4.2
90% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Kiehl's
4.2 • 78 Reviews
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4.2
90% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Kiehl’s earns largely positive reviews for gentle, reliable hydration across sensitive and diverse skin types, with standouts like Ultra Facial Cream, Midnight Recovery Concentrate, Crème de Corps, Avocado Eye Cream, and Ultimate Strength Hand Salve; however, reviewers flag heaviness in some formulas, mixed anti‑aging performance, plastic-heavy packaging, and frequent complaints about high pricing and less “clean” ingredients. Kiehl’s is good if you want dependable basics, soothing masks, and nostalgic scents like Musk, but look elsewhere for potent actives, ultra-light textures, or strictly natural formulations.
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For a long time, I used Kiehl's ultra-thick moisturizer. It was good. Their products are just expensive.
Kiehl's changed my life and introduced me into the world of skincare for men. 9 years later, I am still using most of their products after exploring other brands. Facial fuel face wash and lotion seriously changed skin dramatically because as a male teen I had no idea what I was doing. I bounce between the facial fuel and the ultra facial products.
the avocado eye cream is a staple in this household. a little bit really does go a long way. Only qualm with that is I've never actually finished a container before it kind of goes bad.
I use their midnight recovery concentrate (the blue glass bottle) for over 6 years now and still love it. I usually will use this during the winter time when the air starts getting dry. When I first bought this, the shop clerk explained to me how they do experiments in the driest areas of the world. I tried it and it sure does work. After 3,4 drops onto the face and gently massaging it, the next morning your skin feels soft and moist. I even used it for my 6 year old son who had a very bad dry skin on his hands and it got better within a few days. Definitely one of the products I rebuy. It also lasts long since you're only putting small drops.
I received a sample of the Ultra Facial Cream with SPF and I like it! I don't think I would purchase at full price simply because I don't find the product size worth the cost. Outside of that, it's a great product!
3y ago
Absolute favorite “splurge” skincare & it isn’t even that much of a splurge! I’ve tried a ton of their products and have enjoyed all of them. I’ve struggled with dry, acne prone skin and it’s been a huge challenge to find the correct products and Kiehls is the perfect match! My entire family now uses Kiehls - they really have something for everyone.
3y ago
Very nice products, but non as nice as their musk scent. So juicy and delicious.
Kiehl's is a staple for many but as a skincare junkie I just think there's more exciting brands out there. I didn't feel much of a difference when using the avocado eye cream and for $60 dollars it wasn't worth a repurchase. Interestingly, my brother really likes the olive oil shampoo!
3y ago
The eye cream is beautiful - absorbs really well, lasts a long time and does very slightly colour correct. Quite expensive, but worth it if you can afford it.
Kills products have been around for a very long time and it’s no wonder they are amazing and they smell great and they last a long time. They are definitely worth the money for the luxury product.
I was really excited to try this product given its short list of ingredients. Unfortunately, I was disappointed. The texture of the product was very oily and instead of clearing my acne it seemed to exacerbate it to the point of creating more breakouts than I initially had. You can buy a more effective product at a lower cost, I found that my Hero Cosmetics Pimple Correct pin worked far better than this did.
Its alright
The Calendula Toner kept my skin extremely glowy!
Great gifts and a luxurious feel at a gym when I don’t have to think about paying for it myself, but I wouldn’t necessarily buy this for my own home. There are products that are equally effective and luxurious that don’t cost this much. But there is brand cache, they deserve credit for that!
I've used a lot of Kiehl's products, my favorites being the facial cream, the Midnight Recovery Concentrate, and the Musk eau de toilette spray. I really love the unique and dark scents of Musk, they're androgynous and the scent evolves and lasts a long time. Kiehls is such an old school brand that has done well with modern styles, but the Musk feels like such a lovely throwback.
I love all of their products. My husband uses a few regularly. They rank quite poorly in terms of natural ingredients. If that's your thing, I wouldn't touch it.
Kiehl's feels like one of those skincare brands that's lasted a long time because their products are genuinely good. Everything I've tried, I've liked - the Midnight Recovery Concentrate is gorgeous, and my husband always buys the Oil-Free Moisturiser at the airport. I also love that they are generous with samples.
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2y ago
Their ultra-facial cream used to be my go-to moisturizer every day throughout high school. It did the job well and lasted a long time. The only reason I switched to others is because it's overpriced for what it is (imo) and I think my skin needed a change.
I've used Kiehl's and was pretty happy with how moisturized my face felt.
Their hand cream is amazing, helps to keep my dry cuticles in check. It is on the pricier side but worth it if you have consistently dry hands. Their Ultra Facial cleanser didn't do much for me, face felt too dry afterwards and their cream felt too heavy - probably because I prefer gel-creams.