Ultra Facial Refillable Moisturizing Cream with Squalane

Solid daily hydrator but overhyped for '72-hour' claims—basic emulsion lacking clinical potency. Efficacy score of 4.2 reflects 4.5% Squalane as a decent barrier-supporting dose but dragged down by heavy silicones/dimethicone creating occlusion without penetration synergy, trace Salicylic Acid (likely <<1%) ineffective for exfoliation at moisturizer pH ~5.5, and unstabilized Tocopherol prone to oxidation; no encapsulation or pH-optimized actives, just filler oils and emulsifiers.[1][3][9] If you're looking for vegan skincare, this is worth evaluating.

This is a fragrance free skincare formula, making it suitable as fragrance free skincare for sensitive skin. The S Tier gold-standard ingredients in Kiehl's Since 1851 Ultra Facial Refillable Moisturizing Cream with Squalane are Salicylic Acid. No major irritants were detected.

Kiehl's Since 1851 Ultra Facial Refillable Moisturizing Cream with Squalane has a safety score of 4.7/5. No major irritants were detected in the formula. As a fragrance free moisturiser suitable for sensitive skin care, it avoids common triggers for reactivity.

Based on its formulation, Kiehl's Since 1851 Ultra Facial Refillable Moisturizing Cream with Squalane is best suited as a a dry skin moisturizer or best lotion for dry skin and best skincare for oily skin and moisturizer for sensitive skin.

DemythSkin recommends: The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA — Higher ceramide/phytosterol synergy, no silicones, better barrier repair at optimal pH.. CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion — Clinically dosed ceramides/NMF, niacinamide for superior barrier + soothing, lightweight non-comedogenic.. Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream — 6% ceramides + higher squalane, probiotic tech for deeper repair without fillers..

Based on DemythSkin's INCI analysis, no fragrance, parfum, or essential oils were detected in Kiehl's Since 1851 Ultra Facial Refillable Moisturizing Cream with Squalane's formula. This makes it a strong candidate as a fragrance free moisturiser for dry skin or fragrance free skincare for sensitive skin care routines. Always cross-check the current label as formulas can change.

DemythSkin scores every product out of 5.0 on two separate axes: Efficacy (does the formula deliver its claims?) and Safety (will it irritate?). Ingredients are graded S Tier (gold standards, high clinical proof), A Tier (reliable), B Tier (supporting), C Tier (overhyped | marketing) and D Tier (documented irritants — added fragrance, drying alcohol, essential oils). Preservatives, emulsifiers and thickeners are shown as formulation base and count as neither good nor bad.