Kiehl's

Ultra Facial Oil-Free Cleanser

Ultra Facial Oil-Free Cleanser

Overview

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Cleanser falls into the category of products that are meant to be rinsed off, peeled off, or taken off. We believe that the moisturizing effects of these products end as soon as they are removed from the skin, no matter how many moisturizing ingredients are on the ingredient list. This is why we don’t provide a moisturizing rating for them.

  • ALCOHOL-FREE
  • SULFATE-FREE
  • FRAGRANCE-FREE
  • PHTHALATE-FREE
  • SILICONE-FREE
  • PARABEN-FREE
  • ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
  • OIL-FREE

IngredientOriginFunctions
WaterNaturally occurring Formula Helper
GlycerinBotanical, Synthetic, Animal Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
Myristic AcidBotanical, Animal Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Cleansing,Fragrance,Formula Helper
Palmitic AcidBotanical, Animal Moisturizing (occlusive),Barrier repair,Emollient,Cleansing,Fragrance,Formula Helper
Stearic AcidBotanical, Synthetic, Animal Moisturizing (occlusive),Barrier repair,Emollient,Cleansing,Fragrance,Formula Helper
Potassium HydroxideSynthetic Formula Helper
Lauric AcidBotanical, Animal Anti-acne,Cleansing,Fragrance,Formula Helper
Glyceryl DistearateEmollient,Formula Helper
Glyceryl StearateBotanical, Synthetic Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
KaolinNaturally occurring Abrasive,Colorant,Formula Helper
Imperata Cylindrica Root ExtractBotanical Moisturizing (humectant),Anti-wrinkle
Tetrasodium EDTASynthetic Formula Helper

Ingredients explained

Water
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.
Glycerin
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.
Myristic Acid
Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Cleansing, Fragrance, Emulsifying, Opacifying

Origin

Botanical, Animal 

A common fatty acid found in various vegetable oils, most notably palm and coconut oil. It is a strongly occlusive moisturizing, emollient, and emulsifying ingredient.
Palmitic Acid
Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Barrier repair, Emollient, Cleansing, Fragrance, Emulsifying, Opacifying

Origin

Botanical, Animal 

A saturated fatty acid used in skincare as a strongly occlusive moisturizer and barrier repairing, emollient ingredient. It is a waxy-looking, white solid. Palmitic acid can be commonly found in animal and vegetable fats, notably palm oil.
Stearic Acid
Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Barrier repair, Emollient, Cleansing, Fragrance, Emulsifying, Emulsion stabilizing

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic, Animal 

A saturated fatty acid found in vegetable butter and animal fats. It is an occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient and also helps to maintain the barrier function of the skin.

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