Ultra Facial Cleanser INCI List & Ingredients | Kiehl's

Allergen & irritant analysis

6 flagged

This cleanser from Kiehl's lists 27 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 5 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives were detected in the listed ingredients.

5 known allergens in this formula

1 known irritant

Acrylates copolymer · nail_product · mediumKnown allergen (nail_product): Acrylates
Sodium laureth sulfate · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Decyl glucoside · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Decyl Glucoside
Cocamidopropyl betaine · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Lauryl glucoside · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Lauryl Glucoside
Sodium hydroxide · otherStrong 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. Contains: SLS / SLES sulfates.

Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:

People prone to irritation, or with very dry / eczema-prone skin

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

HydratingBarrier repairBrighteningScar healingAnti-agingReduces large poresRedness reducingSkin texture

Key Ingredients

1
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
2
Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
3
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.

Full Ingredient List

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, sodium laureth sulfate, decyl glucoside, glycerin, cocamidopropyl betaine, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, acrylates copolymer, lauryl glucoside, peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, triethanolamine, sodium chloride, pentylene glycol, phenoxyethanol, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, sodium hydroxide, citric acid, hexylene glycol, behenyl alcohol, distearyl ether, sodium benzoate, laureth-2, squalane, prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, prunus armeniaca kernel oil, tocopherol, ascorbyl glucoside, persea gratissima oil

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2sodium laureth sulfate 3decyl glucoside5cocamidopropyl betaine8lauryl glucoside

Potential Concerns

May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ultra Facial Cleanser fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Ultra Facial Cleanser'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 Cleanser paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Ultra Facial Cleanser'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 Cleanser suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Ultra Facial Cleanser contains 5 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 Cleanser against your own profile.