- “I love this because often times sunscreen can be the thing that actually makes your makeup pill, but you need it, right? And so, where's the good balance in that? This is the product that I have found the best balance for because it's so thin”1:55–2:02
- “It's like a milky toner that has SPF in it”2:10–2:15
- “Super hydrating, super thin, and I love it”2:30–2:34
- Source: Best makeup of 2025 awards - Jan 4, 2026
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Better Screen UV Serum SPF 50+ Facial Sunscreen with Collagen Peptide"I love this because often times sunscreen can be the thing that actually makes your makeup pill, but you need it, right? And so, where's the good balance in that? This is the product that I have found the best balance for because it's so thin."$45
Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides and Peptide"If I wanted a retinoid, the Kiehl's microdose is enough to have an effect but it's not enough to cause any issues, so that's also a perfect beginner retinoid in general and it has ceramides to replenish your skin as it works."-
Creme de Corps Refillable Body Lotion with Cocoa Butter"This one has been around for years."$85.00
Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado"I've been using it for about 4 months, maybe a little bit more, but the usage is minimal."-
Ultra Facial Overnight Hydrating Face Mask with 10.5% Squalane"offers deep hydration locking in moisture because of its rich squaline based hydration"$45.00
Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane"I think it's a really nice moisturizer for that normal skin. Someone entry level into skincare that's looking for a moisturizer that is just going to be good for all skin tones, every all skin type."-
Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Correcting Serum"It's honestly a terrible formula."$62
Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream"The fourth ingredient here is denatured alcohol."$48.00Ultra Facial Meltdown Recovery Cream"It sounds intense."$38.00Browse More
- “Kiehl's Better Screen Sunscreen for $45 also has it, so it's nice to see a sunscreen that has a collagen preservation in mind”3:56–4:03
- Source: Top 8 peptides for your skincare routine - Feb 7, 2026
- “This is a white runny liquid that feels like an emollient skin care serum going on. Skin feels slightly tacky when first applied. It has surprisingly little white cast”18:33–18:48
- “After 20 minutes of dryback, this one still felt slightly tacky, but skin felt moisturized, not oily or greasy or sticky”
- “At the 4-hour check-in, I was already not loving it. It had started feeling drying a couple hours before”19:17–19:23
- “It had been coming off under my nails all day long. And it was getting a little bit shiny, but also felt so so very drying throughout the day that I really couldn't wait to wash my face”19:46–19:58
- “I really can't fully recommend it to people with dry skin”19:58–20:01
- “I'm going to give it three out of five for a standalone sunscreen and two out of five for how it did with makeup”20:04–20:10
- Source: I tried $500 worth of new mineral sunscreens - May 15, 2026
- “If I wanted a retinoid, the Kiehl's microdose is enough to have an effect but it's not enough to cause any issues, so that's also a perfect beginner retinoid in general and it has ceramides to replenish your skin as it works”6:12–6:21
- Source: Barrier repair, rosacea, and sensitive skin tips - Jan 17, 2023
- “This is also really good for sensitive skin because it is a micro-dosing serum”
- “If you have really sensitive, like rosacea-prone skin, I would say this is a really good one for you, but do go in with it slowly”6:28–6:33
- “I really enjoy it”
- “I have just kind of outgrown it in the retinol realm”6:42–6:47
- “If you're looking for a lightweight, not intense retinol, this is it for you. Just not for me anymore”7:03–7:09
- Source: Beauty empties: products I finished and would repurchase - Jul 23, 2026
- “The percentage with Kiehl's is not disclosed, so one can assume that it's probably on the lighter side, but if you have an inflamed skin barrier, you're prone to dry skin, etc., it's probably one that you want to look for”13:58–14:03
- Source: Sephora Sale Faves for Every Concern from a Dermatologist - Apr 4, 2026
- “This one has been around for years”
- “Once I tried it, I was like, 'Okay, I really get the hype.'”12:34–12:39
- “This one to me is a very sweet body butter, but not strong”12:48–12:55
- “It has this honey milk, buttery, slightly nutty scent going for it”12:55–13:05
- “Highly recommend”13:03–13:08
- “Very, very pricey, but worth it for the hydration and the glow and the scent”13:03–13:10
- “It just goes beautifully with like my layering combos as well”13:08–13:14
- “This formula is very, very lightweight, very moussey, very cloudy, so it's not heavy on your skin”13:27–13:33
- Source: Top 10 body butters, creams & lotions 2025 - Jun 25, 2025
- “There's no better lotion than the Kiehl's lotion”14:52–14:57
- “The lotion sinks in and then the shine just stays. It's not gloppy. It's not messy. There's no micica in it. It's very hydrating”15:03–15:10
- “There's a reason why this was used on the Victoria's Secret runways. This is an iconic product, the Creme De Corps from Kiehl's”15:13–15:16
- “Love, love”
- Source: Best of beauty 2025 - Jan 2, 2026
- “I've been using it for about 4 months, maybe a little bit more, but the usage is minimal”1:11–1:18
- “I warm up a tiny amount between my fingers, place three or four dots under each eye, and then gently swipe it in”1:18–1:26
- “Only then your concealer won't emphasize dryness or texture”1:26–1:31
- “This area is thinner than the rest of the face and has no pores like the nose for example. So, you need hydration here”1:31–1:36
- “But don't apply too much. That also gives a bad result. Balance in everything, right?”1:40–1:45
- Source: My Most-Used Makeup Products of 2025 - Nov 28, 2025
- “It really is a staple for a lot of people”7:48–7:51
- “It's rich, it's thick, and it's nourishing”7:49–7:52
- “That's why I don't like it because it's a maybe a little bit too thick for my under eyes”7:51–7:57
- “This is based around avocado oil and shea butter, which again, all right, little bit outdated, a little bit old, but they moisturize well enough”8:03–8:08
- “The formula is fairly heavy. It doesn't do much beyond that, which is fine again because that's all you really need under your eyes for most people, right?”8:12–8:17
- Source: 5 overhyped skincare products and their better Korean dupes - Sep 19, 2025
- “offers deep hydration locking in moisture because of its rich squaline based hydration”6:36–6:44
- “It feels like icing for your face”6:42–6:46
- “It is going to absolutely keep you in colder months more protected, more hydrated and it is perfect for dry stressed skin”6:44–6:51
- “It is going to help to strengthen your skin barrier in the long run especially as it minimizes your the overall look of inflammation on your skin”6:53–6:56
- “this is a great option for you if you're looking for something really rich, really olusive without any sort of white cast”7:12–7:18
- Source: Best Skincare of 2025 | Dermatologist-Approved Products - Dec 20, 2025
- “I don't necessarily use it as a mask, I use it as a moisturizer and it is extremely nourishing”16:42–16:48
- “Their Ultra Facial is so nice”
- Source: Sephora Sale Faves for Every Concern from a Dermatologist - Apr 4, 2026
- “The Squalane, you can sleep with it overnight and consider it like a more elevated face basting situation”16:57–17:01
- Source: Sephora Sale Faves for Every Concern from a Dermatologist - Apr 4, 2026
- “I think it's a really nice moisturizer for that normal skin. Someone entry level into skincare that's looking for a moisturizer that is just going to be good for all skin tones, every all skin type”8:13–8:18
- “The Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream is still a hero for me”8:23–8:27
- “The texture is incredible”
- Source: Best moisturizers of the year: doctorly favorites of 2025 - Jan 15, 2026
- “It's honestly a terrible formula”8:16–8:19
- “Denatured alcohol is drying”8:50–8:52
- “It's basically a vitamin C serum”9:19–9:21
- “It's $56 and please don't purchase this product”9:39–9:40
- Source: Best & worst dark mark serums - Oct 13, 2025
- “The fourth ingredient here is denatured alcohol”7:26–7:28
- “Denatured alcohol leads to increased free radicals in the skin”7:28–7:32
- “Imagine you've actually got inflamed acne prone skin where you've already got free fatty acids in your skin that's already irritating your skin and now you go and put something on the skin that encourages free radicals to further irritate the skin. It's a bad idea”7:38–7:40
- “This one I would avoid”8:13–8:13
- Source: Best & worst moisturisers for oily acne skin - Dec 21, 2025
- “It sounds intense”
- “It is an unscented formula for all skin types”
- Source: 2026 Best of Beauty Awards in Japan: Mid-Year Rankings - Jul 17, 2026
Brand note
Kiehl's is the brand that shows up in creator routines as a mix of genuine staples and formulas that feel a generation old — the Ultra Facial Overnight Hydrating Face Mask with 10.5% Squalane is the clearest anchor, used as a rich moisturizer by derms for dry, barrier-stressed skin. But the line is uneven: the Better Screen UV Serum SPF 50+ starts promisingly thin and hydrating but turns drying over a full day, and some products like the Oil-Free Gel Cream and Clearly Corrective Serum get called out for denatured alcohol content.
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