Quick Review: Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Eye

I was on my way to Bangkok and I needed an eye cream. That's why Changi Airport is amazing - duty-free shopping!

I purchased the Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Eye for S$50 (retails for S$72) after I received attentive and thoughtful service from the Kiehl's salesperson. Great service really makes a whole lot of difference! I informed her that I had a problem of dark under-eye circles and she immediately introduced the product to me. I had tried the Midnight Recovery Concentrate before and I broke out from it, but I knew that it was an effective product for less acne-prone skins since my friends were raving about it. So, I got it!

And... I really like it. It's not sticky after application and a little goes a long way. I also like how there's no strong fragrance upon application. Results have been positive. I've used it for more than a week and I've noticed how much less puffy my eyes were in the recent mornings. However, I did notice that the under-eye area was dryer and affecting the way my concealers apply. I'm not sure if it's because of this eye cream, or because I'm on accutane. Probably the latter. Overall, it's a decent eye cream. Repurchasing is not in the plan right now because I want to try out the Kiehl's Super Multi-Corrective Eye Opening Serum and Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado next.

Did I also mention that Kengyang bought the exact same product 10 minutes before I bought mine? He loved it as well!

Quick review: Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate

This is a quick, quick review on the hugely popular and almost cult-level Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate. To sum it up in one sentence - I wish to love it, but the breakouts killed every desire. 

I'm definitely not blaming Kiehl's because different people react differently to one product. Moreover, the product has worked its magic on so many people! I have friends who can only sing praises for it, and I'm happy for them! I'm just a little bit heartbroken that it didn't work for me. I pondered if I should write this blogpost, but since over 95% of the reviews (an exaggeration, but I think my percentage is close) are positive, I might as well contribute to the other spectrum to provide a different opinion to potential users. 

I love everything about it until it gave me weird bumps on my forehead and upper cheek area. I thought it was just an initial product reaction, so I persisted, but no, the second morning, I had 3 new pimples. 

Application-wise, it's quite a pleasant experience. You just use two-three drops (I was recommended only 2 drops because of my oily skin) and pat the dispensed product on your face. After massaging the product in, you can decide to top it up with your usual moisturiser or not. I felt a slight heating sensation after application, but nothing uncomfortable. 

The Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate contains Evening Primrose Oil, Lavender extract and many more good stuff. I take Evening Primrose Oil pills every morning so I was quite puzzled as to why this caused me breakouts. Maybe too much EPO? 

I have decided to stop using it and continue with my Michael Todd Antioxidant Carrot Multivitamin Serum. Fortunately, I did not purchase the product. I got a very generous sample from Kiehl's. I love Kiehl's and I truly am impressed by the way they constantly come up with innovative products that you can try first before committing. It's just sheer bad luck that this product didn't work on me. Sigh. I'm really quite sad. I wanted to join the cult and be sprinkled with the Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate's magic dust!! 

Oh well. At least now I know I don't need to spend the S$80. 

The most important thing now is to get my skin back in order. SIGH. 

Anyway, on a happier note, this is my 1000th post! HOORAH! Thank you all for the support! :) 

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