Remember that store where you see a skeleton wearing a lab coat? Turns out they’ve been pioneering skincare for over centuries now – Kiehl’s. It’s a brand beauty bloggers swear by and from this house of beauty, comes another product that is often touted as the Holy Grail of skincare.

WHAT AM I TALKING ABOUT?
Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream.

TELL ME MORE
Skin saviour. Moisture booster. Hydration giver. This lifesaver of a product by Kiehl’s is a boon for those with dry to very dry skin. Loaded with Glacial Glycoproteins and Desert Plant extracts, this 24-hour daily hydrator comes in a no-fuss white jar. I had heard such rave reviews about this, about how gorgeously it hydrates, how beautifully it moisturizes and how deliciously smooth it leaves your skin, I simply had to see for myself. And so I did. But it didn’t quite turn out to be the way I expected it to be. It was like that guy who was perfect in every sense of the word, but not the one for me. Trust me, I tried loving it back but sadly, it wasn’t meant to be. Although the texture is smooth and it spreads like a dream, it left behind a greasy shine on my skin. And not the ‘Wow! Your skin’s glowing’ shine, the ‘Ugh! Your skin’s oily’ shine. Now, a lot also depends on where you live. I live in a city that’s always scorching, so just the thought of how oily my T-Zone would get, gave me the jitters. But if you live in a country where you’re blessed with crispy winters, this product is an absolute delight. This 24-hour daily hydrator will leave your skin supple and healthy.

Want to hear a fun fact? This cream was used by a team of explorers on their ‘Greenland First Ascent’ expedition in the ice-covered peaks of Greenland. So you can imagine how power-packed this cream really is.

DOES IT SMELL GOOD?
This has no fragrance, so to speak. But it does have a mild trace that gives you a feeling of that it was created scientifically. It’s not off-putting nor is it something you’d want to slather yourself in. It’s a no-nonsense cream that does its job mighty well.

SHOULD I BUY IT?
If you have ultra-dry skin, then pick it up right away. If you live in a cold country, this one’s for you. Else, it’s not worth the splurge.

 GIRLY TIP
The next time you visit a Kiehl’s store to make a purchase, ask for the Ultra Facial Cream samples. The assistants at their store will go out of their way to help you select the right product and explain all about it.