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This is hands down one of my favorite moisturizers. It is rich, glides on smoothly and visibly improves skin. The no-fragrant formula ensures you smell like you.

You'll feel an instant smoothing effect after the first application and with continuous use, this will reveal soft, healthy, happy skin. The light orange hint comes from natural beta-carotene that provides antioxidant protection to fight daily environmental aggressions.

Cocoa butter that melts at body temperature lubricates and softens to relief dry, dehydrated skin. I took this with me to Europe and it was a skin saver. The humid summer Tuscan weather followed by air conditioning left my skin dry and confused. This lotion took care of it.

Sesame oil gives this body lotion its silky texture and allows rapid absorption into dry skin cells. With multiple size options, you can take this anywhere.

I always get the 1 liter pump bottle every time because it is more cost-effective in the long run. So your skin and your wallet will thank you.

Get this for US$26.50 (8.4oz/250ml) at Kiehl's.

Toning is the often-skipped step in the skin care regime because there doesn't seem to be an obvious point or need to tone as opposed to say, cleansing. But toning is important because it helps balances the skin's pH levels after cleansing while helping to sweep off extra dead skin cells and impurities that the cleanser failed to remove. So it shouldn't be a step you skip!

I found this blue toner from Kiehl's very useful and effective for my extremely oily skin. It helps to keep zits at bay and treat oily skin (with its Camphor extract). Sodium PCA, an effective natural humectant, increases skin's softness while peppermint and menthol ensure you a blast of freshness and a quick-me-up cooling effect on the skin. It also provides relief from razor discomfort after shaving.  

That said, this is not recommended if you have dry or sensitive skin as it might be too harsh.

Comes in three sizes (the bigger bottle being more economical in the long run), get this for US$10 (4.2oz/125ml) at Kiehl's.

This is one of the first Kiehl's products I used ever since discovering this brand a few years ago. I am one those individuals that function better at night, I like staying up late and going to bed when people start getting up for work and waking up in the middle of the day. It's very rockstar - I just need the big bank account and I'll be set!

It's a tough habit to break and when I have things to do in the morning (which means getting up hours before my body is used to), I find myself with those familiar dark circles and puffiness around the eye.

This lightweight eye cream has a light texture that blends into your eye area easily and yet is packed with visible anti-aging benefits that will help minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

The Abyssine extract (hence the name) is actually a survival molecule found in hydrothermal ocean vents that thrives under harsh conditions. In this eye cream, it helps to soothe and protect the delicate eye area.

Vitamin E from apricot kennel oil serves to provide anti-oxidant protection from everyday environmental stresses and Corallina extract; a type of red alga, works to thicken and strengthen the moisture barrier function of the skin.

I apply it twice a day and within a week and a half of use, I can see a brighter, healthier effect around my eye area and decreased puffiness (from the caffeine extract). So I can at least look like I have a team of people whose sole job is to ensure I look good while I work on getting the big bank account.

Get this for US$32 (O.5oz/14.7ml) at Kiehl's.

Derek Lam, creative director of Tod's, has teamed up with Kiehl's to create this limited edition travel kit. Filled with Derek's favorite items from Kiehl's, this is a perfect accessory to a jet-setting lifestyle.

With all the security regulations and checks, getting in and out of the airport and on a plane isn't as fun as it used to be. But a boy's gotta do what a boy's gotta do. So this kit with essentials like Crème de Corps, Amino Acid Shampoo, Crème de Corps Nurturing Body Washing Cream, and Conditioner & Grooming Aid "Formula 133"; not forgetting the #1 Lip Balm tucked inside a specially built pocket! With all that, you don't have to fret and make a list of all the grooming products you need each time you fly. Just zip up and go!

You can take your empty bottles and have them refilled at Kiehl's and go about the rest of your travel itinerary! That would reduce a fraction of your carbon footprint and ensure glowing, healthy skin.

Find out more about the collaboration here and you can get this limited edition kit for US$225 at Kiehl's.

I don't sleep well all the time and I am sure I am not alone. Given the current economic blip, the high price of gas that is affecting everything from food to flight prices, a deteriorating eco-system and my favorite Olsen being subpoenaed (I'm kidding but Mary-Kate is my favorite Olsen, for the record); it's no wonder why I sometimes have difficulty falling asleep.

For days after such nights, it shows up as the occasional outbreak, puffy eyes and dull, tired skin. I found this facial fuel last year and have been using this on days after sleepless nights.

It's got a light, silky texture and barely any fragrance. It contains extracts of Vitamin C (increases cell turnover process), E (ubiquitous antioxidant ingredients), Chestnut (helps retains and restore lipids) and Soy that work together to improve the overall look and texture of your skin. This moisturizer helps accelerate skin's recovery to better deal with external environmental aggressions.

With regular use, my skin looks brighter and I look a little more alert. My skin also feels smoother. I also use this whenever I know I will be running around completing errands; it helps deal with the effects of pollution and smog.

There are two versions of this; one with SPF and one without. The added SPF 15 makes this a useful day moisturizer (the difference in price is only US$4).

Get this at Keihl's for US$24.50 (2.5 oz/74ml).

I was introduced to this hand salve sometime in 2006 and just by reading its product description, I was very eager to give this a try. It's got a light, minty scent and when you rub it into your hands, you'll feel a slight cool vapor effect. There is no extra greasiness save for the initial envelope of moisture that protects your hands from external aggressions. It claims to draw and absorb moisture from the air, forming a barrier like a glove would. I remember once washing my hands hours after an application completely forgetting that I had slapped some on before leaving the house and it felt like I was washing off a tiny coat of wax off. It stuck me because I was surprised at how the salve was still on my hands hours after my forgotten application. And if there is one thing you want from your hand cream, it's the ability to stay on and last.

It contains a blend of botanical oils as well as natural wax derived from Olives Oil to soothe, moisturize and repair the appearance of sever dryness caused by various factors. I can feel a difference in the texture of my hands and like that, I am sold. Like every hand cream, it's best to reapply after every wash of your hands. Get this at any Kiehl's store or online for US$12.50 for the 2.5oz/73ml tube and US$19.50 for the 5oz/148ml tube. 

For the smoothest shave, exfoliate before shaving. This scrub from Kiehl's sloughs away dead skin cells and impurities. It also softens skin and breaks down tough facial hair for a closer shave. With a selected blend of Caffeine, Menthol, Vitamin E and extracts from Lemon and Orange peels, this exfoliator refreshes and evens out your complexion. For maximum effect, use this twice a week but never on consecutive days. Get it at Kiehl's boutiques or online for US$16.50