The Top 5 kit: Products to Try
February 11 | 4 minute read
Words by Gemma Dawkins and Kaylah Joelle Baker
With a mission to create modern formulas for all skinkind, their tagline says it all: ‘Skincare that simplifies.’ And simplify it does. By focusing on purpose-led, plant-derived ingredients of the highest quality, kit: has created a toolbox of wholesome, intuitive products that pack a powerful punch.
When it comes to kit:, the word ‘kind’ doesn’t just apply to your skin – the brand is also passionate about the planet. So, if your values extend further than skin deep, you’ll love the brand’s approach to plastics management (they’re certified plastic neutral), recyclable packaging choices, plant-derived fragrances and botanical ingredients.
And since kit: believe that skin health is an ecosystem that should be nourished holistically, their range incorporates everything from body care tools to a balm to supercharge your sleep. Here are our top five favourites.
Like a little red bullet for complexion concerns, kit: created Skinkind Face Oil with modern skin in mind. That is, skin that’s likely dealing with the effects of pollution as well as stress, and possibly a little overtreatment (if you’ve been going hard on the actives or have your favourite microdermabrasion clinic on speed dial, this oil is for you). With botanical adaptogen holy basil oil to soothe irritation and the rich fatty acids of cold-pressed macadamia oil to nourish the skin’s barrier, there’s plenty to love about this super-moisturising treatment.
If all of that sounds like a recipe for a thick, sticky texture, prepare to be pleasantly surprised! Skinkind Face Oil is super lightweight and rapidly absorbed. Thanks to the use of botanical ingredients and fragrance, it's also gentle enough for all skin types – even sensitive – leaving skin soft and supple, while still letting it breathe.
Just because you struggle to achieve the recommended eight hours of sleep doesn’t mean your skin should suffer too. That’s the idea behind kit: Good Night Balm. As one of the brand’s more popular products – in a rush-off-the-shelf kind of way – the thick (dare we say, creamy) cream has the slept-in formula down pat. Like a hydrating cocoon for your face, it’s enriched with upcycled tea tree oil to help balance sebum and congestion, kangaroo paw flower nectar for nourishment and to visibly firm the skin, Japanese grape extract for smoother skin texture and shea butter for deep nourishment.
Applied at night to your face and neck after your active serums, the balm effectively locks in moisture and keeps it there until the next day. Think of it like an overnight mask: protecting your skin’s barrier while you dream. And dream sweetly you will, thanks to its calming, herbaceous scent, which helps your mind know it’s time to unwind.
If you’re someone who thinks of different hand creams as slight variants of one another – a ‘tried one, tried them all’ theorist – then prepare to be debunked thanks to the Urban Hand Salve. Whether due to its deeply hydrating macadamia oil, soothing herbal blend of liquorice and ginseng or, perhaps, its smoothing jojoba oil, the reality is, it’s not like other hand creams. Rather than just coating the surface, it soaks deeply into the skin to revive them in both appearance and condition.
While this salve (a term for an ointment used to soothe and promote skin healing) is an ultra-moisturising formula, it won’t leave you flailing around, waiting for your hands to dry. It’s surprisingly fast-absorbing, leaving your mitts free to continue with the task at hand – be it hand-holding, high-fives or hard work.
With antioxidant and lipid-rich ingredients like sea buckthorn oil, cocoa seed butter and hemp seed oil, Kissing Balm is all about function – but it’s also a pleasure to apply. From its sensorial minty hit to its chilled metal applicator, it’s a big yes on all fronts. Pucker up, we say!
As the name suggests, it combines vitamin A – aka retinol – with brightening vitamin C and nourishing, barrier-supporting vitamin E, plus the moisture-locking powers of hyaluronic acid, into a single multi-benefit step.
For a long-lasting radiant glow, apply one to two pumps of this potent serum in the morning, before your moisturiser and SPF. Speaking of which – while sunscreen should always be a part of your routine, it’s especially important when using vitamin A products, as it can leave skin even more sensitive to the sun.
So, get your face multivitamins sorted, and let the glowing results do the talking for you.
