Review: Kieh's Ultra Facial Moisturizer SPF 30.

Hello guys,hope you are all doing well.

Today I have a product to review, which is the Kiehl's Ultra Facial Moisturizer SPF 30. As you guys may already know Kiehl's has came out with one without SPF. I got a sample from them & did not liked it. Personally I have combination skin, I felt it just sits on my skin & by midday my T zone was super oily & gross! So I guess those who have dry skin might enjoy it more.

Since Spring is already here, it's very important to be using SPF! (even though we are suppose to use SPF all seasons round). Because I have sensitive acne prone skin, I avoid products with SPF at all cost because I think my skin does not react well to products which contain SPF. But I read online that it's super important to incorporate sunscreen to your daily skincare routine not only to protect your skin from the UV rays but also to prevent hyperpigmentations/dark spots from getting darker. (which is one of my problems/concerns)

Thank God whenever my face has an outbreak, they don't leave scars (which in my opinion is 10 times harder to treat than dark spots). I was always left with brown spots which takes time to go away. So I decided I should incorporate sunscreen to my skincare routine, taking into account that it might break me out.

It comes in a 125 ml bottle. Simple and nothing fancy just like any other Kiehl's products.

What Kiehl's says?

Ultra Facial Moisturizer SPF 30

Lightweight hydration with SPF 30

• This moisturizer is readily absorbed, leaving the surface area soft and nurtured.
• Broad spectrum SPF 30 protects against sun damage which can cause premature aging
• Effects are continued beneath the surface layers for daytime or anytime
• Assists in improving skin texture

Active Ingredients: Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 7%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 5% 

Inactive Ingredients: Water, Propylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Glycerin, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Squalene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbitan Oleate, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Triethanolamine, Beeswax, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA, Stearic Acid, Myristyl Alcohol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil.

It comes off as a pretty thick consistency but as you work it into your skin it absorbs fairly quickly.

How it looks like when I spread it around the back of my hand.

My thoughts on this:

First of all, when I was squeezing the product out from the tube it was a tough one. Due to the packaging it is very difficult to control the amount of product I want. 

Second of all, I was scared by the consistency. As I told you I have combination skin, the product came off as a thick liquid I was worried my skin will be shiny by midday. But thankfully it wasn't that case! It was also easy to work with. When I rubbed the product into my skin it absorbed fairly quickly & it didn't made my skin felt oily or uncomfortable. It has the typical sunscreen scent which I don't really mind because it fades off after application.

I've been using this product for a week now & did not noticed any breakout which I really appreciate & thankful for taking the risk. It did not made my skin felt oilier than usual & so far I've been enjoying it. The only downside for me is the packaging & the price. So hopefully Kiehl's will come out with better packaging next time like in a pump form or something. :)

Price: 2200 rubles.

Pretty expensive in my opinion. But it works as a moisturizer & sunscreen in a product. Plus you don't need a lot in one application (slightly more than a pea size) so I guess in that case this product can last me pretty long! 

But I definitely recommend people with sensitive acne prone skin like me who thinks sunscreen is one of the culprit in contributing to their breakout should definitely check this out! Plus Kiehl's are always super generous in giving out free samples, so I definitely urge you guys to grab some samples first before investing your money. :) 

One tip: at the end of the day make sure to double cleanse to ensure that you properly removed sunscreen/makeup/dirt that has been on your face throughout the day. I recommend using cleansing oil/balm as your first cleanse. :)

Signing off.