So when I received the package of Nip+Fab Kale Fix products, I will be completely honest here, I turned up my nose when I saw the packaging. Yes, I know I sound like a complete prat but I instantly dismissed that this range would suit my 14 year old self but not this 37 going on 70 version of me.
Yes, 70 because these days I can’t even sneak out of little tyke’s room anymore because my damn feet creak and croak. Le sigh…..
But because my life sometimes is a big FU, my skin decided to rebel against a new serum that I was testing and my skin went from smooth, soft and clear to a land mine of itchy red dry spots within one day. I wanted to cry..actually scratch that, I did cry.
| The dry itchy spots all over my jaw line, my chin, side of my mouth and my nose |
I tried using my previous skincare from Bella Aura (reviewed here) but it didn’t help so not knowing what to do, I started using Nip+Fab Kale Fix range. Risky yes but in that moment of desperation, I thought my skin was already up where the sun don’t shine so what’s the worst that can happen? And as you can guess, this range that I turned up my nose at actually helped calm my skin down.
I started using Kale Fix Makeup Removing Pads*, Kale Fix Moisturizer* and Kale Fix Clay Mask* and with the addition of the glycolic cleansing pads every two days, my skin cleared up after three days. To which I decided to give the serum another try, needless to say that didn’t end well…sometimes I wonder if I am persistent, stubborn or just plain stupid.
Kale Fix Makeup Removing Pads* (ingredient list) is said to be a moisturizing cleansing pad that is gentle enough for the eyes and has vitamin A, C and K to protect against free radical damage while maintaining skin softness and elasticity. It’s also enriched with kale and watercress.
Personally I am on the fence about this product. It was great to soothe my angry skin, it left my face feeling soft without any tightness and it also didn’t irritate my skin further. It is definitely gentle for my eyes too, there was no irritation or stinging. On the other hand, I find this to be expensive for what it is. You only get 60 pads in a jar and I usually need two pads each time so this will run out very fast. I think it’s great for travelling but it’s not something that I would repurchase for day to day usage. I’ll stick to micellar water for that.
As always, I save the best for last…the Kale Fix Moisturizer* (ingredient list) has a complex of kale, watercress and almond oil to enrich and protect the skin. On top of that, it also has concentrated aloe vera and shea butter to improve skin texture and maintain skin hydration.
And it does all that and more.
My irritated dry skin loves this! My skin instantly felt soothed as soon as I slather this moisturizer and the red, dry itchy spots were almost gone after just after two days. Even after my skin is back to normal, I still enjoy using this and I see myself using this for a long time. The only downside I see about this moisturizer is it may be too rich for oily skin lovelies.
*I received this product for free but my thoughts and opinions are 100% unbiased, honest and my own. There is no place for any sort of BS here.