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Week 3: Kiehl’s #ChangeYourSkin Challenge

KIEHLS-CHANGE-YOUR-SKIN-week-3Three weeks down, one to go in the Kiehl’s 28 Day Change Your Skin Challenge and the results from my fab five and I are in!

For the most part, we are all seeing good results. Two of my fab five are finding their skin a little oily after the Midnight Recovery Concentrate. My suggestion would be to use as little product as you need. It’s very easy to over-do product as we all think more is more, but in the case of high quality, highly concentrated products (like the MRC), less is always more.

I myself “overdid” the oil in the first week, but since dropping down my dosage to three drops (instead of five) my skin has really started to soak it in. I also don’t use any moisturizer as I find I don’t need it. My skin gets enough moisture from the MRC, so I don’t feel the need to load on more product.

Here’s a little more detail on how we’re all doing after week 3…

DIMI (33) says

kiehls-dimiThree weeks into this challenge and my skin is looking GLORIOUS! It has seriously never looked or felt so good!

From my late 20’s I started using only high quality products on my face. Since your skin is much more prone to damage the older you get, my theory has always been to never skimp on skincare and I believe that prevention is better than cure!

Even though I’ve used some amazing, high quality skincare products, this dynamic duo together, has made a huge impact on my skin. The tone (how it feels) is incredible and I’m loving the glow!

My annoying pigmentation is still there, but it’s gone much, much lighter. Before, it would show through even when I concealed heavily. But now I only need a little coverage to make my skin look flawless.

I received three compliments this week, so the products are definitely doing their bit! I still can’t get over how amazing my makeup looks – and the fact that it stays on! I mean, I feel like I’m being professionally airbrushed every day – and I haven’t really changed my makeup application or products. 

Three weeks in and I have so much product left. I use two pumps of the Powerful Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate twice a day and three drops of the Midnight Recovery Concentrate at night. A little goes a long, long way, especially with the oil! So, this week I started adding two drops of the MRC to the backs of my hands and even they are starting to look great!

As you age, the skin on your hands generally gives away your age, even if your face has been well looked after. Since I heard that, I ‘ve actively been trying to look after my hands as well. I do the whole moisturise-after-you-wash thing, but this little MRC step every night, I am sure is going to go a long way to preserving their youth!

LOUISE (29) says

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Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate & Powerful Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate are the perfect duo for healthy, amazing looking skin!

The texture and tone of my skin feels smooth, like a baby’s bottom! This is a vast improvement from how my skin felt prior to using the products.

I still haven’t felt the need for moisturiser (I just use sunblock in the day), as I find my skin is retaining moisture well enough on its own and doesn’t need extra product.

My skin has been so clear and glowing, that I decided to try something new this past week! I went foundation free the whole week! Since my actual skin looks good enough to “go bare”, I feel as though I have the confidence to go without foundation. Also a good opportunity to give my skin a break from clogging it up with makeup.

I have noticed the effects of these products on the appearance of my fine lines. They are more faint, and while they are not completely gone, I wasn’t expecting them to disappear entirely. But, I’m really happy with how they look.

Both products have a great mix of antioxidants, and I feel that by using them, I am saving my skin from further damage. I feel as though I’m feeding my skin with what it really needs.

I am so happy be a part of the Kiehl’s #ChangeYourSkin challenge – it has really given my skin a great boost!

LUZANNE (31) says

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My skin went through a hormonal breakout phase during week 3. I was, however, surprised by how quickly the blemishes cleared up.

Usually when I get a blemish, it hangs around for a good 5 days before it starts to disappear (and then it takes about a week for the blemish to fully disappear).

This past week, the blemishes had appeared and completely disappeared within 1 week!

Vitamin C is great for lightening age spots and scars on the surface of the skin and I think it was the Dermatologist Solutions Powerful Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate that sped up the healing process of the blemishes and lightened the scars they left behind.

I find 2,5 pumps of the Dermatologist Solutions Powerful Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate is enough for both my face and neck, and even though I have been using this product for the last 3 weeks, every day, twice a day, I am very impressed with how much product is still left in the bottle.

am also still using the Midnight Recovery Concentrate every night before I go to bed – remember to always apply your skin care products about 30 minutes before you go to bed. This ensures your serum, night cream and eye cream will be fully absorbed into the skin and will not end up being wasted on your bed sheets.

The scent of the Midnight Recovery Concentrate is very soothing and aids with falling asleep, as it contains evening primrose oil and lavender essential oil.

I gently press and massage the oil into my skin and then follow up with my favourite eye cream (there is no need to layer a night cream on top of the Midnight Recovery Concentrate unless you have very, very dry skin).

My skin still feels super smooth to the touch, looks glowy and overall just feels healthy and comfortable.

VANESSA (40) says

kiehls-vanessaWow!!!

Three weeks down of the Kiehl’s 28 day Change Your Skin Challenge!! As they say, time flies when you’re having fun! I am most certainly am still having fun with the Powerful Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate and Midnight Recovery Concentrate.

This powerful skin care regime has had a huge impact on the condition of my skin and I am even surprised at the difference it has made! My skin is no longer dull and dehydrated! It is smoother and more radiant, both with and without make up!

I have had a crazy week, both on the work side and socially, so both my diet and sleep have been negatively affected. In the past this would have really taken its toll on my skin, leaving it dehydrated, dull and grey!

Well despite the extra work stress, lack of sleep and unbalanced diet, my skin is still soft and smooth.

Thank you Kiehl’s for giving us this opportunity to change our skin for the better!!

NOSIPHO (33) says

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My only issue this week is still the oiliness.

My skin is naturally oily, but I’ve noticed that since the #ChangeYourSkin Challenge, it seems and feels a lot more hydrated, and the dreaded shine is back with a vengeance. Nothing a little powder doesn’t fix though.

I’m using Dimi’s suggestion of using less of the Midnight Recovery Concentrate and “dabbing it” rather than rubbing it in. No difference just yet but I’ll keep with it.

Oiliness aside, I’ve finally received some complaints on the improvement of my skin. Especially the fine rash I used to have on my forehead.

My skin is definitely more hydrated and even toned especially around my chin area. I’m still pretty happy with the results so far. A little oil won’t put me off and it’s probably time I started wearing makeup full time anyway :-).

CAMILLA (27) says

kiehls-camillaI am happy to report that my skin freakout was a result of the incorrect dosage of medicine, NOT THE PRODUCTS!

I had a strong feeling that the products weren’t to blame, as I’ve heard such wonderful feedback on them all over the web.

I changed the dosage of my medicine on Thursday last week and I already see a vast difference in my skin. I’m glad that I didn’t stop using the Kiehl’s products during the last two weeks.

My skin is now a bit oily, something it hasn’t been in years. So I’ve changed my cleanser to a ‘normal skin’ one, as to not over moisturise my skin with the Kiehl’s products.

This seems to be working to normalise my skin.

My ‘marionette lines’ (long vertical lines that laterally circumscribe the chin – thanks Wikipedia), lip lines and smile lines have seen the most difference so far. This is thanks to the Vitamin C in the Dermatologist Solutions Powerful Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate, which stimulates the growth of collagen.

I am still awaiting a major change in my crow’s feet and sub-orbital lines, but I am the most self conscious about these so I may be a little blind to any changes.

Most of all, the texture of my skin is feeling amazing; silky and smooth. I have noticed that my makeup also applies very smoothly. I have been applying the Dermatologist Solutions Powerful Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate twice a day and the Midnight Recovery Concentrate a little before bed time, so that  so it doesn’t seep into my pillow cases.

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