Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream lightweight daily face moisturizer — Fragrance-Free, squalane & pro-ceramides for lasting hydration

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream is a lightweight, everyday face moisturizer formulated with squalane and pro-ceramides to deliver long-lasting hydration and help reinforce the skin's moisture barrier.

Designed as an all-purpose hydrating lotion, this fragrance-free cream aims to replenish lost moisture, calm visible redness, and support skin resilience. Its fast-absorbing texture works under makeup or as part of a nighttime routine, and it has been evaluated for use on sensitive and eczema-prone skin. The formula highlights moisturizing actives that target surface and deeper layers of the skin for continuous comfort.

How does this moisturizer keep skin hydrated throughout the day?

The formula combines humectant and barrier-supporting ingredients that draw in and lock moisture. Laboratory testing indicates sustained hydration over multiple days when used as directed, and it’s designed to sit comfortably on skin without heavy residue.

• Squalane (4.5%) helps attract and retain moisture in the skin’s surface layers.
• Pro-ceramides work to strengthen and repair the skin’s natural barrier function.
• Fast-absorbing lotion texture allows for immediate comfort and layering under makeup.

Will this cream suit sensitive or eczema-prone skin?

The product is fragrance-free and has undergone testing on sensitive skin types. It carries recognition from an eczema-focused organization and is formulated to minimize irritation while supporting barrier repair.

• Fragrance-free formulation reduces potential irritation triggers.
• Clinically tested on sensitive skin in controlled studies.
• Includes barrier-repair ingredients intended to soothe and fortify delicate skin.

How should I incorporate Ultra Facial Cream into my daily routine?

Use this moisturizer twice daily after cleansing and applying serums or treatments. Because of its lightweight feel, it layers well under sunscreen in the morning and under richer night treatments if needed.

• Apply to clean, dry skin morning and evening for best results.
• Works as a base under makeup or mixed with foundation for a dewy finish.
• Can be paired with targeted serums—apply serums first, then this cream to seal in active ingredients.

What practical benefits can I expect from regular use?

Regular use aims to improve skin comfort, reduce tightness, and help maintain a more even-looking complexion by supporting hydration at multiple skin layers. Results from instrumental tests report deeper hydration and quicker barrier recovery, though individual experiences can vary.

• Helps reduce feelings of dryness and roughness across the face.
• Supports faster barrier repair after moisture loss.
• Lightweight finish suitable for combination through dry skin types.

Who is this for: Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream is appropriate for people seeking a reliable, no-fragrance daily moisturizer that supports skin barrier health. It’s aimed at those who want a non-greasy, fast-absorbing formula that plays well with makeup and other skincare steps—especially useful for anyone with sensitive or easily irritated skin looking for sustained hydration without heavy texture.

Ingredients

AQUA / WATER,GLYCERIN,DIMETHICONE,SQUALANE,BIS-PEG-18 METHYL ETHER DIMETHYL SILANE,SUCROSE STEARATE,STEARYL ALCOHOL,PEG-8 STEARATE,MYRISTYL MYRISTATE,PRUNUS ARMENIACA KERNEL OIL / APRICOT KERNEL OIL,PHENOXYETHANOL,PERSEA GRATISSIMA OIL / AVOCADO OIL,GLYCERYL STEARATE,CETYL ALCOHOL,ORYZA SATIVA BRAN OIL / RICE BRAN OIL,OLEA EUROPAEA FRUIT OIL / OLIVE FRUIT OIL,CHLORPHENESIN,STEARIC ACID,PALMITIC ACID,CARBOMER,ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER,TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE,PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS OIL / SWEET ALMOND OIL,XANTHAN GUM,ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN,SODIUM HYDROXIDE,TOCOPHEROL,GLYCINE SOJA OIL / SOYBEAN OIL,PSEUDOALTEROMONAS FERMENT EXTRACT,MYRISTIC ACID,HYDROXYPALMITOYL SPHINGANINE,SALICYLIC ACID,HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL / SUNFLOWER SEED OIL,ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT / ROSEMARY LEAF EXTRACT,CITRIC ACID