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
- 1AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 2BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
- 3Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 4CeramidesLocks in moisture and supports skin barrier.
Full Ingredient List
35INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, cyclohexasiloxane, squalane, bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, sucrose stearate, stearyl alcohol, peg-8 stearate, myristyl myristate, pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, 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, disodium edta, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, carbomer, prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, xanthan gum, ethylhexylglycerin, sodium hydroxide, tocopherol, glycine soja oil, pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, myristic acid, hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine, bht, salicylic acid, 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 fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Ultra Facial 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 Cream paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Ultra Facial 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 Cream suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Ultra Facial 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 Ultra Facial Cream against your own profile.

