At this time, I would be guessing most of us have heard of or seen Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate somewhere. Chances are, you have read a blogger rave about it or you have seen ads all over social media. Boy this product is well-advertised!
Because I am impulsive like that, I went on and paid a
I rushed to the stores, got myself a combination of the Midnight Concentrate and the Daily Reviving Concentrate and regretted the purchase for a short while. The Midnight Recovery Concentrate sets me back at Php3,969 for a 50ml jumbo bottle. The Daily Reviving Concentrate easily cost me Php2,895 for a 30ml bottle. Nearly commended myself for the courage I took against the hefty price tags but hey, better than botox 15 years down the road, I think. Also, these goodies came with a limited edition Kate Moss-designed pouch for a minimum spend of Php6,000. Makes the deal a little better I guess?
I purchased these babies at the Kiehl's Greenbelt Flagship store and the attendants were more than accommodating. They walked me through their new products, had me try the calendula facial wash and toner (which I instantly fell in love with) and gave out very specific instructions to maximizing the benefits of my serums.
Let me take a moment and admit that it was not love at first try with the Midnight Recovery Concentrate. Although I followed the suggested instructions - wash face, tone, get 2-3 drops of the serum, warm them in my fingertips and lightly press all over my face, I was a little bit disappointed to not be able to recognize immediate results. But, having splurged on the product, I was not really ready to let go of all my hopes... And then the magic happened.
It was around my second week of use when I started appreciating the serum. A bit of a disclaimer though, this is not your one-product-five-effects kind of thing. It holds true to what it says in the packaging - A replenishing elixir of Pure Essential Oils and Distilled Botanicals to visibly restore the appearance of skin by the morning. I find that what it mainly does is to hydrate and calm your skin to prepare it for overnight rejuvenation. Straight and simple. Another plus would be the very calming scent which sort of sets my mood for some serious Z's.
Pros:
- Instant hydration.
- Light consistency that won't leave you feeling greasy while you sleep.
- A clearer complexion in the morning.
Cons:
- I did not necessarily get bothered by the scent but if you are sensitive to gingery-smelling stuff, you might want to pass.
- Price is just waaaaaay up there! But then again, value for money.
If you ask me, Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate works the way it was made for. Like I said, the price tag could be a bit of a problem but for a giant bottle full of the concentrate that really packs a punch and would only expire 18 months after opening the seals, this easily passes as my holy grail. Plus the fact that it just really takes 3 drops for the entire face, I say it is quite a steal.
If hesitant, their stores can be generous to give you samples or you always opt for the smaller bottle.
Have a nice time loving your skin more! :)
Have a nice time loving your skin more! :)
