Discover our #1 best-selling moisturiser formulated with 4.5% Squalane, Glacial Glycoprotein and Pro-Ceramides. Benefits: strengthens the skin barrier, delivers up to 72-hour hydration, leaves skin softer, smoother and healthier-looking. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin. Refill format available.
Ultra Facial Cream
Discover our #1 best-selling moisturiser formulated with 4.5% Squalane, Glacial Glycoprotein and Pro-Ceramides. Benefits: strengthens the skin barrier, delivers up to 72-hour hydration, leaves skin softer, smoother and healthier-looking. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin. Refill format available.
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Our #1 ultra hydrating facial cream with 4.5% Squalane has a unique lightweight texture and lasting up to 72-hour hydration* to leave skin softer and visibly healthier. Formulated with Squalane, Glacial Glycoprotein and Pro-Ceramides, this non-greasy, lightweight moisturiser hydrates up to 10 cell layers deep and helps repair the skin barrier in 1hour*.
*Results based on an instrumental study, 30 subjects
Provides up to 72-hour hydration for soft, smooth, healthy-looking skin*
Helps repairs the skin barrier in just 1 hour**
Absorbs into skin easily with an ultra-lightweight texture
Tested in everyday and extreme environments
For all skin types, including sensitive skin
*Instrumental Test, 29 subjects
**Results based on an instrumental study, 30 subjects
SQUALANE
A signature Kiehl’s ingredient derived from sugar cane, Squalane absorbs effortlessly to replenish the skin’s barrier, leaving it soft, supple, and deeply moisturised.
GLACIAL GLYCOPROTEIN
Within our formulae, Glacial Glycoprotein — a moisture-binding protein — helps to deeply hydrate and maintain skin's moisture balance.
PRO-CERAMIDES
Reinforce skin barrier strength to help protect against external disruptors and lock in essential moisture.
After cleansing and toning to combat moisture depletion
Can be used day and night as the ultimate complement to your skincare routine
Achieve a flawless complexion with Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream, a vital component of your skincare routine. Pair it with other blemish-fighting heroes from Kiehl's to reveal a balanced, hydrated, and blemish-free complexion you'll love.
Apply Ultra Facial Cream after cleansing, toning, and using your targeted serum. Our #1 face cream can be used day and night, providing up to 72-hour hydration for soft, smooth, healthy-looking skin.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SQUALANE AND SQUALENE?
While they are related, Squalane and Squalene are not identical. Squalane is the hydrogenated form of Squalene. Squalene is naturally occurring in our bodies and makes up around 13% of the skin's sebum, helping to protect the skin's barrier and seal in moisture.
HOW IS THE SQUALANE IN ULTRA FACIAL CREAM SOURCED?
Squalane can be derived from several different natural resources. In our moisturising cream, we use Squalane derived from olives and sugar cane. Kiehl's never formulates with animal-derived Squalane.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN KIEHL'S ULTRA FACIAL CREAM AND MOISTURISER?
Ultra Facial Cream offers a lightweight cream texture ideal for deep, all-day hydration on all skin types, while Ultra Facial Moisturiser has a thinner formula that absorbs instantly and is ideal for oilier skin types. Both are formulated with Squalane and Glycerin to deliver lasting hydration for soft, smooth skin. If you have normal, dry, or combination skin, Ultra Facial Cream is typically the better choice for comprehensive moisture.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ULTRA FACIAL CREAM AND FACIAL FUEL MOISTURISER?
Ultra Facial Cream is a fragrance-free Squalane-enriched facial cream, suitable for all skin types, tones and textures. Formulated with Squalane and Glycerin, our moisturising cream delivers up to 24-hour hydration for softer, smoother and healthier looking skin. It is also suitable for men. For a lightweight, easily absorbed moisturiser for men, try Facial Fuel Energizing Moisturiser. Enriched with Vitamin C and Caffeine, our number 1 product for men refreshes and revitalises men's unique skin, delivering a boost of hydration.
DOES ULTRA FACIAL CREAM CLOG PORES?
No, Ultra Facial Cream is non-comedogenic and will not clog pores. Our formula is suitable for all skin types, including those prone to congestion, making it a versatile choice for daily hydration.
DOES ULTRA FACIAL CREAM HAVE SPF?
Our original Ultra Facial Cream is formulated without SPF. We do have an SPF version; Ultra Facial Cream SPF30. Hydrate, smooth and soften with a daily facial moisturiser now with broad spectrum UVA and UVB sun protection.
IS KIEHL'S ULTRA FACIAL CREAM WORTH IT?
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream is a worthwhile investment for anyone seeking reliable, long-lasting hydration. Our #1 face cream delivers up to 72-hour hydration with a formula featuring Squalane, Glacial Glycoprotein, and Pro-Ceramides to strengthen your skin's moisture barrier. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin, this lightweight cream absorbs quickly without leaving a greasy residue. With over 170 years of apothecary expertise behind our formulations, Ultra Facial Cream offers premium skincare backed by science and trusted by millions worldwide.
WHAT IS KIEHL'S ULTRA FACIAL CREAM GOOD FOR?
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream is ideal for strengthening your skin's moisture barrier and providing deep, lasting hydration. It helps address dryness, dehydration, and skin that feels tight or uncomfortable. The formula is particularly effective for maintaining soft, smooth skin throughout the day and night, and works well under makeup or as part of a comprehensive skincare routine. Because it is formulated for all skin types, including sensitive skin, it is a versatile daily moisturiser for nearly everyone.
IS KIEHL'S GOOD FOR OLDER SKIN?
Kiehl's offers excellent options for mature and older skin. While Ultra Facial Cream provides essential hydration that all skin needs, those concerned with visible signs of ageing may also benefit from our Super Multi-Corrective Cream or Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum. Ultra Facial Cream works beautifully as a hydrating base in any anti-ageing routine, as well-hydrated skin appears plumper and more youthful. Many of our customers layer Ultra Facial Cream with targeted treatments for comprehensive care.
WHAT SKIN TYPE IS ULTRA FACIAL CREAM BEST FOR?
Ultra Facial Cream is formulated for all skin types, including normal, dry, combination, and sensitive skin. The lightweight texture absorbs quickly without feeling heavy, making it comfortable for those who dislike rich creams, while the Squalane and Pro-Ceramides provide enough moisture for drier skin types. If you have very oily skin and prefer an even lighter texture, you may wish to try our Ultra Facial Moisturiser instead.
Skin Pro advice
Skin Pro Tip
"A moisturiser’s job is to lock in hydration and create a protective blanket over the skin. You need far less than most people think. Put your fingertip lightly into the cream, lift it out so there’s a small peak (like a meringue tip), then break it down between your hands and press it into your face. Spread evenly before gently massaging in." - Calum, Retail Education Executive and Kiehl's Skin Pro
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