Allergen & irritant analysis
1 flaggedThis moisturizer from Kiehl's lists 37 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 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.
- 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
- 1BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
- 2Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 3NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
- 4CeramidesLocks in moisture and supports skin barrier.
- 5AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
Full Ingredient List
37INCI (full list, INCI order): water, butylene glycol, glycerin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, behenyl alcohol, pentylene glycol, niacinamide, dicaprylyl carbonate, cetearyl alcohol, trehalose, sucrose polystearate, c12-16 alcohols, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, tromethamine, tocopherol, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, ceramide np, allantoin, hydrogenated polyisobutene, palmitic acid, hydrogenated lecithin, carbomer, beta-glucan, ethylhexylglycerin, adenosine, caprylyl glycol, pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, sorbitan isostearate, cetyl palmitate, cynanchum atratum extract, colloidal oatmeal, sorbitan olivate, sorbitan palmitate, c14-22 alcohols, c12-20 alkyl glucoside, salicylic acid, sodium hydroxide
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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 DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ultra Facial Advanced Repair Barrier Cream fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Ultra Facial Advanced Repair Barrier 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 Ultra Facial Advanced Repair Barrier Cream paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Ultra Facial Advanced Repair Barrier 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 Ultra Facial Advanced Repair Barrier Cream suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Ultra Facial Advanced Repair Barrier Cream contains 0 flagged allergens 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 Ultra Facial Advanced Repair Barrier Cream against your own profile.

