Abyssine, a naturally derived survival molecule which thrives under the extreme conditions in hydrothermal ocean vents where magma and seawater mix.
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Apricot Kernel Oil is extracted from apricot kernels and has a very high Vitamin E content (aiding fast absorption) and is a trygliceride composed of 75% oleic acid and 20% linoleic acid, and unsaturated fatty acids esterified with glycerin - similar to avocado oil and sesame oil. Found to be highly compatible with the skin. Apricot Kernel Oil moisturizes and softens skin while helping retain clarity and suppleness.
This "vegetal coral" is an unusual, mineral-rich red algae with the unusual ability to produce a gel which forms a self-defensive, calcified shell from minerals found in sea water. It has been shown to thicken the stratum corneum layer of skin and to help reinforce the moisture barrier function of the skin.
How to Apply:
-Apply evenly to clean skin in the morning before sun exposure and as needed
Cool Kiehl’s Fact:
The Abyssine 657 “survival molecule” is a polysaccharide found in the depths of the ocean. The ingredient is derived from microorganisms discovered near the Galapagos hydrothermal vents in the Pacific Ocean at a depth of 3,000 meters where the algae is able to adapt itself to the harshest conditions.
Deborah V: This cream produces results. I am 65 and have been using this cream ever since I noticed a difference. My skin is smoother, less wrinkly. I am hooked.Apr 26, 2013
Polly S: I've used this product for two years now and I couldn't survive an NYC winter without. It's the only thing that protects my skin. Amazing!!Feb 4, 2013
Bonnie F: This was suggested by a clerk last year. I love it! It goes on smooth, not greasy and has a good SPF. It's pricey but definitely worth it!Jan 30, 2013
Carolyn M: My mom received this at a conference about a year ago, and she ran out quickly because she loved it so much. She couldn't justify buying another tub of it herself because it is pretty expensive. But its her birthday, so I don't mind paying a little extra. The smile on her face will be worth it.Jan 30, 2013
Joy J: I have used this before and do love it... I like the SPF 23..especially to protect from SUNJan 28, 2013
Jennifer C: Love it and makes my skin feel like silkJan 28, 2013
Judy R: Unable to find the Abyssine Lotion SPF 15 in your product line :( . Am trying this as an alternative.Jan 26, 2013
Jodi P: This is the most awesome face cream I have ever tried. Period!Jan 17, 2013
SHUYUN C: I choose this for my mom. The characteristic of this cream is perfect for her (in middle age) to use. Also, my mom lives in our hometown where ultraviolet is kind of strong. I think this the SPF23 would be perfect for daily caring.Jan 16, 2013
Alice C: I alrready have a version of it.Jan 13, 2013
Tracy H: using it for years!! it works for me :)Jan 12, 2013
Valentina Y: The best face cream I've used.Jan 10, 2013
Carol S: I have had positive results with this productJan 8, 2013
Anthony C: Great moisturizer and I love the fact it has a sunscreen in it.Jan 7, 2013
Hsin Tsai C: I used it before and I loved it a lot!Dec 31, 2012
Lisa W: Makes my skin soft and smooth. Always am told I look younger than my age.Dec 31, 2012
Diana D: I didn't like this. My face looked greasy looking when I used it.Dec 31, 2012
Youngeun K: My mother is 50 and she has a lot of wrinkles. I hope this will help.Dec 8, 2012
Colleen E: I have rosecea and have had no flare ups since I started using your products. Also like that my face is not shiny with the AbyssineDec 6, 2012
Sandra C: I have extremely dry skin and also wanted the benefit of sun protection.Dec 6, 2012
christine v: I need something with a great SPF so I can't wait to try this!! I have seen such great reviews, so that always helps!Dec 5, 2012
Lauren K: I have been using this cream for years and love it.Dec 4, 2012
Lauren R: The smell and silky-smooth texture make it the best daytime moisturizer I've tried.Dec 4, 2012
susan s: christmas request from daughterDec 3, 2012
Nell G: It's a great winter cream with sunscreen.Dec 3, 2012
Moira G: Wanted to try it based on recommendationsDec 2, 2012
Anna J: I've been using it for years and haven't found a better product for my normal to dry skin. I also have allergies and haven't had any issues.Dec 2, 2012
Rosalie R: This is the only face cream I've been able to use without having my face break out in a rash or pimples. I love this stuff! Plus it blocks the sun too. Win-win for all.Dec 2, 2012
Jennifer B: best facial product I have ever used. Wonderul texture, wonderful performance, wonderful smellNov 25, 2012
Meleah R: I have really sensitive skin and have found very few products that work for me. Most products cause redness or acne breakouts. I was introduced to this product by my esthetician and have never regretted it. I've been using this product for about 6 years and love it.Nov 24, 2012
yingmei z: I need cream and sun protecetionNov 23, 2012
Barbara P: I've used this in the past and like how it hydrates my face.Nov 23, 2012
Margaret S: Love it, have used it before skin is softer with thisNov 22, 2012
Blaine C B: My husband loves this creamNov 20, 2012
Marianna M: I use this every night and have for YEARS. I dont look even close to my age and my skin is fantastic. Use the midnight recovery first then apply this cream! Excellent productsNov 20, 2012
Deanna S: I have been using this for years and I love it. Very creamy on my face and my make-up stays on great...as all my friends and strangers I meet say I have the best complexion for someone in her mid-forties who looks like she's still in her early thirtiesNov 20, 2012
Judy H: Sunblock, need it want it, and its in a great face cream for everyday useNov 19, 2012
stephen j: I love this product and was all outNov 19, 2012
Mary R: great texture and long lasting. Don't need a lot to get great moistureNov 19, 2012
luis f: I tried the samples I got at the store and I loved his productNov 18, 2012
Chui Shan W: Want a day crean with SPFNov 16, 2012
Maya K: nurturing and protect from sun damageNov 16, 2012
Serge D: I had tried a sample, liked itNov 16, 2012
Dawn L: I have been using this for years. I have very sensitive skin and it works lovely.Nov 16, 2012
Kim C: need a good anti-aging cream with a higher spfSep 23, 2012
Jessica C: I want something that has spf for my face and anti-aging properties. It seems to have great reviews so I'm hoping this will work for me as well.Sep 23, 2012
Lillian L: I have used this cream for over 8 years and am very happy with the way it leaves my skin.Sep 23, 2012
WEN LONG M: Because i got old. My skin need to take care.
HA HASep 23, 2012
Scot S: This is a great product. Used sparingly it lasts all day.Sep 22, 2012
CASSIDY C: Due to age I have decided to start using higher quality, natural anti-aging skin products. I love Kiehl's products. The customer reviews were very positive and influenced my decision to try it!Jul 15, 2012
Catherine G: This is a fantastic product as my skin looks younger and has helped with fighting wrinkles.Jul 15, 2012
Lynn C: I like it has a high spf, it firms and moisturizes. Thats 3 products in one. when i tried it it made my face look healthy again.Jul 15, 2012
Laura B: I have this product and I love it.Jul 6, 2012
Verena v: Love this....my skin looks great...and I love the additional bonus of sun block.Jul 2, 2012
Jennifer G: This will be the second purchase for me of Abyssine Cream. I am very happy with how this product works for my skin type and age (58).Jul 2, 2012
MIRIAM A: I tried my sister's moisturizer and fell in love with it. I get compliments on how my skin seems to glow.Jun 28, 2012
Therese D: I used the sample and really liked itJun 25, 2012
Barbara M: I use this a lot. I feel it does good work on my skin.Jun 25, 2012
Carol D: Moisturizing plus sun protection - exactly what I need.Jun 25, 2012
Christy L: Love the Abyssine lotion + SPF 15 and also use the night cream. Wanted a little more moisture for my skin during the day, so giving the cream + SPF 23 a try.Jun 25, 2012
Pamela C: For the sunscreen and friend recommendedJun 22, 2012
Kristin R: I needed a good moisturizer with an SPF for the summer. Reviews looked positive and similar to what my needs are.Jun 13, 2012
Susan T: this product is very rich and feels great on my face. i use it for day and night.Jun 13, 2012
Sherry W: I love this product. I work outside in the weather elements. No matter what the weather is, my facial skin always feels good and never dry.Jun 13, 2012
GAIL S: I'm addicted....great product for everyday useJun 11, 2012
Sheri G: Got good reviews and I need a product that actually works.Jun 10, 2012
Deborah P: Wonderful product. It actually brightens by skin! It also smells wonderful.Jun 10, 2012
Dena M: This light but highly effective cream glides on and moisturizes without leaving me greasy. The added SPF 23 sunscreen is especially good in the summer when other sunscreens are too heavy for your pores or under foundation.Jun 9, 2012
Elizabeth B: Absolutely a pleasing skin cream.Jun 7, 2012
Aimee B: Ive been using this for 2 years and love itJun 3, 2012
Beatriz T: Great product. My mom used this as a sample and loved it. She has converted from lancome to kiehls! Samples are always great.May 31, 2012
grace l: love it it makes my face glowMay 31, 2012
Ruth T: Use this now and love it. It's light but yet very effective and gentle. I have a reaction to vitamin C so I have to be careful. I have also very sensitive eyes.May 30, 2012
Jane M: I received a sample of Abyssine Cream +SPF 15 from a friend and as soon as I applied the lotion I could feel the difference, my skin felt smoother and less dry. I live in sunny Florida and I play golf and tennis and I thought I should get the SPF23 cream for extra protection.May 29, 2012
Amy L: My favorite daily moisturizer; with SPF.May 28, 2012
Rip M: I find it very effective in moisturizing as well as protecting skin from the very strong Californian sun!May 27, 2012
Jan N: it is my moisturizer of choice and it has SPFMay 25, 2012
Linda G: Like the creaminess of a day cream plus SPF as I have very dry skin.May 25, 2012
Melody W: Love this stuff! At night when I sleep I lay on my side and I wake up with a line starting to form and I started using this and my line is going away.May 23, 2012
suzanne s: had a sample, seem to like it and reviews are good..would like to see more seniors reviewMay 22, 2012
Jennifer M: I've been using the Rosa Artica for over a year and absolutely love it but I really need to have SPF in my face lotion. So I wanted to give this a try.May 22, 2012
patricia r: sunscreen, plus I already have some and I'm running lowMay 21, 2012
Nicole O: I tried a sample of this product and was immediately hooked. I love the texture, and the fact that it contains SPF but is not overly shiny.May 21, 2012
Sook Hyun L: I've been using this product daily for 2 years and I just love it.May 20, 2012
Laurie T: I have very sensitive skin and this product feels great and does not cause my skin to break out.May 6, 2012
Alison M: Been using a sample and I like the light quickly absorbed quality and the additional spf 23 protection. I wear it under Creme d'Elegance.May 4, 2012
Mary U: I was recommended this product, and wanted to try it.May 4, 2012
Constance C: Got a sample last time and love it!May 4, 2012
Beverly J L: Liked the sample. Seems lighter than the regular moisturizer.May 3, 2012
Darlene C: Needed a good moisturizer and hope this is it.May 3, 2012
Janet M: Texture of creme. Excellent subblock. Ease of use. Smell.May 3, 2012
Lisa F: good reviews and uva/uvb sunscreenMay 3, 2012
Rory P: love the abyssine cream +, but now i am living at a high altitude and need a good cream with sunscreen!May 2, 2012
JoAnn G: This is a good SPF moisturizer. I like that it is not greasy and it feels great on my face.May 1, 2012
julie b: safe for my allergies and works great!May 1, 2012
Janet P: Looking for a good cream and was going to order "RoseArctica" I liked that one. Came across this one and by the reviews thought I would try it.Apr 30, 2012
Michael C: Dry Skin and Aging preventionApr 29, 2012
Barbara T: The best moisturizer I have ever used. Worth every pernny....Apr 29, 2012
Maru G: To see if it will work on my skin.Apr 26, 2012
Sarah M: I have really sensitive combination skin. My T-Zone gets pretty oily, while my cheeks and jaw are super dry. I fell in love with this product a few years back and became obsessed. My skin has never looked better!Apr 26, 2012
Lois W: I've used this for years and really like it.Apr 26, 2012
Janice F: Got such good reviews and I need something to help my aging skin look better.Apr 26, 2012
Caryn M: I love this as a daytime cream. Feels great on the skin.Apr 26, 2012
Damariz M: I went into a store to get a facial scrub and the sales person gave me samples. I tried them and I within a day I saw the difference in my skin. Great Moisture!Apr 21, 2012
nancy m: this cream feels wonderful on my skin!!!Apr 20, 2012
Shirley C: I use this cream because it keeps my skin moist and makes my skin smooth. I seldom wear make up and this cream meets all my needs.Apr 20, 2012
Masako R: have tried it before. great day cream.Apr 17, 2012
L.A. B: Needed a change and i have always been satisfied with Kiehl products in the pastApr 15, 2012
holly f: excellent moisturizer with good sunscreenApr 12, 2012
Susan N: I tried a sample with my last order and just loved it. It is wonderful under makeup and leaves a smooth finishApr 12, 2012
Jeannine M: Wanted an all in one moisturizer and sunscreen. Living in CO I need a really good moisturizer and I love this! I have been using Kiehl's facial creams for years and have tried other products intermittently. None moisturize and protect like Kiehl's so I always come back!Apr 11, 2012
Fatima B: The best face cream with SPFApr 11, 2012
AnnMarie L: I love the way this makes my skin feelApr 10, 2012
Carmen B: It's a wonderful cream, I cannot be without it. I have purchase it before the one have runs- out.
From the moment I put the cream on I immediately notice the difference. A youthful, glowing skin.Apr 9, 2012
laura l: It is light and has a clean cool refereshing feeling when applied . I have been using it for years..I am 62 and people think I am in my 40s! Of course some is genetic but I feel this cream has taken years off my face.Apr 3, 2012
Lori S: received a sample while in CA and loved itApr 2, 2012
Erika Q: Love it! It makes my skin so soft and hydrated! And on top of that it has an SPF 23!Mar 31, 2012
Stephanie E: Been using Clinique and Clarins and want to try something new.Mar 31, 2012
Andy C: I need a moisterizer with SPF protection. And will also give me moisterizerization throght otu the day.Mar 30, 2012
Loretta B: I received a sample from my last purchase and noticed a huge difference with the four applications the sample size had. I will definitely buy the eye cream once I finish the eye cream I have.Mar 28, 2012
Lori F: I received a sample and LOVE this cream. My face is softer and smoother after only a week. Works great under makeup also.Mar 27, 2012
Margot M: I've used this cream before and find it's the best trade-off for my sensitive skin--it gives a good level of daily sun protection (higher than the average 15SPF), while also fighting wrinkles!Mar 27, 2012
Kirsten S:I think you are talking about the Coralina officianalis extract. That is actually a calcarous seaweed, not a coral.
I'm more perplexed about the sourcing of Abyssine 657, said to be synthesized by some thermal vent-dwellind deep sea creature. Would like to know the sustainability of such a product, and whether Kiehl's uses the naturally derived form or a synthesized one.Nov 19, 2012
Nadine C:Can you tell me ingredients of the Ayssine Cream? I had a skin cancer removed from my face and the plastic surgen told me to get a good moisturizer with spf 25-30 made with natural ingredients. Does it have Zinc oxide, Titanium dioxide, Avobenzone, Ecamsule and oxpenzone with UVA/UVB? Or, can you tell me what ingredients it has?Dec 7, 2012
Maria C:Hi, I've used this cream for about 4 years and until about a year ago it worked well. I'm now 56. I liked that it had Apricot Kernel oil which does well on my skin--I have fairly smooth skin with deeper wrinkles on my forehead between my eyes. This was great overall on my skin as it kept it smooth and fresh looking. It has a light clean smell and very faint. It is thick so alot goes a long way. It is not greasy. I've since graduated to the Rosa Artica because I have Sjogren's Syndrome which means I don't produce enough moisture for my body. I have to constantly hydrate and take large doses of fish oil. Both the Abyssine and Rosa work better than anything else I've tried--the Rosa works a bit better. I apply argan oil underneath the creme and this usually lasts about 6-8 hours under makeup. Hope this helps.Aug 23, 2012
JEAN L:I have used AYSSINE CREAM FOR A COUPLE OF YEAR'S. THERE IS NO SCENT, IF IT DOES IT HAS NOT BOTHERED ME. I CAN USE THIS. I CAN NOT USE A LOT OF CREAM'S.Aug 23, 2012
Sara H:There is a scent. The cream is nice, light and I use it as my daily moisturizer. I'm not sure how it works on older skin but it does nourish the skin well. Aug 24, 2012
Peggy H:I love this product. I use it after removing my makeup at night and before applying makeup in the morning. It moisturizes and relieves that dry skin feeling after my shower. I've been using it for years. I use several Kiehls products. Another of my favorites is the Calendula Toner.Jul 5, 2012
Ann R:I like to use Abyssine Cream + 23 at the beginning of the day, all year long. That way I know I always have at least one layer of protection.Jul 5, 2012
Arline J:You can "feel" the moisture immediately and it feels very different than other anti aging creams that feel oily or non existent.Am not sure how to answer "see moisture" because in my case, it is all feel. I have also purchased the Abyssine Eye Creme and like it very much as well.Apr 12, 2013
sandra s:Not quite sure what the question is.....are you asking how long before you see that your skin is within a week I could see my skin was softer and smoother.Apr 11, 2013
Julie H:I am a huge fan of Abyssine Cream, but have never used the vit C cream. I also have found that I cannot use the Abyssine w/any sunscreen as it causes me to break out. I apply my own sunscreen over the Abyssine.Mar 26, 2012
Judie W:I use the abyssine cream + SPF 23 OVER Kiehl's POWERFUL STRENGTH LINE-REDUCING CONCENTRATE. I use this combination for daytime because of the SPF 23 (don't want to waste that for a night time application).Mar 26, 2012
A shopper asked:Hello, I was wondering if it had Zinc in it? Doctors recommened that it has Zinc so I'm searching around. If you could let me know that would be great. Thank you!Jun 20, 2012
Jan S asked:I really like this product, but your website is not letting me order it. I find this most discouraging, and I think you should be more responsive when someone is trying to purchase your products! How about some help that helps???Jun 6, 2012
