Kiehl's: the honest verdict.
The 1851 New York apothecary that entered the Australian skincare shelf in the 2000s. Tested across three flagships over 10 weeks.
8.8/10
Glow score
- Position
- Premium · Heritage
- Founded
- 1851 · New York, USA
- Available at
- Adore Beauty, Sephora AU, David Jones
The verdict
Heritage that earned its place, with limits.
Kiehl's has the rare combination of genuine heritage and consistent product quality. Midnight Recovery remains the best lavender-scented facial oil on the AU shelf. Ultra Facial Cream is reliable. The brand's research-backed formulations feel credible without being cold. Priced premium but fair. Rarely drops an all-time bad product.
What they do right
- 170 years of heritage earned, not claimed
- Midnight Recovery is still exceptional
- Research-backed formulations
- Gentle on sensitive skin
What to know
- Premium pricing for what are often simple formulas
- Some products feel dated
The lineup
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