Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream Review

Ok do I have a bad history with moisturizers I put them on and they make me sweat like it's running off my face I havent in 37 years found one that works for me WELL my prayers were answered this cream is EVERYTHING I mean I put this on after toner and super serum and man its soooo good it put a thin layer all over my face an neck you can feel it for about 2 minutes then it's already fully absorbed but when I touch my face it feels like this silk layer on my face an the first time I was oh my this is brilliant a must have I love it no more melting off my face

Where has this product been all my life?! I have been using this cream day and night during the trial period and I think I've found the one! It does everything it claims, keeping the skin hydrated all day long whilst being super light weight - it's hard to find a product that does both of these things well. I tend to get oily skin and I found that because this product absorbs so nicely, it doesn't add to the shine problem. Now I'm not sure if it's my imagination so I'm interested to read the other reviews, but it seems to have a cooling effect on my skin. Almost like popping a bit of cold water on my face, a sensation that has been so welcome in this hot weather. It comes in a plastic tub which suits me because I can easily get every last bit of product out. The eco-warrior in me hopes to one day see this product in a glass jar.

The Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream is an amazing and well balanced facial moisturizer.

My skin can be a bit of a mixed bag. I am in my late 30's so it is showing signs of aging while having oily patches, breakouts, and sometimes dry patches. Normally I use a light day cream and a heavier night cream so I wasn't too sure how the switch to a facial cream that was to be used day and night would go. Would it be heavy enough for the night but light enough for day use so I don't look super oily? Impossible right?! This Kiehl's cream somehow ticks both of these boxes.

I applied a small quantity of this face cream day and night over the Kiehl's Calendula toner and Kiehl's Skin Strengthening Serum. A little really does go a long way. It spreads well and absorbs quickly leaving soft and hydrated feeling skin.

The packaging is simple, a screw-top lid and it doesn't really have a smell. This is the perfect face cream to layer with different serums depending on your skin needs.

I recommend this facial cream to anyone who is after a good all-round moisturizer to hydrate and balance their skin.

I am a busy mum of four and as such I run long distance to get a bit of sanity time- and the consequence of all the time outside is my poor skin being exposed to wind and sun and pollution. My skin is dry/ combination and fairly normal although dull looking. I was very excited to be chosen as part of the Kiehl’s trial team and to give my skin a real treat. The Ultra Facial cream comes in the plastic pot with a screw on lid. I usually prefer pump bottles so as not to get my fingers in the product but as this cream is quite heavy duty I can see why it needs to be in a pottle. The cream is white and thick and has no discernible scent which is a positive for me. I applied to clean skin morning and night and found that my skin hair drank it up- it sank in quickly and didn’t feel like I was wearing a heavy mask. Within minutes of applying my skin felt hydrated and plumper and so soft to touch. After two weeks of continual use , I have been receiving comments about how healthy my skin is looking and how rested I look ( which couldn’t be further from the truth !) I will absolutely be purchasing this cream again !

This face cream soaks into the skin quickly and doesn’t make it feel oily or look shiny! It just hydrates the skin and keeps it hydrated. The only downside with this product is that there is no SPF in it. But I did try this cream with some SPF moisturiser over the top of it and it worked well. But I just wish it was an all in one face cream with SPF. It does do what it says it will though and hydrates and makes my skin look plump and healthy.

This cream is beautiful and smooth. Its lightweight and the perfect compliment to the Kiehl's skincare range. The fragrance is very neutral and easy to love. Its really the perfect hydrater, my skin is typically oily and this delivers the perfect amount of moisture without feeling heavy.

Skin feels strengthened and protected from the elements. There are lots of powerhouse ingredients, Antarticine extracted from sea glaciers and Squalene to balance the acid mantel.

A lovely cream, so good my daughter has been using it too. Great for all skin-types, old and young. Highly recommend and will definitely purchase again.

Ultra facial cream, is a nice luxury face cream. It’s pretty much my new must have face moisturiser, it has a very mild scent (pretty much none) which is also nice. The pot is nice and simple with a screw lid and easy to scoop as much cream as you need to use. I have dry spots on my face, especially around the corner of my nose and this has worked wonders and completely taken these dry areas away. I would highly recommend this and believe it’s worth the price

From the first use I noticed my skin feeling more hydrated, and in the first few days, more plump.

A little goes a long way, especially if using after the Skin Strengthening Super Serum, which I found to be the perfect "primer" for this product. It's not sticky or greasy on application, but it does get ever so slightly tacky as it slowly absorbs into your skin. Which I didn't actually mind. It made me feel like it continued to provide moisture long after I first applied it.

I did however experience some greasiness in my T Zone, and a few little pimples and bumps on my nose and forehead. I stopped using the moisturizer for a couple of days and they seemed to ease off. So I think moving forward, I'll skip my T Zone when I use it. Or perhaps only use it on that area when my skin is particularly dry.

I'll definitely keep using it. I recommend giving it a go!

This is a quality moisturiser! It definitely is very hydrating, but sadly I have extremely oily skin and this is not the best moisturiser for me, as it is a bit too hydrating! I was interested to try this to see if my oily skin was partly due to dehydration but using it helped me learn that was not the reason for my oily skin. I thought the moisturiser left a bit of a sticky feeling on the skin, which makes it good to use under makeup as it helps the foundation stick, but without makeup it can feel a little heavy until it sinks in properly. I will continue to use this at night so my skin can get lots of hydration while I sleep, but will stick to a different moisturiser for daytime wear.

My first impression of the packaging was mixed, the jar is a nice weight and feels like high quality. I can appreciate the asthetic Kiehls are aiming for with the printing however it felt too busy and just filled with nonsense for the sake of it.

The moisturizer itself is silky and creamy, not dissimilar to Nivea q10. The packaging describes the product as lightweight which I do not agree with. After the first day wearing this moisturizer I had to switch to only using at night as it was too heavy for day wear and broke through my primer and makeup and I became a greasy mess by lunchtime which is unusual.

As a night cream this ultra face cream is spectacular. It feels soothing to apply and absorbs quickly. I wake up feeling fresh and hydrated, it does not clog my pores or cause acne on my skin. A small amount goes a long way. I will buy this face cream as a night cream.