After having discussion with my (previous) Head of Faculty, me and my team went to Marche Plaza Senayan for late lunch. I finished my pasta faster than the friend (mine is small portion, his is the large one ), so I ran to SOGO Beauty Hall to check if they still have LUSH, but no such luck Never in history LUSH’s skincare products satisfy me but it’s so cute and witty I kinda sad they had to leave Indonesia!

So I wandered to the newly opened Kiehl’s store. It’s their first entry to Indonesian market, and I was really eager to get the SPF15 and SPF20 sunscreens with Mexoryl, but they’re not available They only have the Ultra Facial Moisturizer SPF15.

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Moisturizer SPF15

The description from Nordstrom:

Unique, lightweight formulation is readily absorbed into the skin and affords protection from the sun’s burning and often harmful rays. Light yet effective lotion leaves no greasy or sticky residue.

• Provides broad-spectrum UV-ray protection.
• Not tested on animals.
• By Kiehl’s.

Truthfully, for daily, inside-the-office wear, I don’t mind using SPF15 as long as it has sufficient UVA protection. PPD12, at least? This is the main reason I don’t get this product. It doesn’t have Avobenzone, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Mexoryl, or even Tinosorb at all Come on L’Oreal! You should have done better!

I didn’t remember the full ingredient list, only bothered to look at the active ingredients. Good thing they have the percentage listed. This is the protection spectrum of this sunscreen; click to enlarge:

Spectrum: Kiehls Ultra Facial Moisturizer SPF15

All in all, I don’t recommend you to use this product as your sunscreen due to the UVA protection issue. Texture wise, this is very good though. Very liquidy, feels lightly hydrating, and not sticky/tacky in any way.

If I’m not mistaken, it retails for IDR400,000 for 4.2oz bottle.

*Since I didn’t take a glance on the inactive ingredient list, I’m not sure whether I can recommend this as a moisturizer to you (apart for the wonderful texture).