Kiehl’s Ultra Body Mega Moisture Squalane Cream Review

 
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Kiehl's Ultra Body Mega Moisture Squalane Cream Review

As as huge fan of Kiehl’s Creme de Corps, I was extremely keen to test out the new Kiehl’s Ultra Body Mega Moisture Squalane Cream. Here’s everything you need to know.

What is Kiehl’s Ultra Body Mega Moisture Squalane Cream?

What is Kiehl's Ultra Body Mega Moisture?
What is Kiehl’s Ultra Body Mega Moisture?
  • Hydrating body cream with Squalane and Pro-Ceramides
  • Formulated to absorb into skin quickly (within 3 seconds)
  • Delivers long-lasting hydration for up to three days, even through showering
  • Protect skin against extreme environments
  • Suitable for all skin types and ideal for sensitive skin

Key Ingredients

GLACIAL GLYCOPROTEIN – helps to deeply hydrate and maintain skin’s moisture balance

PRO-CERAMIDES – help to reinforce skin’s barrier strength

SQUALANE – helps replenish skin’s barrier and keep it soft, supple and moisturised

How To Use It

This is best applied straight after showering and whenever your skin needs extra hydration. You can dress immediately as it is fast absorbing.

My Review

My Review of Kiehl's Ultra Body Mega Moisture
My Review of Kiehl’s Ultra Body Mega Moisture

I don’t know about you, but once I hit my late 40s and into my 50s, my skin on my body started asking for a lot more attention! Especially as I am a serial fake tan user. My skin can get pretty dry which really affects its appearance. Now that summer is on its way, I want to get my skin into top to toe peak condition.

When Kiehl’s launched the Ultra Body Mega Moisture Squalane Cream, I was immediately intrigued. Anything with mega moisture in the name has my full attention!

I’ve been testing it out and here’s how I got on…

Texture and feel

Kiehl's Ultra Body Mega Moisture Squalane Cream Texture
Kiehl’s Ultra Body Mega Moisture Squalane Cream Texture

The texture is GORGEOUS. It is rich but not greasy, creamy but not too thick. It melts into the skin beautifully and doesn’t sit on top like some heavier body butters. I can get dressed immediately after applying it, which is a big bonus for me as I am always in a rush.

How does it perform?

I’ve been using it daily, mostly after my morning shower (I find that’s the best time to really lock in hydration). I find this makes my skin nice and smooth looking, and more even-toned, and after a few daily applications there’s way less of that crepey look that seems to pop up when my skin is dry and dehydrated. The hydration is really long lasting.

Is it good for mature skin?

Yes, 100% yes. If you’re in your 40s, 50s or beyond and finding that your body skin just isn’t bouncing back like it used to, this cream is a dream. It feeds the skin without overloading it, and because there’s no fragrance, it’s gentle enough for even the most sensitive areas like décolletage.

Final thoughts

This is definitely one of those “quiet luxury” products. It doesn’t shout, but it really does deliver. The packaging is clean, the texture is beautiful, and the hydration is long-lasting.

It’s also fragrance-free, which I know many of you will absolutely love, especially if you have sensitive skin or want to layer with your favourite perfume.

If you are looking for something richer and thicker with a bigger focus on anti-ageing, check out my Joonbyrd Daydreamer Body Serum and Sunday Sofa Body Butter Review. And if you need something super light and lightning fast, read E45 Daily Care Hydrating Lotion Spray Review.

Where to buy it

Kiehl’s Ultra Body Mega Moisture Squalane Cream is £43 for 250ml and it is available now via the links below:

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Kosas Cloud Set Mist Review

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Kosas Cloud Set Mist Review

I have really been enjoying all the recent launches from Kosas so I was very happy to try out their brand new mist. Here’s the lowdown on the Kosas Cloud Set Mist.

What is Kosas Cloud Set Mist?

What is Kosas Cloud Set Mist?
What is Kosas Cloud Set Mist?
  • Refreshing, skin-caring setting mist
  • Works to hydrate, smooth, and lock makeup in place for 12 hours
  • Alcohol free and non-comedogenic
  • Ultra-fine, airy spray
  • Promises to improve the look of your makeup
  • Designed to keep the skin looking fresh all day
  • Contains 99.5% naturally derived ingredients
  • Oil-free and fragrance-free formula
  • Designed to never be sticky or tight feeling
  • Clinically proven to hydrate, improve skin texture and reduce appearance of pores over time
  • Suitable for all skin types including sensitive
  • Non-comedogenic and non-acnegenic
  • Get 20% off at Sephora* with code REALLYREESPH

Key Ingredients

Agave Tequilana Leaf + Fruit Extracts – to reduce the appearance of lines and texture with a second skin filter effect

Saccharide Isomerate – works to reduce shine while boosting moisture

Trehalose – supports hydration

How to use it

You use this as you would any setting mist. Be sure to shake well before use, and after you have finished applying your makeup, hold 8-10 inches from face and mist over entire face. Kosas suggest no more than 3 times, as a little goes a long way.

You can reapply throughout the day, as desired.

My Review

My Review of Kosas Cloud Set Mist
My Review of Kosas Cloud Set Mist

The Kosas Cloud Set Mist is a setting spray that’s been getting its fair share of attention lately. I’ve been testing it out and I think it’s really good. What I most like is that it’s not one of those typical makeup-locking, ultra-mattifying formula. And that, I think, is part of its quiet charm.

First Impressions

First things first, the packaging is beautifully minimal. The mister is wonderfully fine, with a smooth, even spray that settles on the skin. There are no heavy droplets and no sudden spritzes. Cloud is a good way to describe the delivery of this mist. You get the kind of application that makes you feel like you’re treating your skin rather than attacking it.

How it looks

Kosas Cloud Set Mist skin finish
Kosas Cloud Set Mist skin finish

Now, the effect. This isn’t a mist that transforms your makeup and honestly, I appreciate that. It doesn’t mattify. It doesn’t add a glass-skin sheen. It doesn’t blur or change the texture you’ve so carefully built. What it does do is take the edge off powder, bring a little life back into the skin, and make everything feel more cohesive and comfortable. If you’ve taken the time to get your base looking just how you like it, Kosas Cloud Set Mist won’t interfere. It lets your finish shine through.

Skincare benefits

There’s also a genuinely refreshing quality to it, thanks to the inclusion of lots of skincare ingredients. I think this helps to lightly hydrate the skin. Also, it’s important to note that, unlike most setting sprays, it is alcohol free, which will be great if you have sensitive skin.

How does it perform?

It melds everything together. It’s great at removing that telltale powdery edge. It adds a little something back into the skin, a lived-in softness, without messing with the overall finish.

I think it does really help to lock my makeup in place, although I tend to opt for more longwearing formulas anyway, so it’s hard to measure exactly how effective it is.

What I like is that it leaves your makeup exactly as you intended it. If you’ve spent time perfecting a soft matte base, carefully buffed in your bronzer, and placed your highlight just so, you don’t want a mist that suddenly turns you into a disco ball. Nor do you want something that drags your foundation toward flat, cakey territory. Cloud Set doesn’t do either. I think it enhances by not interfering.

Final Thoughts

If what you want is a mist that keeps your makeup feeling fresh without changing the look you’ve worked hard to achieve, Kosas Cloud Set Mist hits the mark

I find it especially good later on in the day when my skin’s feeling a little fatigued or when I want to tone down a slightly too matte situation that sometimes happens after powdering. It gives your face a reset without undoing your work.

If you are looking for a mist with more of a dewy finish PLUS SPF50, you need to read, Kopari Sunglaze Sheer Setting Mist Sunscreen SPF 50 Review.

Where to buy it

The Kosas Cloud Set Mist is £32 and available now via the links below, use REALLYREESPH for 20% off at Sephora:

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