Allergen & irritant analysis
2 flaggedThis moisturizer from Kiehl's lists 35 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
- 1BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
- 2Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 3CeramidesLocks in moisture and supports skin barrier.
- 4AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
Full Ingredient List
35INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, dimethicone, squalane, bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, sucrose stearate, stearyl alcohol, peg-8 stearate, myristyl myristate, prunus armeniaca kernel oil, phenoxyethanol, persea gratissima oil, glyceryl stearate, cetyl alcohol, oryza sativa bran oil, olea europaea fruit oil, chlorphenesin, stearic acid, palmitic acid, carbomer, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, xanthan gum, ethylhexylglycerin, sodium hydroxide, tocopherol, glycine soja oil, pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, myristic acid, hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine, salicylic acid, helianthus annuus seed oil, rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, citric acid
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Potential Concerns
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane'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 Cream with Squalane paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane'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 Cream with Squalane suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane 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 Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane against your own profile.

