Yes, it’s another Kiehl’s review… What can I say? I love their products. You can read about Kiehl’s coming to my rescue HERE. I have been using three products from their Rare Earth range.
Kiehl’s Rare Earth
Kiehl’s Rare Earth Pore Minimizing Lotion
This lotion is lightweight and oil-free and contains Amazonian White Clay which helps to absorb excess oil. This product is said to help minimise and refine the look of enlarged pores.
I have been using it twice daily under my moisturiser. It can be used as a moisturiser, but my skin is a bit too dehydrated at the moment, so I need to add some moisture. I believe that this lotion (used alone) will be an effective moisturiser for me during the summer months though. The lotion is thin, spreads and absorbs easily and doesn’t leave my skin feeling sticky or ‘heavy’.
I haven’t noticed that my pores appear smaller or more refined, but I also realise that this is no easy feat. This product is however doing a good job at keeping my skin from looking like an oil slick by midday and my pores don’t seem to be as clogged as usual. Good job I say! Oh yes, and it comes in a pump bottle (Aunty Paula would be happy to hear J).
Kiehl’s Rare Earth Deep Pore Daily Cleanser
The cleanser contains Amazonian White Clay and Diatomaceous Earth particles which assist to remove oil, dirt and toxins that can clog your pores. This is a daily cleanser, but I find it way to harsh for my skin. I use it as an exfoliator before I use the Rare Earth mask. I am not a huge fan of manual scrubs, because they tend to aggravate my skin causing flaking, redness and the occasional breakout. This product has done a good job at exfoliating my skin and giving it a good clean so that the mask can work its magic. It also doesn’t leave my skin feeling stripped, which is a plus. A little also goes a long way with this product. Because my skin is so sensitive, I won’t purchase this product for myself but I would recommend that you try it if you have oily skin.
Kiehl’s Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque
‘A masque that helps to purify and detoxify skin while minimizing the appearance of enlarged pores. Formulated with Amazonian White Clay to gently draw out oil, dirt and toxins that clog pores. The addition of Oatmeal and Aloe Vera helps soothe, hydrate, and protect sensitive skin.’
This is my favourite product of the Rare Earth range that I’ve tried. It’s a clay mask that dries quickly and it leaves my skin feeling super clean, without that tight, dry feeling. My skin looks and feels smooth after use. I use it twice a week, but I feel that it’s gentle enough to use more often (if my baby girl gives mommy some pamper time). I like the consistency of this mask as it is more ‘watery’ than most clay masks that I’ve tried. So even if you leave it on to dry completely, it doesn’t cause any discomfort. You only have to apply a thin lather of product for it to work its magic which means the pot is really going to last for ages (really!). I highly recommend this mask and I will definitely purchase it when this pot is finished (eventually).
xoxo
*Disclaimer: These products have been sent to me by the brand to try. I have not received compensation for this post and the opinions on the products are my own.
