I’ve Used Kiehl’s Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash For Over 6 Years and This is Why I Love It

They may have switched up the formula, but I still dig it

BY: Patrick Varone
Update: April 26, 2024

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THE HIGHLIGHTS (AKA, TL;DR)

I take my face wash pretty seriously ever since I was an acne suffering teen (more than 400 years ago). Instead of gatekeeping what works for me I decided to share it with anyone who will listen.

I’ve been using this killer face scrub for the past six years and honestly can’t get enough of it. Kiehl’s formulated this with a brilliant mix of caffeine, vitamins and citrus extracts so it really does wake you up in the shower. Here’s the best part, it smells great without smelling too “face srubby.”

Sure it’s a bit on the pricier side, but for me it’s not the worst thing in the world because I use this as a supplement to my normal daily face washing routine, so I’m only really using this scrub about 2 to 3 times per week, max. Using it every day did dry out my face a little and after a while I feel like it lost its “tingly feeling” that made my face feel like it was alive, fresh, and ready to go out and conquer the day. It’s perfect for a pre or post shave too.

REVIEW DETAILS

Kiehl's Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash For Men

best for twice per week use

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If you’re looking for the perfect facial cleanser to wake you the heck up in the morning, this is it. I’ve been personally using Kiehl’s Facial Fuel for over 6+ years. It contains key ingredients to help revitalize your face like caffeine, menthol, and vitamin E.

To me it’s like a guys-guy scent that’s masculine without being overpowering and smells like your barber shop with you’re getting a professional shave.

You only need a small amount to squeeze into your hands and then apply it directly to your face, lightly rubbing in small circular motions all over. I pay extra attention to my beard and mustache area because it helps clean out any dry skin (those gross flakes) that tend to get stuck in there.

It really feels like it helps me wake up in the morning and helps to push me into first gear to get things started. While you can use it as a daily face wash, for me I only use it twice a week at most. First off, it’s expensive so I don’t want to go through it so quickly but, more importantly, when I used it too often I found it drying out my face. So I use my Cetaphil face wash daily, but I incorporate Facial Fuel about twice per week, especially when I’m planing on shaving. It helps to make all my facial hairs stand at attention, giving me a quicker and pain-free shave.

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THE FINAL CALL

If you’re looking for a face wash that acts like a bit of a scrub, helps wake up you and your face in the morning and leaves your skin feeling nice and smooth, you may want to give this one a try. I’ve sworn by it for more than 6 years and really do love it.

On the flip side, there has been some recent reviews from users claiming the formula has changed and they’re pretty pissed about it. I’ve restocked my supply and haven’t really noticed a difference. It’s also on the pricer side, but since I only use it 2 to 3 times per week, at most, it really lasts me for a while – like 4+ months.

Patrick Varone

Patrick is one of the founding members of Brostrick.com, starting back in 2014. Since then he still runs the show around here, focusing on men's style and grooming trends, fun product reviews and the occasional gift guide or two. That's 10 years of experience and counting! Some of Patrick's writing can be found on BestProducts.com, Trendsicle, and Giftsicle.com. Read full bio.

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I’ve Used Kiehl’s Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash For Over 6 Years and This is Why I Love It

THE HIGHLIGHTS (AKA, TL;DR)

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