I did.

It comes in a little pot, with instructions on how to use at the front. It is scented, but I didn't find it unpleasant, overpowering, or notice it on my face after application.

The cream itself is light and you will find a little will go a long way, just a dip of my finger would do my face and neck. I have been using it twice a day for three weeks so far and I have barely made a dent in the 50 ml pot.

I found this product extremely moisturising - you can feel it as soon as you apply it and it lasts all day, but doesn't leave your t-zone feeling oily. I also feel like my skin is a little more glowy because it's nice and hydrated.

Overall, I would definitely use this again. While it seems expensive, the fact you use so little and the product works, means that I will be purchasing it again in the future.

This face cream soaks into the skin quickly and doesn’t make it feel oily or look shiny! It just hydrates the skin and keeps it hydrated. The only downside with this product is that there is no SPF in it. But I did try this cream with some SPF moisturiser over the top of it and it worked well. But I just wish it was an all in one face cream with SPF. It does do what it says it will though and hydrates and makes my skin look plump and healthy.

From the first use I noticed my skin feeling more hydrated, and in the first few days, more plump.

A little goes a long way, especially if using after the Skin Strengthening Super Serum, which I found to be the perfect "primer" for this product. It's not sticky or greasy on application, but it does get ever so slightly tacky as it slowly absorbs into your skin. Which I didn't actually mind. It made me feel like it continued to provide moisture long after I first applied it.

I did however experience some greasiness in my T Zone, and a few little pimples and bumps on my nose and forehead. I stopped using the moisturizer for a couple of days and they seemed to ease off. So I think moving forward, I'll skip my T Zone when I use it. Or perhaps only use it on that area when my skin is particularly dry.

I'll definitely keep using it. I recommend giving it a go!

Where has this product been all my life?! I have been using this cream day and night during the trial period and I think I've found the one! It does everything it claims, keeping the skin hydrated all day long whilst being super light weight - it's hard to find a product that does both of these things well. I tend to get oily skin and I found that because this product absorbs so nicely, it doesn't add to the shine problem. Now I'm not sure if it's my imagination so I'm interested to read the other reviews, but it seems to have a cooling effect on my skin. Almost like popping a bit of cold water on my face, a sensation that has been so welcome in this hot weather. It comes in a plastic tub which suits me because I can easily get every last bit of product out. The eco-warrior in me hopes to one day see this product in a glass jar.

My first impression of the packaging was mixed, the jar is a nice weight and feels like high quality. I can appreciate the asthetic Kiehls are aiming for with the printing however it felt too busy and just filled with nonsense for the sake of it.

The moisturizer itself is silky and creamy, not dissimilar to Nivea q10. The packaging describes the product as lightweight which I do not agree with. After the first day wearing this moisturizer I had to switch to only using at night as it was too heavy for day wear and broke through my primer and makeup and I became a greasy mess by lunchtime which is unusual.

As a night cream this ultra face cream is spectacular. It feels soothing to apply and absorbs quickly. I wake up feeling fresh and hydrated, it does not clog my pores or cause acne on my skin. A small amount goes a long way. I will buy this face cream as a night cream.