Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream review

This is one of Kiehl's best sellers and I can see why. I am currently on my fifth jar and it is one of my favourite products. It is one of my holy grails.

There was a time I used a wrong product and my skin stung and was reacting badly. The moment I applied this facial cream, my skin immediately calmed and the stinging was gone. That is how good this product is.

This isn't only for those emergencies in need of lifesaver moments, it serves as an amazing product for daily use.

I use it on a daily basis and it has improved the condition of my skin significantly.

Product details

Price: $76 CAD for 125ml

key ingredients: Glacial Glycoprotein and Squalane

Glacial Glycoprotein

This ingredient is notable for its ability to thrive in extreme climates as it is derived from sea glaciers.  It is known to deeply hydrate, protect, and help prevent water loss from the skin. This diminishes signs of aging and retains the skin's firmness. 

Squalane

Squalane is a highly refined moisturizing oil derived from olives known for its exceptional affinity to skin. This helps restore essential lipids in the skin and protect against moisture loss.

impressions:

• very hydrating
• very "creamy"
• no scent
• works as an immediate relief as well as a long term care product
• fixed my skin barrier issues
• suitable for super-sensitive skin
• protects and restores skin barrier

cream's consistency

I am extremely impressed with this facial cream. it was love at first use and I haven't bothered to go look for other moisturizers (the only one I am interested in is the overnight mask version of this product which I plan to try and review a bit later). 

For daily use, it only takes an hour or so for my skin to reveal and recognize how good this product is. The first time I used this product, it felt as though I had previously soaked my skin in water and the layer "underneath the surface of my skin" felt very hydrated and moisturized. When I touch my skin, I could feel a bit of a watery protection layer cushioning and protecting the skin underneath my skin.

I am not a fan of slabbing creamy textured products on my dehydrated skin but every time I do, this product does not disappoint.

It has fixed my problematic skin barrier issues and has made it stronger and less susceptible to harsh dry and cold weather and climate. 

Score: 10/10

Website: https://www.kiehls.ca/en/skincare/view-all-skincare/ultra-facial-cream/622.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwtsCgBhDEARIsAE7RYh1kCP1B8X1kBK5Az4170a7dHBJe-Z6xc8MsNGnuxvAucoDNy6JQrxcaAo6ZEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds#start=4&cgid=face-moisturizers

grammatical errors, run on sentences, etc

 I apologize for the poorly written reviews lately.

I am currently studying Japanese and brushing up on my rusty Cantonese which has caused my English to deteriorate drastically. 

I try to proofread all my reviews before I publish them but sometimes a few get published before I can fix them... so please bear with me as I am teeter-tottering on these two-three languages and making elementary mistakes >____<

Canada McDonald's Spicy Chicken McNuggets review

5 years ago, I had McDonald's Spicy Chicken MuNuggets in Japan, and they were good. I gave them a very high score. Last month, I had the chance to try the Canadian version of these spicy nuggets and I was very excited to see how they are different from the Japanese ones! The first thing I noticed was that the packaging is very different from the Japanese one... which is good.

McDonald's Spicy Chicken McNuggets

The second thing I noticed about these nuggets is that they look darker than the regular/original Chicken McNuggets... the sizes and shapes look similar to regular nuggets.

I wanted to note that the Canadian McDonald's Spicy Chicken McNuggets don't come with a special sauce (the ones in Japan did). 

Impressions:

• very crispy
• thicker batter than regular Chicken McNuggets
• quite spicy (especially compared to the Japanese version)
• heat builds up

a close-up of a spicy chicken McNugget... you can see the crispiness

According to McDonald's website, the spiciness is created with a blend of aged cayenne and chilli pepper!

I believe them because the spiciness of these McNuggets caught me by surprise. I wasn't expecting them to be that spicy (the spiciness is bearable but I wasn't expecting these nuggets to be that spicy). I really appreciated the thicker batter which made the McNuggets very crispy. Beware, the heat builds up... I had to drink cold water on my 3rd McNugget! 

Score: 9.5/10

Website: https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/product/spicy-chicken-mcnuggets-6-piece.html