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Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Botanical Cleansing Oil Review

When you think about it, Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Botanical Cleansing Oil is pretty darn clever; a gentle formula that not only removes make-up and more but thanks to its ingredient line up, it may just be what those who sometimes struggle to fall, soundly asleep at night have been seeking. In essence it's pretty smart and dare I say almost obvious.

Like it or not, most of us are driven by scent and as our nose is slap, bang, centre on our faces, why not utilise this sense for both better skin and sleep? The great thing about Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Botanical Cleansing Oil is that it doesn't technically require you to add an additional step into your routine; rather it is simply making the most of what I would deem a essential part of my skincare set up and all but working harder for my dollar, by adding the element of aromatherapy into the mix. It's couldn't be simpler and if you do struggle to nod off, really what do you have to lose?

Yes I am that annoying person that never goes to bed with make-up on; I could be falling down drunk, so tired that my eyes are shut, or even loaded with the flu and I'll still scuttle to the bathroom and reach for my cleanser. However some nights I do find my cleansing ritual can be more of a chore rather than a small pleasure and for that I am grateful for skin oils on the whole. For a moment let's forget what makes Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Botanical Cleansing Oil so special and concentrate on the basics - aka does it effectively rid my skin of impurities? I'm glad to report that this silken, luxurious and all together soft oil is a joy to use: it glides effortlessly over the skin gently removing every trace of make-up, dirt, grime and all that is in-between, leaves behind no trace of residue and is somewhat moisturising too.

As you may have imagined, Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Botanical Cleansing Oil does have an impressive ingredient line up with an aromatic blend of pure botanical oils such as Squalane, a planted-derived lipid and natural emollient, that locks moisture into your skin which in turn may help to prevent fine lines and general dryness. It also contains evening primrose oil, which is naturally rich in Omega-6 Fatty Acids to help maintain skin health; and of course lavender essential oil, which is what helps to create the sleepy fragrance. The other great thing about lavender in terms of being beneficial to the skin, is that it is a natural anti-inflammatory, making it wonderful at soothing and healing skin that's irritated or blemish prone.

Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Botanical Cleansing Oil may not solve all your sleep related dilemmas but it will help to create a great and altogether relaxing evening skin routine, as well as deeply cleansing and comforting your skin. For that reason alone, it deserves to be on your bathroom shelf!

Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Botanical Cleansing Oil £16-£32 - link.