Acne Serum Reviews

Kiehl’s, a New York based cosmetics and body-product shop that has been in business for almost 120 years, has quite the variety of “natural” products.  One of their trademark facial treatments, the Blue Astringent Herbal Lotion (developed 1964) has apparently inspired a niche “spot treatment” for acne.  We decided to check out what 120 years can do in the field of acne treatment.

Kiehl’s Blue Herbal Spot Treatment Ingredient Analysis

The company only lists a few key ingredients

• Salicylic Acid
• Cinnamon Bark Extract
• Ginger Root Extract
• Glycolic Acid

The concentrations for these are not given, but the entire formula amounts to only 1/2 ounce.

Kiehl’s Blue Herbal Spot Treatment Effectiveness

The company really offers very little information to go on when it comes to gauging the actual effectiveness of their products.  It appears they rely mainly on the history and reputation of the company as a whole to justify any one of their products.

What we can tell you is that salicylic acid is known to be an effective acne treatment, though it is also often known to be fairly harsh on the skin depending on the concentration.  The other herbal extracts may provide some cooling effect to offset any irritation that may happen, but in any case without listed concentrations this formula doesn’t really stand out in any way from so many other herbal acne treatments.

Kiehl’s Blue Herbal Spot Treatment Safety Concerns

Depending on the concentration, the salicylic acid may cause some redness and irritation for those with more sensitive skin, but aside from any incidental allergies, these ingredients aren’t associated with any serious side effects.

Kiehl’s Blue Herbal Spot Treatment Value Rating

Selling for $16, this half-ounce tube of skin cream is certainly one of the pricier ones we’ve seen.  Kiehl’s appears to be resting on its long history in the business when it comes to both formula and price.  The formula – overly simplified and without much evidence for real effect.  The price – seems to reflect what the company feels it has earned for being around for so long.  Ultimately this treatment does not earn our confidence and appears to be sorely over-priced.