Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Barrier Cream

Kiehl’sUltra Facial Barrier CreamIngredients

Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Barrier Cream is a product from Moisturizers category with 37 ingredients. Notable: Glycerin, Niacinamide, Tocopherol, Allantoin, Salicylic Acid. The product is made by Kiehl’s.

Ultra Facial Barrier Cream provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking and 16 more.

Organic score: 27% natural vs 68% chemical.

INCI

1
Water
Solvent
2
Butylene Glycol
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
3
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
4
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient
5
Behenyl Alcohol
Binding, Emollient, Emulsion stabilizer, Viscosity controlling agent
6
Pentylene Glycol
Skin conditioning agent, Solvent
7
Niacinamide
Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning, Smoothing
8
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Skin conditioning agent, Emollient

All the Positive

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BHA [1]: Salicylic Acid
Vitamins [1]: Niacinamide
Antioxidants [2]: Niacinamide, Tocopherol
Softening 11: Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Behenyl Alcohol, Trehalose, Allantoin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Cetyl Palmitate, Colloidal Oatmeal, Sorbitan Olivate
Moisturizing 9: Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Trehalose, Allantoin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Carbomer, Beta-Glucan, Ethylhexylglycerin
Soothing 6: Behenyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Allantoin, Beta-Glucan, Cetyl Palmitate, Salicylic Acid
Cleansing 2: Beta-Glucan, Salicylic Acid

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitan Palmitate

ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
Cruelty free
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 6Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#2Glycerin#3Tocopherol#15Allantoin#18Palmitic Acid#20Beta-Glucan#23
Oily skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Allantoin#18Salicylic Acid#36
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Allantoin#18Salicylic Acid#36

Detailed view

Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Barrier Cream

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

#2Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

#3Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

#4Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient that also hydrates the skin without leaving a fatty film. When applied, the component feels smooth and light. In haircare products, it’s also used for hydrating purposes. It makes hair silky, lowers tangling, and makes hair smooth.

It’s safe for most people, except for people with allergic reactions to coconut or palm oil because these oils are usually used for producing the component.

#5Behenyl Alcohol

Origin: natural
Role: Binding, Emollient, Emulsion stabilizer, Viscosity controlling agent
Softening
Soothing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Behenyl Alcohol is an emulsifier. It makes the product feel softer and more pleasant to touch. It also provides an anti-inflammation effect. Made of natural ingredients and can be seen in organic products a lot.

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