Kiehl's

Ultra Facial Cream SPF 30

Ultra Facial Cream SPF 30
6.3

/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

10.0Humectancy2.6Occlusivity

30

SPF

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Highly moisturizing. Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream SPF 30 has a moisturizing rating of 6.3 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a maximum Humectancy of 10.0 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 2.6 out of 10.

What else is good about it? This product has an SPF 30, which is the right SPF to use when spending quite some time outdoors and in the sun. Look out for a “broad spectrum” indication to be also protected from photoaging (i.e., wrinkles and sunspots).

  • ALCOHOL-FREE
  • SULFATE-FREE
  • FRAGRANCE-FREE
  • NON-COMEDOGENIC
  • PHTHALATE-FREE
  • PARABEN-FREE

Score
IngredientOriginFunctions
60
WaterNaturally occurringFormula Helper
9
GlycerinBotanical,Synthetic,AnimalMoisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
6
OctocryleneSyntheticSunscreen,Formula Helper
4
HomosalateSyntheticSunscreen,Fragrance,Formula Helper
3
OctisalateSyntheticSunscreen,Fragrance,Formula Helper
2.5
SqualaneBotanical,Synthetic,AnimalMoisturizing (occlusive),Emollient
2
AvobenzoneSyntheticSunscreen,Formula Helper
1.5
DimethiconeSyntheticMoisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper
1.3
PEG-100 StearateSyntheticCleansing,Formula Helper
1
Glyceryl StearateBotanical,SyntheticEmollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
0.3
SilicaNaturally occurringAbrasive,Formula Helper
0.3
OctyldodecanolBotanical,SyntheticEmollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper

Ingredients explained

Score

60

Function

Solvent

Origin

Naturally occurring

The most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Score

9

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Denaturant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical,Synthetic,Animal

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective. Glycerin also has soothing and anti-irritant properties and is considered to be very safe for use.
Score

6

Function

Sunscreen, Light stabilizing

Origin

Synthetic

A synthetic compound that protects skin against harmful ultraviolet light.
Score

4

Function

Sunscreen, Fragrance, Light stabilizing

Origin

Synthetic

A synthetic chemical UV filter that protects against harmful UVB radiation.
Score

3

Function

Sunscreen, Fragrance, Light stabilizing

Origin

Synthetic

A UVB sunscreen also known as ethylhexyl salicylate. It is normally paired with UVA sunscreens to provide broad-spectrum protection. Octisalate also protects other ingredients, like colorants and antioxidants, from deterioration due to exposure to UV light.

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