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My name is Tammy Lim and I am an award winning blogger from Top 10 Malaysia Magazine and Cleo Malaysia Magazine. I have been blogging since 2008 and I am also the founder of a local Malaysian beauty & lifestyle community called The Butterfly Project. People often tell me that I'm a wonder woman, but in reality - if it's something you love, you can do wonders.

When I'm not wondering, I'll be on my computer searching for the next fountain of youth or hunting down a fantastic deal. I'm also a shopaholic, wanderluster, spa enthusiast and proud hipster who loves planning special occasions and surprises for her loved ones.
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  • Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate Review

    9.20.2010

    Youth Elixir to the rescue!

    Finally got the time to write about my experience using the Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate which was launched in June 2010. Of course knowing Kiehl's they always come up with cool ideas when introducing their new products/collections. Naturally when Midnight Recovery Concentrate came out, Kiehl's came up with a bedroom themed party at Kiehl's Isetan, KLCC (I blogged about it here).

    Renew Skin Overnight with Midnight Recovery

    Kiehl's Boy & Me Posing at their bedroom theme display

    works at night to restore our skin by morning

    There's a lot of reviews online regarding this elixir that restore's skins youthful appearance. It's a highly concentrate elixir of pure essential oils and distilled botanicals, 99.8% naturally derived and paraben free that works all night while you sleep to regenerate, repair and replenish the skin barrier for younger-looking skin by morning. Thanks to a rich blend of naturally replenishing botanicals like Evening Primrose, Squalene, Lavender and a blend of essential oils known for their therapeutic, balancing and antioxidant effects. Paraben free, Mineral Oil free and Fragrance free.

    key ingredients in the exlixir
     
    Evening primrose is a flowering plant originally native to North America that now grows throughout much of Europe and parts of Asia. It blooms every other year and its large, fragrant yellow flowers open at dusk and remain open through the night. Rich in omega-6 and essential fatty acids that the body cannot naturally produce. Also effective on skin-barrier repair.
    Lavender helps soothe inflamed or irritated skin while helping reduce skin blotchiness for a more even look. Creates a brighter and more radiant look to skin.

    SKWA-lane (Squalene) a highly refined moisturizing oil derived from the olive; Squalane is very silky and easily absorbed and has been found to be extremely compatible with the natural oils of the skin; we use Squalane in many of our formulations.

    the cap acts as a dropper

    I heard people saying the bottle is plain and boring. Well there's a reason for that. At one of my aromatherapy workshops, I learned that essential oils are best kept in dark glass bottles to preserve their effectiveness. I like the packaging actually, after all essential oils are quite expensive in the market. The cap acts as a dropper and with just 2-3 drops (I used two which is more than enough) on cleansed skin, gently pressed to cheeks, forehead and chin to evenly distribute the application before gently massaging it into the skin. I have the option to use moisturiser if my skin is too dry but the oil is sufficient enough to be worn alone for me. For those with oily skin, I don't think it would be suitable since it's oil based skincare.

    apply before sleeping for a well rested night

    The texture is lightweight, transparent and oily.It absorbs well into my skin after I massage it. The scent is calming and I am well rested thanks to the aromatherapy effects of the Lavender in it. Enriched with Squalene (from Olive) a botanical lipid similar to our natural skin lipids, Evening Primerose Oil, rich in Omega-6 Fatty Acids and Essential oils, this formula provides intensive moisture repair at night when skin is most receptive to repairing itself from daily aggressors. Since I have sensitive skin, I find that the formula is soothing to my skin but I did not see any brightening or glow effects in the morning.

    it works at night to replenish, restore skin

    My results are not significant as compare to others who used this product. They were amazed at their skin being brighter, younger and better after using it. As I have been taking care of my skin for some time, I see not much changes in appearance except that it does moisturised my skin which is softer and supple in the morning. Initially I used it every night for 3 weeks then slowed down to alternating days, sufficient for me. I believe we can control and customized how much products are needed for our skin (catering to our skincare needs). This bottle is priced at RM200 for 30ml bottle of pure essential oils (which in the market would come close to this price!) and I believe just by using 2 drops a night, this one bottle can last us 6-8 months. Even the 2ml sample lasted a week for me! Suitable for dry-combination skin and maturing/dehydrated skin would find the results to be fascinating.

    midnight recovery givewaway!
    
    It's also been some time since I did a giveaway, so here comes one now. Since I am reviewing the Midnight Recovery Concentrate, I would also like to give the chance to readers to review it too by giving away a mini gift pack filled with Kiehl's products inclusive of a 2ml Midnight Recovery Concentrate (a week's supply) for the best two readers who can tell me why they want to try this elixir.

    Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate Giveaway
    Follower ID:
    E-Mail:
    Slogan: Why I want to try the Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate (in no more than 20 words).

    Contest starts today and ends on 26th September, 2010 (midnight). Results would be announced on 1st October, 2010.

    33 comments:

    1. Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate Giveaway
      Follower ID: rabmice
      E-Mail: rabmice@gmail.com
      Slogan: Why I want to try the Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate (in no more than 20 words).
      Coz i wanna see the significant result on my skin!!

      ReplyDelete
    2. thank you ZiHang :) for your entry! all the best!

      ReplyDelete
    3. Follower ID: pigellen
      E-Mail: pigellen@gmail.com
      Slogan: Why I want to try the Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate because i wanna be SLEEPING BEAUTY and it repairing my skin while i'm slping!XD

      ReplyDelete
    4. Follower ID: Joelle
      E-Mail:joelle0209@hotmail.com
      Slogan: I want to try the Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate because i need recue at night to recover from daily damages caused by cosmetics.

      ReplyDelete
    5. Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate Giveaway
      Follower ID: rabmice
      E-Mail: rabmice@gmail.com
      Slogan: Why I want to try the Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate (in no more than 20 words).
      because i wan radiant skin when i wake up!

      ReplyDelete
    6. Follower ID: dEe
      E-Mail: d_ken110@yahoo.com
      Slogan: Why I want to try the Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate because my sleep pattern always change since I worked in shifts. I hope this concentrate can help me maintain my youthfulness.

      ReplyDelete
    7. Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate Giveaway
      Follower ID: chocolatefrogstar
      E-Mail: magnect@hotmail.com
      Slogan: Why I want to try the Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate (in no more than 20 words)because i like getting my face molested everyday by my babies and they'll keep doing it if skin is smooth !

      ( wah, exactly 20 words hahahahah )

      ReplyDelete
    8. Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate Giveaway
      Follower ID: kongwaikeng
      E-Mail: kongwaikeng@gmail.com
      Slogan: ...I hope for it to end my search for radiant skin restoration

      ReplyDelete
    9. Follower ID: sli_hang
      E-Mail: sli_hang@hotmail.com
      Slogan: Why I want to try the Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate because i want to overcome my skin problems such as dull & dehydrate all the time.

      ReplyDelete
    10. Follower ID: Eve Tan
      E-Mail: eve.tan82@ymail.com
      Slogan: Why I want to try the Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate because i want younger-looking skin by morning as the review of this product is quite goood

      ReplyDelete
    11. Follower ID:BoldisHasanah
      E-mail :nurhasanah.akhir@gmail.com
      Slogan: why i want to try Keihl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate because i'm getting married in less than a month and my skin condition is turning me into a bridezilla.

      ReplyDelete
    12. Follower ID: juli1202
      E-Mail: juli1202@hotmail.com
      Slogan:
      I need perfect young radiant skin! Everyday I tell myself that I'm hot mama, I'm young mama & I'm superb mama.

      ReplyDelete
    13. Follower ID: Isabel
      E-Mail: deariesx@hotmail.com
      Slogan: Why I want the Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate? So mummy can have young and radiant looking skin again

      ReplyDelete
    14. Follower ID: Jean
      E-Mail: purplewardrobe(at)gmail(dot)com
      Slogan: hmm.. because I having bad skin lately (i think my skin start aging already!), and I wish I can do something to get back my young skin!!

      ReplyDelete
    15. Follower ID: Luthien
      E-Mail: yiingz@yahoo.com
      Slogan: My skin will be more beautiful after it drinks from the elixir that is Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate! :)

      ReplyDelete
    16. Follower ID:angelzoe
      E-Mail:angelzoe80[at]yahoo[dot]com
      Slogan: Why I want to try the Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate (in no more than 20 words).
      i've just joined the 3-series club and got slapped by the skin-angels for not using this elixir...so please ..help!

      ReplyDelete
    17. Follower ID:shereen1224
      E-Mail: shereen_sow@hotmail.com
      Slogan: To have a better appearance with Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate

      thank you

      ReplyDelete
    18. omg i am goin to have a hell time deciding the two winners!

      ReplyDelete
    19. Follower ID: XiaoYue
      E-Mail: yatling_siow@hotmail.com
      Slogan: Why I want to try the Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate because ' I want a younger skin! Say goodbye to my always-tired looking face due to lack of sleep.'

      ReplyDelete
    20. Follower ID: suet er
      E-Mail: shirly-lim@hotmail.com
      Slogan: I need something is free from paraben, mineral oil and fragrance. Most important, skin will look young in next morning.

      ReplyDelete
    21. Follower ID: cutediy
      E-Mail: cutediy@hotmail.com
      Slogan: I surely feel happy, confident in next morning as I will see a brighten and radiant look to my skin

      ReplyDelete
    22. Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate Giveaway
      Follower ID:nailsbite
      E-Mail:nailsbite@gmail.com
      Slogan: Why I want to try the Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate because i want to c how it work on my skin

      ReplyDelete
    23. Follower ID:Zi Ling

      E-Mail: ziling60@gmail.com

      Slogan: Why I want to try the Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate because i dream about it everynight after reading Miu's post, SERIOUSLY!

      ReplyDelete
    24. Follower ID: w-Fish
      E-Mail: freebies.fish@yahoo.com
      Slogan: I want to try the Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate because,
      as a practised consumer (ahem), I would like to try it, before go for actual buying. May I? ^^

      ReplyDelete
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