It’s day 28 of the #High5ToGreatSkin challenge with Kiehl’s & Beauty Bulletin

I’ve mentioned before that I am taking part in the 28 day #High5ToGreatSkin challenge with Kiehl’s and Beauty Bulletin and today is day number 28.

My #High5ToGreatSkin #ChangeYourSkin Journey with Kiehl’s 

When I started this challenge, I was really struggling with skin that was sensitive, dry and environmentally stressed. Today I have soft, smooth, glowing, more even-toned skin. I don’t really think I need to say more. Thank you Kiehl’s and Beauty Bulletin! I am so happy with the results and this challenge has once again confirmed something that I already knew… Kiehl’s kicks butt.

Here are my thoughts on each product…

KIEHL’S MIDNIGHT RECOVERY CONCENTRATE

KIEHL'S MIDNIGHT RECOVERY CONCENTRATE

Day 1: I wasn’t sure that this oil would pack the punch my skin needs right now, but it does! I use a little more than the recommended 3 drops and my skin loves it. Liquid gold I tell you. No more tight, flaky skin. I have been using it in the mornings too and my skin feels calmed and soothed the moment this glorious liquid touches my freshly cleansed skin. I think using it twice a day is exactly what my skin needed as this harsh Cape Town weather has not been kind to me.

Day 21: I have found my holy grail product for winter!! Day 1… dull, scaly, tight and uncomfortable. Now… smooth, soft, glowing skin!! I am over the moon. Using this oil twice a day has been my skin’s saving grace!

Day 28: I couldn’t be happier! This oil is magic. This light, easily absorbed liquid literally saved my face this winter. If you have environmentally stressed skin, this is the products you need to get. It soothes, calms, moisturises and nourishes even the driest and most sensitive of skins. It gets 11/10!!

KIEHL’S CREAMY EYE TREATMENT

KIEHL'S CREAMY EYE TREATMENT

Day 1: This is the most nourishing eye cream I have ever used. It is very thick so you have to take your time to apply it to the delicate eye area. I can’t see much of a difference yet, but it feels good. Another plus is that my concealer applies like a dream. No caking at all!

Day 21: The longer I’m using this cream, the more I’m starting to love it. My under eye area definitely looks smoother and more hydrated. And it almost looks as though my crows feet are softening. Watch this space!

Day 28: Okay, I’m converted. I LOVE this eye cream. Crows feet have softened! I will not be able to go without Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment ever again.

KIEHL’S POWERFUL-STRENGTH-LINE-REDUCING CONCENTRATE

KIEHL'S POWERFUL-STRENGTH-LINE-REDUCING CONCENTRATE

Day 1: I love how warm this feels on my skin. This thick concentrate also has a lovely calming effect on my skin. My skin looks plump after application, but we will have to wait and see what it does to these lovely lines of mine. I’ll keep you posted.

Day 21: I thoroughly enjoy applying this serum. It feels incredible on my skin. It really looks as though my smile lines and ’11’ wrinkles are softening. I’m excited!

Day 28: 28 days in and I am very happy with my results. My laugh lines and ’11’ wrinkles are definitely less noticeable. I am over the moon. I am so excited to see what this serum will do with continued use. Well done Kiehl’s!

KIEHL’S CLEARLY CORRECTIVE DARK SPOT SOLUTION

KIEHL'S CLEARLY CORRECTIVE DARK SPOT SOLUTION

Day 1: It’s a bit too soon to see any changes in my dark spots, but my skin looks beautifully bright at the moment. It must be doing something! I really like that this serum feels very light on my skin and works well when combined with other products. I love that the bottle is clear and that it has a dropper… I don’t want to waste a single drop.

Day 21: I have 3 stubborn dark spots on my forehead that does not seem to want to lighten (yet!), but I apply this serum all over and my skin appears a lot brighter and more even toned than before.

Day 28: It seems as though the pigmentation spots that I have on my forehead are lightening! I am very impressed. These spots didn’t just appear over night so I did not expect this serum to start making a difference in such a short amount of time. Overall my skin looks brighter and more even-toned. This is a winning product.

KIEHL’S ULTRA FACIAL CREAM

KIEHL'S ULTRA FACIAL CREAM

Day 1: I have a lot of love for this moisturiser. I was worried that it would be a bit much after already applying quite a few other products, but it provides just enough hydration without feeling heavy at all. I think this cream would work well for most skin types. It is awesome.

Day 21: I am still so in love with this cream. It is probably the ‘simplest’ of the 5 products I am currently testing, but it is so effective. My skin soaks it up and is left feeling calmed and soothed. This is a must-have! My sensitive skin loves it.

Day 28: It is safe to say that I have not used many face creams that I love quite as much as I love the Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream. It is such a simple product, yet it is so effective!! It is as though my face sighs with relief the moment this cream comes in contact with my skin. If you have sensitive skin, you will love it! I highly recommend this!

Curious to know what the other ladies think? Then head on over to Beauty Bulletin now.

xoxo

Pantene Pro-V Repair & Protect Shampoo and Conditioner Review & Giveaway

I have really been putting my poor locks through a lot lately. A couple of months ago I went from blonde to denim  and I have been playing around with quite a few shades of grey ever since.

This has resulted in hair that is a bit stressed and overworked.

Pantene Repair & Protect & Gold Tangle Teezer

This is where Pantene comes in. They were kind enough to send me a hamper containing the Pantene Pro-V Repair & Protect Shampoo and Conditioner to try and I’m loving it. They popped a beautiful gold Tangle Teezer in the parcel too and I’m totally smitten with its utter gorgeousness. But I digress…

Pantene Pro-V Repair & Protect Shampoo and Conditioner Review

This year, Pantene is launching its newest formulation to restore and maintain hair health from the core. This breakthrough – which is the world’s first to work at the core for stronger, shinier hair – will give women across the region more beautiful hair that can do it all! The new Pantene Pro-V with Histidine, goes deep inside the hair shaft – to the cellular level – to work on the remaining 95% where damaging impurities exist. As the impurities build up over time, hair starts to weaken. Hair feels rough and becomes less manageable, and visibly loses its depth of colour and natural shine.

Pantene Pro-V Repair and Protect is designed for damaged, stressed, and overworked hair and aims to restore smoothness, shine and manageability to the hair. And it does just that.

Pantene Pro-V Repair and Protect Shampoo and Conditioner Review & Giveaway

The shampoo is super luxurious and creamy and leaves my hair feeling soft and smooth. I prefer SLS free shampoos, this one does not leave my hair feeling stripped at all, even when I use it very frequently.

The conditioner is my favourite of the two. It leaves my hair feeling incredibly smooth and soft with a beautiful shine. My curls look amazing when I use this conditioner.

The smell of both the shampoo and conditioner needs an extra special mention. Oh my. It’s lovely and it lingers. I am besotted. I don’t know if the changed the scent since I last used Repair & Protect, but I can’t remember that it smelt quite this good. Two thumbs up.

All in all, I would highly recommend the Pantene Pro-V Repair & Protect Shampoo and Conditioner. The condition of my hair improves with every use. If you have very dry, damaged hair, you should really give it a try.


GIVEAWAY

P & G Pantene has kindly sponsored 5 sets of Pro-V Repair & Protect Shampoo and Conditioner to give away! Enter below and #ShineStrong!

Entry is easy. All you have to do is comment below and you are in the draw. Extra entries for Facebook and Twitter shares  – make sure to leave a separate comment for each share telling me where you’ve shared the giveaway. Please make sure to leave your Twitter handle and/or Facebook name for verification. Max of 3 entries per person. Giveaway is open to SA residents only. The sponsor will send the prizes directly to the winners. Winner will be announced on 22 August ’16.

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Good luck!

xoxo

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