Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream Moisturizer — Fragrance-Free Daily Lightweight Face Cream, Long-Lasting Hydration

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream is a lightweight, fragrance-free daily moisturizer that delivers long-lasting hydration and helps strengthen the skin's moisture barrier.

Designed for everyday use, this bestselling facial cream blends 4.5% squalane with glacial glycoprotein and pro-ceramides to hydrate skin deeply while remaining suitable for sensitive and eczema-prone skin. Its non-greasy texture absorbs quickly, making it easy to layer under makeup or use as part of morning and evening routines.

How does this cream keep skin hydrated throughout the day?

The formula combines humectant and barrier-supporting ingredients that draw in moisture and help prevent water loss. Instrumental testing reported prolonged hydration benefits that continue for multiple days after application.

• 4.5% squalane helps lock in moisture without feeling heavy
• Glacial glycoprotein supports skin’s ability to retain hydration
• Pro-ceramides help reinforce the skin barrier against moisture loss

Will it work with sensitive or eczema-prone skin?

This fragrance-free cream is formulated and tested for tolerability on sensitive skin and carries acceptance for users with eczema-prone skin. Its simple, supportive ingredient profile aims to soothe and reduce visible redness associated with dryness.

• Fragrance-free formulation to lower irritation risk
• Tested on sensitive skin in instrumental studies
• Received the National Eczema Association's Seal of Acceptance

Can I use it under makeup or with other active products?

The lightweight, non-greasy texture makes it an easy layering piece in any routine. Apply after serums and before sunscreen or makeup; it also mixes well with foundations for dewy, sheer coverage.

• Absorbs quickly—good base for makeup
• Works under sunscreen and after serums
• Mix with foundation for a hydrated, radiant finish

How fast and how deep does the hydration go?

Instrumental testing indicates rapid barrier support and deep moisture penetration after application. The formula is designed to hydrate multiple skin layers and maintain noticeable moisture over time.

• Formulation shown to support barrier repair within one hour in instrument-based tests
• Hydration reported to reach deeper skin layers
• Hydration benefits measured to continue for up to 72 hours in study conditions

Who is this for: Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream is suited for anyone seeking a reliable everyday moisturizer—especially those with normal, dry, combination, or sensitive skin who want a fragrance-free, fast-absorbing option. It’s recommended for people who want a low-irritant, layerable cream that supports barrier health and delivers lasting hydration without heaviness.

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