Kiehl's

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Advanced Barrier Cream.

Moisturizers

About this product

A rich moisturizer designed to strengthen the skin barrier and provide hydration for all skin types.

Full ingredients

Aqua/Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Behenyl Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Trehalose, Sucrose Polystearate, C12-16 Alcohols, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Tocopherol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ceramide NP, Allantoin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Palmitic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Carbomer, Beta-Glucan, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Caprylyl Glycol, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Cetyl Palmitate, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Colloidal Oatmeal, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitan Palmitate, C14-22 Alcohols, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide

Guru Score

76%

Yay

Early verdict · Few reviews so far

What the gurus are saying

This barrier cream earns a thumbs-up from at least one dermatologist for its approach to skin strengthening. The takes so far are sparse, though, so there is not much expert consensus to draw from yet. If you are thinking about trying it, you might want to patch-test first to see how your skin responds.

Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take May 2024

Best for

Dry skin Sensitive skin

Type

MoisturizersCream

Key actives

Niacinamide Salicylic acid (BHA)Vitamin ECeramides

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

Where to buy

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What the gurus are saying.

Every take we've logged from this product's reviews across YouTube. Click any row to watch the moment they said it.

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Dr. Mamina

282k subs

✓Yay

"The Kel's Ultra facial Barrier cream"

No BS Beauty

89k subs

✓Mixed

"And then a couple of uh newer releases the ordinary soothing and ber Repair Serum the numes in sicker repair cream and the ke's Ultra Facial Advanced Barrier Cream"

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide has evidence behind it for redness, uneven tone and supporting the skin barrier, and it is usually well tolerated even by skin that reacts to most things.

Source: DermNet

Salicylic acid

Salicylic acid dissolves in oil, so it can get into a pore rather than just working on the surface. That is why it has long-standing evidence for blackheads and milder acne.

Source: DermNet

Ceramides

Ceramides are part of the skin's own barrier, and moisturisers built around them have evidence for holding water in and settling the tightness and flaking that come with a damaged barrier.

Source: DermNet

Frequently asked.

What is Kiehl's Ultra Facial Advanced Barrier Cream?

A rich moisturizer designed to strengthen the skin barrier and provide hydration for all skin types.

Is Kiehl's Ultra Facial Advanced Barrier Cream worth it?

Mostly yes. 1 of the 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 76%.

What is Kiehl's Ultra Facial Advanced Barrier Cream's Guru Score?

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Advanced Barrier Cream holds a Guru Score of 76%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.