Kiehl's

Ultra Facial Cream

MoisturiserPremiumMorning or evening
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A long-running everyday moisturiser with squalane and glacial glycoprotein for 24-hour hydration. A reliable, lightly rich daily cream for normal-to-dry skin; not a treatment, just dependable hydration.
The verdict

What this is good for

✓ Great forDrynessDehydrationSensitivity
The formulation

Ingredient stack

Each ingredient is listed in descending concentration. Above the 1% line the order is regulated — below it, brands can list in any order.

Ingredients above the dashed gold line are dosed above 1% (the regulatory threshold) — these are what the formulation is really built on. Percentages are positional estimates from INCI order unless a brand discloses them.

~50–80%Aqua
~5–25%Glycerin
~3–10%Cyclohexasiloxa…
~2–6%Squalane
~1.5–4%Bis-PEG-18 Meth…
~1–2%2 ingredients
≤ 1% each3 more ingredients below 1%
position-estimated %1% regulatory line
Hero actives

What's actually doing the work

Squalane
Emollient Lipid
Lipid
A lightweight, stable emollient that mimics skin's own lipids. Softens and reduces water loss without heaviness or a greasy finish, suiting most skin types.
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Glycerin
Humectant
Solvent
A key active in this formula. See the glossary for the full breakdown of how Glycerin works, the evidence behind it, and how to use it.
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When to use

Routine placement

Morning or evening
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The closest active-matched alternative is the Avène Tolerance Extreme Emulsion (77% active overlap). We found 6 options that share this product’s hero actives.

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Skin Stacker is independent and receives no payment from any brand. Ingredient analysis is based on publicly disclosed INCI lists and the peer-reviewed literature. Percentages are positional estimates from INCI order unless a brand discloses them. Formulations change — always re-check the label on your specific batch before using.