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6.9

Kiehl's

Ultra facial cream

Name: Kiehl's Ultra facial cream
Brand: Kiehl's

moisturiser

Overall score6.9

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✶ Hero ingredients

#2Glycerin

One of the most effective humectants

#3Cyclohexasiloxane

Silicone-based emollient

#4Squalane

Lightweight oil that mimics skin's natural sebum

Score breakdown

Overall

6.9

Hydration Efficacy5.6

Irritation Risk9.5

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Ingredients

Niacinamide
Retinol
Hyaluronic Acid
Salicylic Acid

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Active Ingredient Strength2.2

Ingredient Transparency8.5

Formulation Safety8.6

Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.

What makes Kiehl's Ultra facial cream stand out

Kiehl's Ultra facial cream is a solid moisturiser with an overall score of 6.9/9.8. it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Squalane — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on low irritation risk (9.5). On the flip side, active ingredient concentration is on the lighter side.

Is this right for you?

Great for

✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula

May not suit

⚠Those seeking potent actives — this leans more maintenance than treatment

Key ingredients

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Glycerin
Draws in moisture — #2 in the INCI list
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Cyclohexasiloxane
Softens and smooths — #3 in the INCI list
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Squalane
Softens and smooths — #4 in the INCI list
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Stearyl Alcohol
Softens and smooths — #7 in the INCI list
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Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil/Apricot Kernel Oil
Softens and smooths — #11 in the INCI list

Full ingredient list

35 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)

#1Aqua/Water #2Glycerin #3Cyclohexasiloxane #4Squalane #5Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane #6Sucrose Stearate #7Stearyl Alcohol #8Peg-8 Stearate #9Myristyl Myristate #10Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate #11Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil/Apricot Kernel Oil #12Phenoxyethanol #13Persea Gratissima Oil/Avocado Oil #14Glyceryl Stearate #15Cetyl Alcohol #16Oryza Sativa Bran Oil/Rice Bran Oil #17Olea Europaea Fruit Oil/Olive Fruit Oil #18Chlorphenesin #19Stearic Acid #20Palmitic Acid #21Disodium Edta #22Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer #23Carbomer #24Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil/Sweet Almond Oil #25Xanthan Gum #26Ethylhexylglycerin #27Sodium Hydroxide #28Tocopherol #29Glycine Soja Oil/Soybean Oil #30Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract #31Myristic Acid #32Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine #33Bht #34Salicylic Acid #35Citric Acid

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Ingredient breakdown

Softens and smooths10
Other ingredient8
Holds the formula together6
Formula balancers4
Keeps the product fresh3
Works on your skin3
Draws in moisture1

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