- KyleCollins
SKIN: Brighten & Exfoliate
I've progressed well on my skincare journey since I started really digging into brands and products last year. I wanted to see if products really worked – many do! I wanted to see if I could find what works in a budget-friendly way. And I wanted a routine that didn't take a lot of time to complete each day.
Every now and again, I'll peek in with some Start. Sort. SKIN. recommendations of brands and products that I think help my skin thrive.
Kiehl's is a brand you can feel good about. There's its "NYC apothecary" vibe and a mix of interesting (but not flashy or super trendy) ingredients and products.
I haven't tried anything that I didn't like. The "Ultra Facial" line is solid (as are, probably, most of its bestsellers). But I'm always looking for that ONE product that I can't really get anywhere else. Right now for me, that's its Turmeric & Cranberry Seed Energizing Radiance Mask.

The claims, promising "brightness," "energy" and "radiance," will make you smirk. Like: what are those things and can a skincare product even give you that? Who knows?!
I like this mask to get control of oil and for help as a physical exfoliator, thanks to the cranberry seeds. It feels good going on, and as you wash it off. Plop it on 5 minutes before you shower, and you're good to go. Am I "renewed and radiant" after using it? Maybe! Is it a luscious little luxury on an otherwise normal day? Definitely!
TIPS:
Spring for the travel size first to see how the product works for you
Sign up for the brand's emails (and follow Kiehl's on social) to get notified of sales
Score a bigger size once you find a product you really love
Let me know what SKIN products you're loving, too! Kyle@StartSortStyle.com