{"id":2806,"date":"2009-04-16T09:00:54","date_gmt":"2009-04-16T01:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mywomenstuff.com\/?p=2806"},"modified":"2009-04-28T13:46:14","modified_gmt":"2009-04-28T05:46:14","slug":"review-kiehls-ultimate-white-surface-brightening-exfoliator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mywomenstuff.com\/2009\/04\/review-kiehls-ultimate-white-surface-brightening-exfoliator\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Kiehl’s Ultimate White Surface Brightening Exfoliator"},"content":{"rendered":"
Kiehl’s has upgraded their regular whitening range to the Dermatologist Solutions range i.e. more exclusive dermatologist tested range. I have 3 items from this line but I have to tell you about the Ultimate White Surface Brightening Exfoliator <\/strong>because I seriously love it and can’t stop raving about it!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n For all its wordiness, the Ultimate White Surface Brightening Exfoliator is a facial scrub. It comes in a 150ml tube and I really like it because it makes my skin feel baby butt smooth.<\/p>\n The brightening exfoliator is part of the Ultimate White range which is essentially a whitening\/brightening skincare range. This is to be used after cleansing and before toner. I use mine in the shower after taking off my makeup for the day.<\/p>\n The amount I use is very very little – about 0.7cm. The first time I used it, I squeezed out about 1cm of the cream and I found that it lathers up something plenty which although nice ( I love the air cushion effect) I felt was a bit of a waste and takes a while to wash off. Add a bit of water to the liquid cream and rub it a little to create a rich lather before applying to a damp face. The scrub granules are very fine but because this is a scrub, do not rub it hard against your skin but use a light touch instead.<\/p>\n [note]<\/p>\n Some tips when using scrubs or exfoliators<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/note]<\/p>\n I gently scrub my skin in a circular motion a few times then rinse off. I don’t get the baby butt smooth skin feeling immediately but after 2-3 times using this I’ve found my skin feeling smoother and it feels nicer every time. My face does have a bit of squeaky clean effect after using this and another friend I let try said their face felt a little dry – but it was ok after toning and moisturizing.<\/p>\n The scrub is quite gentle so I use it every alternate day on an average of 3 times a week and thus far, no problems. In fact, when I returned recently from a holiday with slightly clogged pores, I used this scrub for 2 days running and on the 3rd day, voila! clear-er skin! So, yes this one is a keeper!<\/p>\n The nice thing I like about this scrub actually is the morning after. The morning after I use the scrub, I find that my foundation, whether liquid or powder, just glides onto my skin and once set with loose powder stays put, looking smooth and porcelain the whole day. I did not notice it until I got some compliments on how “smooth” my skin looked at the end of the day – can you say LOVE?! \ud83d\ude00<\/p>\n I don’t know about brightening because I am using a whole range of other products but I like how this scrub feels so I will be repurchasing. However, I don’t see that happening all that soon since I use only so little! I’m thinking that it may help lighten the appearance of acne scars – I have some serious pitted scars and they have been LOOKING lighter of late. I’m not sure if they are, but they sure LOOK better.<\/p>\n A 150ml tube costs RM105 <\/strong>and is worth every single penny because it will last a long while – at the rate I’m going, 6 months a tube is not impossible. There is a slight fruity citrusy scent but I like it so I’m not bugged by it. Kiehl’s stores are presently situated at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, 1 Utama and Isetan KLCC . They are pretty generous with samples so be sure to ask if there’s something you want to try – and if you buy something, they may even throw in a deluxe sample.<\/p>\n
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