Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream

We recommend applying a small amount of this oil-free gel cream moisturiser to clean, dry skin morning and evening after cleansing and any serums. The lightweight gel texture typically absorbs quickly, so you can usually apply makeup or SPF immediately after. For best results, we recommend using it as the final step in your skincare routine. If you have very oily skin, you may find a pea-sized amount is sufficient for your entire face.

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream is a shine-reducing, cooling moisturiser formulated specifically for oily, combination, and normal skin types. This unique gel-cream texture provides lightweight hydration while helping maintain your skin's moisture balance, leaving skin fresh-feeling and healthier-looking all day without that greasy finish.

No — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream is non-comedogenic and specifically formulated to hydrate without clogging pores. The lightweight, non-greasy formula absorbs quickly and helps control shine rather than adding to it. If you have acne-prone or oily skin and are concerned about breakouts, this gel cream offers hydration without the heavy feel of traditional moisturisers.

This gel cream delivers multiple benefits for oily, combination, and normal skin: it provides cooling, lightweight hydration that absorbs instantly, helps reduce shine throughout the day, maintains your skin's natural moisture balance, and leaves skin feeling fresh rather than greasy. The non-greasy formula layers well under makeup and SPF, making it ideal for those who want effective hydration without the weight of a traditional cream.

The main difference is texture and skin type suitability. The Ultra Facial Cream is a richer formula with Squalane designed for dry to normal skin, providing intensive 72-hour hydration. The Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream has a lighter, oil-free gel texture specifically created for oily, combination, and normal skin types who need hydration without added oils or a heavy feel.

If you have rosacea or rosacea-prone skin, we'd recommend consulting your dermatologist before introducing any new product, but this gel cream's fragrance-free, alcohol-free, and allergy-tested formula is designed to be typically gentle on reactive skin. The lightweight, non-irritating texture may suit those with mild rosacea who need hydration without heavy or potentially aggravating ingredients. However, every skin is different, so we always recommend patch-testing as a wise first step. Ready to try it for yourself? SHOP NOW

Yes — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream is a smart choice for acne-prone skin thanks to its non-comedogenic, oil-free formula. Keeping oily and acne-prone skin properly hydrated is actually important for maintaining a healthy skin barrier, and this gel cream typically does so without adding excess oil or shine.