Ultra Facial Cream

Their new Ultra Facial Cream jar feels heavier and sits on the skin longer instead of absorbing fast, and the nice cucumber scent is gone.

“I noticed this too when I picked up a new jar few months back!”

Their newest Ultra Facial Cream jar lost its slight cucumber scent and feels a little greasier.

“The newest jar I bought doesn’t have a slight smell of cucumber like the previous ones did. Felt a little greasier upon application as well.”

Soothing in a dry cold climate, not greasy, no pilling under makeup.

“I switched to Kiehls and my skin has been loving it. We are in a super dry cold climate, and it has been very soothing without being greasy and no pilling with my make up.”

Found it far too lightweight for their needs while seeking an extremely hydrating cream.

“i’ve been using Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream but i’m finding it is waaaaay too lightweight for me.”

Luxe texture for winter; pricey but a little goes far.

“I love Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream. Can't use it in summer but the luxe consistency feels soooo good in winter. Pricey but a little goes a long way.”

The old Ultra Facial Cream healed their skin texture in 2–3 uses, but the latest purchase was watery and did nothing.

“I actually thought the last bottle I purchased was fake.”

Lists it among moisturizers that are not moisturizing enough for them.

“they aren't moisturising enough (kiehls ultra facial cream, elf holy hydration”

Uses it only in winter; it felt too thick at first but helps a lot in really cold weather, though the price is the only problem.

“At first it felt too thick, so I did not reach for it often, but in really cold weather it actually helps a lot.”

Uses Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream morning and night and has found nothing that works as well for them in winter.

“Kiehls ultra facial cream morning and night - I've found nothing that does as well for me in winter”

Uses Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream daily, but finds it not moisturizing enough for winter.

“I use Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream daily but it's not enough for winter”

Used it for ages but it suddenly stopped giving them enough hydration.

“I’ve used kiehls ultra facial cream for ever but it all of a sudden isn’t cutting it.”

Their extra dry skin gets the only real difference from this cream, which truly sinks in.

“Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream! I have extra dry skin and this is the only one that truly sinks in and makes a difference for me.”

Pricey, but works so well they won't try anything else.

“I hate how much it costs, but it works so well for me that I don’t think it’s worth trying anything else.”

After trying many moisturizers they always come back to the Ultra Facial Cream; nothing dupes it.

“There’s literally no dupe for kiehls ultra facial cream lol.”

Loves it: goes well under makeup, does not pill and does not break out their acne-prone skin.

“I absolutely love the kiehls ultra facial cream. It goes perfectly under my makeup, doesn’t pill, and doesn’t cause my acne prone skin to breakout.”

Under a full face of makeup, the Ultra Facial Cream pilled so badly their makeup rolled off, even after exfoliating.

“the pilling was so awful, all my makeup was just rolling off, it was gross.”

Uses it with the Calendula line; great but not amazing, with no significant results.

“and ultra facial cream from kiehl's and tbh they're great but not amazing. my skin has grown to like them but i have not seen significant results.”

One of the most hydrating yet lightweight creams they have found.

“I love Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream with squalane. It’s one of the most hydrating yet lightweight creams I’ve found.”

Keeps combo/dry skin moisturized all day and visibly reduces redness.

“It's the only cream that keeps my combo/dry skin incredibly moisturized throughout the day, and it visibly reduces redness and makes my face look super healthy, bright and even-toned.”

The reformulated Ultra Facial Cream jar still pills and is making their skin drier, with peeling around the nose and mouth.

“I bought the jar too personally but I still notice pilling AND it’s somehow making my skin drier”

After 10 years on the Ultra Facial Cream, the refill pouch makes everything on top pill.

“I’ve been using this lotion for like 10 years and recently bought the refill pouch and everything I put on top of it pills now”

A new 150ml tub of the Ultra Facial Cream pills so badly it can't go under makeup; it's now their night cream and they won't rebuy.

“Uuurgh just bought a 150ml tub of this and it’s pilling really badly.”

A few days with an Ultra Facial Cream sample left their face very smooth with no irritation, so they're considering a full size.

“I’ve tried a sample of the cream and my face felt so smooth after that I’m thinking of getting a full-size.”

After about 7 years on the Ultra Facial Cream, it started pilling and looking thick and grainy after the reformulation, mainly from the refill pouch.

“I've used this face cream for probably 7 years, and it only started pilling since they renewed the product”

After 20 years on the Ultra Facial Cream, one of two bottles bought in Munich caused an allergic reaction around their eyes and eyelids, while the other didn't.

“My eyes have an allergic reaction all around them including my eyelids. I’ve used this cream for 20 years.”

After years on the Ultra Facial Cream, they suspect ingredient changes in the refill pack are now causing eye irritation.

“Have used this moisturiser for years but just checked the ingredients in the refill pack”

Names it their favorite moisturizer, part of a simple routine with tretinoin and sunscreen that has been awesome for their skin.

“my favorite is Kiehl’s Ultra Facial cream. I have such a boring routine”

Their daytime holy grail after trying many moisturisers post-Accutane.

“I've tried A BUNCH of different moisturizers in the last few years, since my skin completely changed after Acutane, and Kiehls ultra was the best for my skin under $80.”

The Ultra Facial Cream pills even on bare skin however they apply it.

“I have the same problem no matter how I apply it.. I put in on bare skin and it pills”

The Ultra Facial Cream pilled badly when it dried down; using less left dry patches and clogged nose pores, so they switched back to Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion.

“I ended up trying to use less of the cream but it made my face less hydrated overall”

Loves how the Ultra Facial Cream feels, but it pills and makes applying sunscreen annoying.

“I have the same problem, was sad to see this post with no comments on how to fix”

Has two versions of the Ultra Facial Cream: the thicker, darker gift-set one dries quicker, while the one bought direct glides on and moisturizes better.

“I dont know which is new and which is old but I have both now.”

A favourite moisturizer for their dry, ageing skin.

“The Kiehl’s ultra facial cream is cheaper than dermalogica’s and also a favorite moisturizer for me.”

Their new Ultra Facial Cream refill is thin and watery compared to the old formula, which was the best for their dry, sensitive skin, and it started burning on application.

“I literally just bought my refill last week and it is so thin and watery compared to the old formula”

New to skincare, the Ultra Facial Cream doesn't seem to absorb on their skin and leaves a shiny, oily look.

“it’s doesn’t seem to be getting absorbed by my Skin and is leaving a semi shiny/oily look”

With combo, acne-prone skin made sensitive and flaky by tazarotene, the Ultra Facial Cream is holy grail: no breakouts and no midday peeling.

“This seriously is my holy grail moisturizer that doesn’t break me out”

The old Ultra Facial Cream never broke them out, but the new formula does; they're switching.

“the old formula is one of the only moisturisers that never breaks me out”

Returned a repurchased Ultra Facial Cream because the new formula isn't great.

“I just repurchased it last month too and ended up returning it because the new formula is not great.”

Never found the Ultra Facial Cream moisturizing enough; their face would feel tight, and Illiyoon has worked better.

“I used this cream before and never found it moisturizing enough.”

The reformulated Ultra Facial Cream is a serious downgrade: thin, watery and like any cheap drugstore moisturizer, while the old one was thick and luxurious.

“The new one is thin, watery, and basically feels like any cheap drugstore moisturizer.”

After 10+ years on the Ultra Facial Cream, the latest tub was noticeably thinner and a bit less hydrating, yet nothing else has worked as well.

“I’ve been using this product for 10+ years.”

The Ultra Facial Cream used to be so good, and nothing matches the old formula.

“Kiehl's ultra facial cream used to be so good :(”

Found it okay, but their skin looked more dull and haggard after a few days.

“Kiehls Ultra Facial Cream - okay, but felt my skin looked more dull and haggard after a few days of use”

After years on the Ultra Facial Cream, a new jar left their skin burning and irritated.

“I’ve used this for years and just bought a new jar and my skin is now burning and irritated”

After 3+ years on the Ultra Facial Cream, the last two (reformulated) lots made their skin tight and burning.

“I used this for 3+ years and the last two lots have made my skin feel tight and burning.”

The Ultra Facial Cream gave them tiny bumps and a burning sensation.

“I did try it out, didn’t work for me. had tiny bumps appear + also burning sensation.”

Loves their latest tub of the Ultra Facial Cream from London duty free, but noticed a different formula advertised online.

“I bought my most recent tub (pictured) in the duty free store at London Gatwick. I love it!”

Used the Ultra Facial Cream for almost five years and really loves it, but is switching brands over Nestlé ownership.

“I've been using Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream for almost five years now”

The Ultra Facial Cream is the only moisturizer that doesn't irritate their very sensitive skin.

“I love it. I have very very very sensitive skin. This is the only moisturizer I’ve tried that doesn’t irritate my skin.”

About to finish a big tub, they find the Ultra Facial Cream's consistency and efficacy so good it's hard to replace despite the price.

“But Kiehl’s facial cream’s consistency and efficacy is just so good”

Loves the Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream for restoring dehydrated skin, especially the sample packs for overnights.

“I love it especially after indulging in a few drinks and being dehydrated. It restores my skin.”

With combo, possibly dehydrated skin, the Ultra Facial Cream is their favourite moisturizer: hydrating all day without an oily forehead, and it wears beautifully under makeup.

“Love the Ultra Facial Cream. I have combo/maybe dehydrated skin and it's my favorite moisturizer.”

The Ultra Facial Cream is holy grail for their super dry skin.

“I have super dry skin and i love it, it’s an HG for me.”

Loves the Ultra Facial Cream and uses it daily.

“Love it. Use it everyday.”

Overpriced, but for their dry skin the Ultra Facial Cream soaked in fast without being oily.

“It’s so overpriced for what it is but as a dry skin gal I loved it. Soaked in fast. Not oily.”

With combo, oily, sensitive skin, they find the Ultra Facial Cream heavy and irritating.

“I have combo/oily/sensitive skin, and I actually find it heavy and it causes irritation.”

A longtime Kiehls fan who alternates it with the Super Multi-Corrective Cream.

“I alternate between their Ultra Facial Cream and the Super Multi-Corrective Cream.”

The Ultra Facial Cream moisturized their over-exfoliated skin well, but broke them out in small spots on the forehead despite its lovely texture.

“but it completely broke me out in small spots on my forehead.”

Has used it with no problems and loves it enough to try the sunscreen version.

“I have been using Kiehl's ultra facial cream with no problems and I love it”

Very hydrating; a winter favourite when they need extra moisture.

“You can look into the Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream. It's very hydrating and one of my faves for winter time when I need extra moisture.”

With eczema-prone skin, goes back to Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream once their barrier has recovered.

“Once the barrier is restored... I go back to Kiehls Ultra facial cream or elf Holy Hydration face cream”

While starting Differin, most moisturizers sting them, but Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream burns less than the others.

“I’m finding that Kiehl’s Ultra facial cream burns less than the others.”

Super hydrating yet lightweight.

“I love the Kiehls Ultra Facial Cream! It’s super hydrating but also super lightweight”

With combo skin, they loved the Ultra Facial Cream over the summer and still use it; it makes their skin look dewy and fresh.

“I tried the facial cream over the summer and loved it! Still use it today”

Their T-zone turned into an oil slick within hours and kept breaking out with it.

“I've tried moisturizers like Kiehl's Ultra facial cream, Peach & Lily glass skin water gel, Clinique dramatically different gel+, CeraVe daily moisturizing lotion, etc. My T-zone just gets so greasy and I keep breaking out”

Retinol user loving Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream: a little goes far, fragrance-free, good under SPF and makeup.

“I'm currently loving the Keihls ultra facial cream; little goes a long way, fragrance free, plays well with SPF and make up, love that I can apply it and i'm done.”

Suggests Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream from use: hydrating but still fairly lightweight.

“Also I would suggest the kiehls ultra facial cream. It’s hydrating but still pretty lightweight”

Loves it enough to reorder, though the eBay copy they bought turned out fake.

“But I do love my some KIEHLS Ultra Facial Cream.”

A great moisturizer, but it broke them out everywhere.

“Kiehl’s ultra facial cream - this was actually a great moisturizer but it made me break out everywhere so I stopped.”

Tried a sample and felt it worked well with their skin.

“I've tried a sample of Kiehls Ultra Face Cream and felt like it worked well with my skin”

Their pick for overrated: no matter how they use it, it pills like crazy on their face.

“Mine would be the Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream. I was so excited to buy this a few months ago, but no matter how I use it the product pills like crazy on my face.”

Gave them the worst breakout of their life.

“Kiel’s ultra facial cream gave me the worst breakout of my life lol”

Calls it their holy grail and notes it has no silicones.

“check out Kiehls Ultra Facial Cream. it's my HG and no silicones!”

In their humid climate it ends up an oil slick over dry skin.

“most moisturisers (e.g. Kiehl's ultra facial) end up being an oil slick over dry skin.”