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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