Product Reviews Rated 3.91 out of 5 stars
188 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review All about the application = 10/10 mask A lot of the reviews make this product sound like a disappointment, but it's not. Most of us know that even the highest quality products sometimes have a learning curve to get the best out of them. Ulta didn't help by using images that do not accurately represent the texture of the product, leading to confusion.
This is my application process.
1. I use this product weekly, after a seaweed scrub.
2. Open the jar and use your fingers to smear/scoop about the size of a quarter of product. It will be sort of crumbly, just like fresh avocado. THIS IS OK. RELAX!
3. Put the product into your palm and rub together like its a face wash. The product immediately warms and turns into a thick oil.
4. Apply the mask all over your face. I use it ALL OVER. Eyebrows, eyelids, lips, neck, the whole shebang.
5. REPEAT STEP 2/3/4 so that you have applied two layers.
6. Use what is left on your palms on your hands and nails, focusing on the cuticle. (Boom, you just got a hand mask too).
7. Wipe the bottom of your palms so that you can get on with your life for the next 15-60 minutes.
8. Gently wipe with a warm cloth (do not recommend just splashing your face), and finish with a cool rinse on your wash cloth then wipe your face again. Pat or air dry. I do not feel the need to follow with any sort of serum or additional moisturizing.
9. Apply primer and your makeup, or enjoy a fresh naked face.
I hope this was helpful!
Most Helpful Critical Review Waxy face guacamole How many times have you looked at guacamole and thought, Wow I'd love to stick my face in that? Then imagine it smells like a wax crayon. That's what Kiehl's avocado mask is like. Straight up disgusting. Bought it thinking it was their old creamy green mask (discontinued)….. and, Surprise! It's a waxy disgusting attempt at skincare. And it smells like crayon. I want a refund.
Reviewed by 188 customers So soft! Easy application and removal 5
Clarissa from Tulsa, OK
So easy to apply and remove! My face was noticeably softer just after one use!
The texture is just 4
sahibak7 from undisclosed
The texture is just like guacamole… it's super hydrating and really helps smooth out any fine lines! Emulsify it first and leave it on for about 10 mins. Amazing product
hydrating, easy to apply and remove 4
honey hon from New York, NY
hydrating, easy to apply and remove. Met my expectation and I'd buy this over and over again
Soft hydrated skin 5
soulart from nj
Read the reviews regarding application but purchased anyway, as I liked the idea of natural avocado hydration. As per a few other reviews, application is key; the best part is VERY little is needed & the results are just as stated....A more hydrated, smoother looking skin. I noticed the results the 2nd week in, by using 3x the previous week & I'll continue to use 2/3 a week until winter is over, then weekly.
Regarding application, what works for me is to take a small amount (a little more than the size of a quarter) massage this a bit until is easy to put on your face. Gently massage small amounts onto your face until you have a light green sheen. Leave on the recommended time (15-20minutes) then wash off with warm water. I will repurchase.
I like it, but confusing at first! 4
Mart from New York
okay so my boyfriend got me this for christmas because he knows i love skin care. my first time using it i literally slathered it on my face… literally looked like guacamole. i hated it but i was afraid to tell him then i figured i would give it another try. here is what i found helpful….
•do not believe the advertisement… is does not look that creamy. in fact it looks hard and waxy.
• put a generous amount on but not as much as the model
•use it at least once a week
•rub it in your hand to smooth it and put it on
I live in new york so this cold is KILLING my skin, this does great at hydrating it.
A very cooling face mask. Leaves your skin soft. 5
Becky Hall from Mississippi
Love this product. Makes my face feels so smooth and soft.
Creamy avocado mask 5
Mystic Dreamer from Raleligh, NC
Creamy texture. Goes on smooth. Leaves your skin feeling nourished, not dry. So glad I found this mask.
Leaves my skin so 5
emiliacaitlynroth from undisclosed
Leaves my skin so soft after one use. Deep nourishes my skin and leaves it extremely hydrated
Just OK 3
Mb from Northeast USA
The product does what it says it will do but nothing to rave about. Probably wouldn't recommend or buy again. Not a fan of the texture. Waxy and clumpy until your warm it up in your hands before applying. Follow the "how to use" on Ulta's product page here. Face does feel nourished after use but definitely not a holy grail product by any means. There are better nourishing and hydrating masks out there.
I've tried this face 5
kiarac61 from undisclosed
I've tried this face mask a couple times so far & I like how gentle & moisturizing it is on my face, but I can't tell if it's making a super big difference in my skin yet. I will continue to try it and see if it helps! Kiehl's Avocado Nourishing Hydration Mask
Interesting 4
Beck from Texas
So at first I hated the texture and how it felt on my face , I read some reviews and tried to warm the wax like product on my palm with my fingers before applying it on my face . This definitely made the texture more smooth and creamy and the application was not clumpy and weird anymore ! Definitely try this if you hate the texture ! In all my face felt smoother and hydrated after rinsing it off . If you have reactive / sensitive skin like I do this might tingle a little bit that's the only thing I didn't like .
Great Product 5
CinDC from undisclosed
This product is excellent. It moisturizes your skin without leaving it oily.
Too thick 1
Ac20010 from Michigan
This is way too thick to spread on my face. It is not as smooth as in the pictures. I was deciding between this and the energizing mask and I wish I would have gotten that instead.
Miracle product to fight redness 5
K. D. from Michigan
My skin is dry and easily becomes red and irritated, especially in the winter. I have spent quite a bit of money trying to both camouflage and repair it. This is now my go to as it allows me to skip on color correction in my makeup routine. It is soothing and hydrating and leaves my skin calmed and significantly less red. The consistency is a bit strange at first, but if you emulsify the product between your fingers before you apply, it goes on fairly easily. It is a bit chunky but I just massage those in. The leftover on your hands makes a fantastic hand and cuticle cream. My favorite use for this mask is on a morning after I may have indulged (wink, wink) a bit more than I should have. It soothes the redness and seems to even help de-puff my eye area. This stuff has been a game changer for my skin.
I'm a big Kiehl's 4
aastafyeva from undisclosed
I'm a big Kiehl's fan.
I have a dry skin that's why I use hydrating products all the time.
It does a good job but I'm not a fan of the texture and the formulation, it doesn't spread easily on the face. Advice: warm it up between your fingers before applying.
The product came in a curdled state 1
LA10 from Los Angeles
I was very disappointed. When I opened the bottled , the state of the mask was almost solid . I do not think it should be this solid . It was awful
Save your money and buy an actual avocado 1
ATB209 from undisclosed
The texture of this is horrible. Save your money and buy an actual avocado, it's literally the same thing.
I love this mask, 5
mariamm106 from undisclosed
I love this mask, like all of the others from this brand. But this one specifically is amazing for all seasons! Our faces always need hydration and this mask is perfect for summer/winter and keeping our faces moisturized
Waxy face guacamole 1
Kozmonaut from Palm Springs, CA
How many times have you looked at guacamole and thought, Wow I'd love to stick my face in that? Then imagine it smells like a wax crayon. That's what Kiehl's avocado mask is like. Straight up disgusting. Bought it thinking it was their old creamy green mask (discontinued)….. and, Surprise! It's a waxy disgusting attempt at skincare. And it smells like crayon. I want a refund.
Product Review 5
PrincessChanel from California
The Avocado Nourishing Hydrating Mask is great. My skin looks really good after I use it.
Just like scooping up real avacado 5
thaiorchidgold from Bangcock, Thailand
This mask was difficult to apply at first but if you treat it like actual avocado and mash it into guac in your hands it applies like a true avocado mask. It left my skin very hydrated without irritating it. I used about 5g per application.
After Ultherapy treatment my skin needs it 5
Nycnyc from New York
My skin loves it especially after Ultherapy treatment, I leave it on for 20 mins and use toner to clean it and follow with serum and moisturizer. I really love how hydrates it is and keeps my sensitive healthy and glowing.
Very hard to apply 1
Kkmakk from New York
It's summer now, supposed that the mask should be melted on my hand easily… but not at all.
When i tries to scoop the mask from the container, the whole "block" of the mask which I wanted to scooped which bounced into my sink, the texture is like a very hard tofu and it never melt on my hand even I tried to mash it
Trustworthy! 5
AnnieNguyen2612 from Vietnam
I have been using Kiehl's for nearly 4 years and already a big fan of cleanser and masks. This one is not an exception. Because my skin is oily and combination, there are some days this mask keeps my skin clear, fresh, hydrated and truly comfortable. However, compared with other face masks, this Avocado has quite different texture, which will be much harder to use. But, it really works and worth buying!
Very Hard To Use 1
bbitz from Pittsburgh PA
The product I got was certainly not how it is pictured. Other masks from Kiehl's have always been super easy to apply, but this one is thick and almost too firm to do anything with.
Applying it takes work, it doesn't thinly spread out but is clumpy. I would much rather have bought another of their great masks, this one is just a disappointment.