Allergen & irritant analysis
2 flaggedThis grooming from Kiehl's lists 32 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- Cetyl alcoholKnown allergen (emollient): Cetyl Alcohol
- Sodium hydroxideStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.
Not detected: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.
Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.
Benefits
Key Ingredients
- 1Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 2AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
Full Ingredient List
32INCI (full list, INCI order): water, stearic acid, palmitic acid, squalane, polyisobutene, butylene glycol, polysorbate 60, cetyl alcohol, peg-100 stearate, glyceryl stearate, pentylene glycol, sesamum indicum seed oil, triethanolamine, polyglyceryl-3 beeswax, phenoxyethanol, caprylic/capric triglyceride, ci 77891, caprylyl glycol, hydroxyethylcellulose, xanthan gum, tetrasodium edta, myristic acid, stearamidopropyl dimethylamine, sodium pca, stearyl alcohol, chlorphenesin, olea europaea fruit oil, elaeis guineensis oil, allantoin, sodium hydroxide, aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, tocopherol
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ultimate Brushless Shave Cream fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Ultimate Brushless Shave Cream's listed ingredients. "Not detected" isn't an absolute guarantee, but it's a good sign for fragrance-sensitive skin — confirm against the current pack and your own triggers.
Is Ultimate Brushless Shave Cream paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Ultimate Brushless Shave Cream's listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.
Is Ultimate Brushless Shave Cream suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Ultimate Brushless Shave Cream contains 1 flagged allergen and 1 irritant (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check Ultimate Brushless Shave Cream against your own profile.

