Wednesday, July 7, 2010

The Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Diaries Challenge

Anyone who reads my blog would know that my blog's content is basically everything that can make a person feel beautiful in and out.  And most of you will find loads of product reviews from yours truly as I believe in spending your hard earn money on products that deliver!

When Sheena Dy from Kiehl's contacted me (and 4 other beauty bloggers, I believe) to try the new Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate, it was a right timing as I just finished  my Cellnique's Intensive Hydrating Complex, my skin is all ready to try on other products!  I don't mind testing on Kiehl's as I own a skincare travel pack gifted to me by my brother and I don't have issues with the ingredients used by the brand.  

What's The Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Diaries Challenge?




I was encouraged to follow the 7 Habits of a Healthy Sleeper:
  1. Get at least seven hours of sleep each night - goodluck to me on this
  2. Drink soothing beverages before bed such as herbal tea, water or milk! - I definitely go well with water
  3. Try to avoid exercise near bedtime - definitely will!
  4. Stay away from late afternoon, early evening stimulates like caffeine. - no issues on that, I finish 2 cups of coffee before 10am! And I'm not into sodas *hahaha*
  5. Enjoy relaxing activities before you go to sleep, like reading or taking a bath.  - how about blogging?  It's relaxing for me! (seems like I'm being  hardheaded eh?)
  6. Shut the TV off when you are ready to fall asleep.  - definitely!  I even need to turn off lights!
  7. Curb your alcohol consumption. - No problem at all!  Not into alcohol!
Over the course of 15 days or less, I am encouraged to write my experience about the experience.  This is also a way for busy bloggers like myself to recover my sleep-life!  And I'll definitely share my experiences to you for sure!  Expect honest to goodness review from me as always!  Feel free to ask me questions as I go through this challenge and encourage me to sleep early!
I started the challenge July 5, 2010 Monday night and here are my impressions and reactions. As you all know, this is a concentrate, a 99.8% natural, paraben-free serum which was said to be proven to rejuvenate my skin while I sleep.

Nikki's Stats:
Skin Type: Dry/Normal (I included normal as I've been using the right type of products and my skin condition isn't as dry as before)
Skin Condition: Sensitive
Products used: Facial Wash, Toner and Kiehl's Midnight Recover Concentrate (nighttime)

AMW's First impression: (Days 1-2)
  • looks and feels like oil but doesn't feel heavy or oily
  • feels a bit weird after application because of its texture
  • my skin is dry and I feel it takes a bit of time to absorb, can you imagine how long it'll take for oily skin to wait for this product to absorb?
  • the concentrate absorbed to the skin approximately 5-10 minutes depending on temperature of the room
  • no itchiness nor skin irritations
  • no signs of redness or allergies



  • woke up minus the oily look and feel
  • no signs of change after first night, after the second night, skin feels moisturized even after washing my face with facial wash
For 2 days, those are my observations!  I'll definitely report more in the coming days!


Before I end this post, good news to my local readers (sorry to my international friends! I will be hosting contests soon for everyone across the world and universe!)!  The people from Kiehl's will give one reader a chance to try on the new Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate in Full Size!  Keep on reading and I'll announce the contest soon!

WIN YOUR OWN BOTTLE SOON!!!


Encourage me to do all 7 steps ok?
Keep smilin'
Stay happy!




8 comments :

  1. eggzyted!!! :) ghetto gurls want to win kiehl's too! :) we love kiehls hehe! goodluck on the midnight challeng *pat on the back* :)

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  2. awww local readers only? :P heehee jk! I need to check out that brand! Ive seen it at the mall but never really tried it. Anyway, I need to sleep better to be able to function in the morning. I always drink coffee in the afternoon because that's when my shift starts :(

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  3. Good luck!!!

    www.glamourandlove.com

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  4. OMG I've been wanting to try this in full size for such a long time!

    A friend gave me a small sample before and I really liked it but its all finished :(((

    Do open up to international readers soon love!

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  5. go sis go! i have seen this so many times in blogs/mags, wondering how will it perform.

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  6. The Ghetto Gurls, thank you!!!

    Iyah, hahah sorry!!!!I'll be doing contests for worldwide soon! :)

    Glamoreandlove, thank you!

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  7. The Ghetto Gurls, thank you!!!

    Iyah, hahah sorry!!!!I'll be doing contests for worldwide soon! :)

    Glamoreandlove, thank you!

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  8. Jean, I will try to do my best for more international reader contests!!!

    Xin, I will give you an update for sure, a challenge is a challenge! They have to pass AMW standard! LOL

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