Allergen & irritant analysis
2 flaggedThis moisturizer from Kiehl's lists 34 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.
- 2Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 3ZincHelps control oil and supports healing.
Full Ingredient List
34INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: colloidal oatmeal 1% inactive ingredients: water, glycerin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane, butyrospermum parkii butter, stearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, myristyl myristate, c15-19 alkane, phenoxyethanol, panthenol, glyceryl stearate, dimethicone, peg-100 stearate, persea gratissima oil, chlorphenesin, stearic acid, palmitic acid, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, carbomer, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, tocopherol, bisabolol, zinc gluconate, glycine soja oil, pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, xanthan gum, ethylhexylglycerin, adenosine, sodium hydroxide, myristic acid, citric acid, helianthus annuus seed oil, rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
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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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ultra Facial Meltdown Recovery Cream fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Ultra Facial Meltdown Recovery 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 Meltdown Recovery Cream paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Ultra Facial Meltdown Recovery 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 Meltdown Recovery Cream suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Ultra Facial Meltdown Recovery 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 Meltdown Recovery Cream against your own profile.

