Allergen & irritant analysis
9 flaggedThis day moisturizer from Kiehl's lists 38 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 7 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 3 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (limonene, linalool, citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- LimoneneKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Mentha piperita oilKnown allergen (plant): Essential Oils
- LinaloolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- OctocryleneKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octocrylene
- HomosalateKnown allergen (sunscreen): Homosalate
- Ethylhexyl salicylateKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octisalate
- Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
- 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.
- Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilContains EU 26 fragrance allergens (e.g., Limonene).
Not detected: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance.
Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:
- People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin
- People with plant or Compositae (daisy-family) allergy
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
- 1Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
- 2ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
- 3BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
- 4Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 5Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
- 6EctoinProtects against environmental stress and aging.
- 7AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
Full Ingredient List
38INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, octocrylene, homosalate, ethylhexyl salicylate, squalane, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, dimethicone, peg-100 stearate, glyceryl stearate, silica, octyldodecanol, stearic acid, phenoxyethanol, palmitic acid, tocopherol, dicaprylyl carbonate, steareth-100, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, ophiopogon japonicus root extract, carbomer, chlorphenesin, capryloyl salicylic acid, caprylyl glycol, xanthan gum, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, disodium edta, sodium hydroxide, citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, limonene, ectoin, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, myristic acid, mentha piperita oil, pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, ethylhexylglycerin, linalool, salicylic acid
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
Does Ultra Facial Cream SPF 30 contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 3 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: limonene, linalool, citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Ultra Facial Cream SPF 30 with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Ultra Facial Cream SPF 30 paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Ultra Facial Cream SPF 30'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 SPF 30 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Ultra Facial Cream SPF 30 contains 7 flagged allergens and 2 irritants (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 SPF 30 against your own profile.

