Ultra Facial Oil-Free Cleanser

Ultra Facial Oil-Free Cleanser

18ingredients
CleanserKiehl's

Full INCI list with a per-ingredient allergen & irritant analysis below.

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Oil-freeReef-safeAlcohol-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeVeganCruelty-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This cleanser from Kiehl's lists 18 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 common irritants in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

2 known irritants
  • Potassium hydroxide · pH adjusterHighly alkaline and corrosive in concentrated form; can cause burns and irritation if not properly diluted and neutralized. It is used in very small quantities to adjust pH.
  • Sodium hydroxide · otherStrong 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

Acne fightingBrighteningGood for oily skinReduces large poresHydratingScar healingBarrier repair

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
  • 2
    ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

18

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, potassium hydroxide, lauric acid, glyceryl distearate, glyceryl stearate, kaolin, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, tetrasodium edta, citrus limon fruit extract, peg-14m, pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, salicylic acid, sodium hydroxide

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Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
  • May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
  • May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
  • May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ultra Facial Oil-Free Cleanser fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Ultra Facial Oil-Free Cleanser'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 Oil-Free Cleanser paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Ultra Facial Oil-Free Cleanser'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 Oil-Free Cleanser suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Ultra Facial Oil-Free Cleanser contains 0 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 Oil-Free Cleanser against your own profile.