I’ve recently added Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate to my skincare routine. Admittedly this is hardly a new product; it’s been around forever but for some reasons I had never got round to trying it out. But because my skin has been quite dehydrated this winter, I thought it was about time I give it a try.

What it is –> As written on the bottle, it is a replenishing elixir of pure essential oils and distilled botanicals that visibly restore the appearance of skin by morning.

Essential oils are very good for you being that they are 100% natural and are basically extracts from plants. Essential oils are natural ingredients that can easily get absorbed into your bloodstream and penetrate deeply into your skin, which makes it most effective and that’s why it works so well. Since this is definitely a natural product, it is a safe choice if you are concerned about chemicals or parabens as this contains none of those.

What it does –> “Visibly” rehydrate, plump, brighten and restore the look of healthy skin by the next morning. And I’m not even joking! You know how sometimes some products just get hyped up so much that you kind of think it’s all marketing ploy and you’re reluctant to try it. Well this was the case for me but now I’m literally kicking myself. My skin the next morning looks and feels amazing, like I’ve drunk a gallon of water and had about 10 hours sleep.

How to use it –> It’s an evening or overnight treatment, which can either be used on its own or mixed with a moisturiser. What I normally do is to use it on top of my moisturiser; so after my night cream I would rub 2-3 drops in my palms and gently pad all over my face and neck. I find this seems to lock in all the hydration overnight.

Who is it for –> Despite having an oil consistency, it is suitable for all skin type and is definitely designed to be used by everyone. Even though you might have super oily skin, you still need to keep your skin moisturised and hydrated to balance the production of oil, as your skin only produce excessive oil (which can then cause a breakout) when it is dehydrated. The more hydration you give to your skin, the less it’s going to produce the oil.

Unlike other facial oils, I find this feels least greasy on the skin. It’s very quick to absorb into your skin and does not leave that oily residue. In fact it leaves your skin feeling lovely and soft as soon as you put it on. I can’t recommend it enough!