Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream lightweight daily moisturizer — Fragrance-Free, Pro-Ceramides & 72‑Hour Hydration

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream is a lightweight, fragrance-free daily moisturizer that delivers long-lasting hydration and helps support skin barrier resilience for all skin types.

Designed as a go-to daily face cream, this formula blends 4.5% squalane with glacial glycoprotein and pro-ceramides to visibly hydrate and comfort skin without heaviness. Clinically tested for sustained moisture, it’s suitable for sensitive and eczema-prone skin and works well under makeup or as part of evening routines.

How quickly does it hydrate and how long does the effect last?

The cream is formulated to provide measurable hydration deep into the skin and maintain moisture for an extended period. Instrumental testing supports rapid barrier support and up to 72 hours of increased hydration, helping skin feel softer and more supple after use.

• Clinically instrumented to show deep-layer hydration.
• Supports barrier repair within about an hour after application.
• Provides up to 72 hours of moisturization when used as directed.
• Lightweight texture absorbs quickly without a greasy residue.

What active ingredients are included and what do they do?

The formulation centers on pro-ceramides, squalane, and glacial glycoprotein to reinforce the skin’s moisture-retention and surface comfort. Each ingredient contributes specific functional benefits that combine to hydrate, smooth, and protect the skin’s outer layer.

• Pro-ceramides: help strengthen and replenish the lipid barrier.
• Squalane (4.5%): lightweight emollient that locks in moisture and improves skin texture.
• Glacial glycoprotein: supports long-lasting moisture and calms skin appearance.
• Fragrance-free formulation reduces potential irritation for sensitive users.

How should I include it in my daily skincare routine?

Apply twice daily—morning and night—after cleansing and any water-based treatments like serums or toners. The cream layers well under sunscreen and makeup, and it can be mixed with foundation for a dewier finish or used alone for a simple, hydrating step.

• Use after cleansing and serum application for best absorption.
• Suitable as a base under sunscreen or makeup without pilling.
• Can be combined with foundation for lightweight coverage and glow.
• Recommended for daily use to maintain barrier support and moisture levels.

Is it safe for sensitive or eczema-prone skin?

This fragrance-free cream has been tested on sensitive skin and bears recognition from a national eczema-focused organization, indicating its suitability for many who experience sensitivity. While it’s formulated to be gentle, always patch-test if you have specific concerns or known ingredient sensitivities.

• Fragrance-free to minimize irritation risk.
• Tested in studies that included sensitive skin participants.
• Approved by a national eczema association for compatibility.
• Non-greasy finish that won’t clog pores when used as directed.

Who is this for: Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream is aimed at anyone seeking dependable, lightweight hydration—people with normal, dry, combination, or sensitive skin who want an everyday moisturizer that supports the skin barrier, wears well under makeup, and delivers lasting moisture without a heavy feel.

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