Allergen & irritant analysis
5 flaggedThis day moisturizer from Kiehl's lists 25 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 5 known contact allergens in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- HomosalateKnown allergen (sunscreen): Homosalate
- OctocryleneKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octocrylene
- Propylene glycolKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
- Ethylhexyl salicylateKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octisalate
- Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
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
- 1Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
- 2Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 3AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
Full Ingredient List
25INCI (full list, INCI order): water, homosalate, octocrylene, propylene glycol, ethylhexyl salicylate, dicaprylyl ether, glycerin, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, peg-100 stearate, glyceryl stearate, squalane, hydrogenated polyisobutene, phenoxyethanol, sorbitan oleate, caprylyl glycol, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, triethanolamine, cera alba, tocopherol, disodium edta, stearic acid, myristyl alcohol, prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, prunus armeniaca kernel oil, persea gratissima oil
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Potential Concerns
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ultra Facial Moisturizer SPF 30 fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Ultra Facial Moisturizer SPF 30'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 Moisturizer SPF 30 paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Ultra Facial Moisturizer 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 Moisturizer SPF 30 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Ultra Facial Moisturizer SPF 30 contains 5 flagged allergens and 0 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 Moisturizer SPF 30 against your own profile.

