When it comes to reviewing new grooming products, I always like to put them to the test in more aggressive environments than most people might encounter just to make sure they'll hold up to just about any conditions.... and really, there's nothing more aggressive than traveling on an international, fifteen hour flight to New Zealand. It is probably the perfect conditions to really get an idea of how a skin product works, so when Kiehl's sent over their new Daily Reviving Concentrate, I knew this would be the best way to test the brand's claims that it will keep your skin looking youthful and radiant all day.
Pre-flight, I went for some good exfoliating action using Kiehl's Facial Fuel to start with a clean base. I like to use an exfoliator just about four times a week but especially before boarding a flight... Last thing you want is clogged pores while in flight cabin conditions. After a good rinse with warm water and a dry, I applied about three drops of the Kiehl's Daily Reviving Concentrate into the palm of my hand and massaged them into my face focusing on my T-zone [forehead, nose, and chin]. After letting the oils dry and penetrate into my skin, I finished the regimen with Kiehl's Oil Eliminator Men's Moisturizer and some facial sunscreen. The entire regimen took on about five to ten minutes and wasn't much different than my current morning routine.
THE RESULTS:
At first, I was cautious about using an oil on my face thinking it would feel greasy and leave an extra shine on my skin. The Daily Reviving Concentrate did neither. I could barely feel a difference of the product on my skin due to its' lightweight, 100% natural, and mineral oil free ingredients plus, one of the best parts for us guys, scent free! Now to the results... I was already dreading the post-flight feeling of my skin especially after knowing I'd be boarding the longest flight I've ever been on at just over fifteen very long hours. Thanks to the Daily Reviving Concentrate, my skin could not have felt better. I usually make my way to the closest sink to give my face a rinse post-flight but this time it wasn't needed! My skin still felt fresh, moisturized, and, best of all, protected from the inflight environment. The moisturizer I followed up with after the oil kept to my skin and didn't make me feel clogged as soon as I exited my flight. I was happy but, already being Kiehl's obsessed, was not surprised with the results. It's all about routine though... you don't have to be boarding a long flight in order to use the concentrate, you should make it a part of your daily routine in order for any product to really improve your skin! Happy grooming fellas.
This post presented in collaboration with Kiehl's | All words are my own non-medical tested opinion. Results may vary.