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- ★뾰로롱★Nov 12, 2022 (UTC)Combination SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin
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ConsPrice: It's extremely expensive compared to other hand soaps. I received this as a gift, but I would never buy it with my own money. The price seems to be purely for the brand name. Ingredients: Disappointingly poor. It's shocking that such an expensive product from a well-known brand has a formulation that seems worse than common supermarket soaps. Even though hand washing is brief, a premium brand charging premium prices should offer a superior formulation. Scent: While I personally don't mind the fragrance, many people who've visited my home have commented that it smells like lemon-scented dish soap. Honestly, I have to agree that it's more reminiscent of dish soap than the sophisticated verbena scent it's supposed to be. For a brand like Kiehl's, you'd expect a more refined, unique fragrance. In comparison, even though Jo Malone is also expensive, their fragrances, even simple ones like peach, have a distinctly high-quality feel that justifies the price. With Kiehl's, it's hard to see where the premium price is reflected in the product.
TipThe fact that it's been discontinued is actually a relief.