✶moisturiser

6.5

Kiehl's

Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel-Cream

Name: Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel-Cream
Brand: Kiehl's

moisturiserpremium

Overall score6.5

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel-Cream scores 6.5/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in formulation safety (9.0) and low irritation risk (7.7).

✶ Hero ingredients

#2Propanediol

Draws in moisture

#3Glycerin

One of the most effective humectants

#5Isononyl Isononanoate

Lightweight plant-derived emollient

Score breakdown

Overall

6.5

Hydration Efficacy6.8

Irritation Risk7.7

Active Ingredient Strength2.0

Ingredient Transparency7.5

Formulation Safety9.0

Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.

Scores last verified: July 2026

What makes Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel-Cream stand out

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel-Cream is a solid moisturiser with an overall score of 6.5/9.8. Positioned in the premium bracket, it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Propanediol, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on hydration (6.8) and low irritation risk (7.7). On the flip side, active ingredient concentration is on the lighter side.

Is this right for you?

Great for

✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula

May not suit

⚠Those seeking potent actives — this leans more maintenance than treatment

Key ingredients

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Propanediol
Draws in moisture — #2 in the INCI list
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Glycerin
Draws in moisture — #3 in the INCI list
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Isononyl Isononanoate
Softens and smooths — #5 in the INCI list
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Propylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #8 in the INCI list
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Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract
Works on your skin — #9 in the INCI list

Full ingredient list

19 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)

#1Aqua/Water #2Propanediol #3Glycerin #4Alcohol Denat #5Isononyl Isononanoate #6Ammonium Polyacryldimethyltauramide/Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate #7Phenoxyethanol #8Propylene Glycol #9Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract #10Chlorphenesin #11Sodium Hyaluronate #12Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract #13Cucumis Sativus Juice #14Panthenol #15Caprylyl Glycol #16Carbomer #17Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer #18Sodium Hydroxide #19Citric Acid

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Ingredient breakdown

Draws in moisture6
Holds the formula together3
Keeps the product fresh3
Other ingredient2
Works on your skin2
Formula balancers2
Softens and smooths1