Ultra Facial Oil Free Cleanser

cleanser · 150 ml · Skincare

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil Free Cleanser is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones and parabens, going by its full 19-ingredient list, with glycerin. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains MI / MCI (Methylisothiazolinone).

Fragrance-free
No essential oils
No labelled fragrance allergens
No drying alcohol
Sulfate-free
Silicone-free
Paraben-free
Contains MI / MCI

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Key ingredients in Ultra Facial Oil Free Cleanser

Glycerin
A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

Full ingredient list, decoded

19 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1Aqua/WaterAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
3Myristic AcidMyristic Acid is a saturated fatty acid from plant oils like coconut and palm kernel.…
4Palmitic AcidPalmitic Acid is a natural fatty acid found in palm oil, shea butter and animal fats.…
5Stearic AcidStearic acid is a solid, waxy fatty acid that comes from animal and plant fats. It…
6Potassium HydroxidePotassium Hydroxide is a strong alkali used to raise pH and help make soap from fatty…
7Lauric AcidLauric Acid is a saturated fatty acid from coconut and palm kernel oils. Its main job…
8Glyceryl Distearate
9Glyceryl StearateGlyceryl stearate is a waxy blend of glycerin and stearic acid, a fatty acid from plant…
10KaolinKaolin is a soft white clay, mostly made of the mineral kaolinite, that mainly absorbs…
11Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract
12Tetrasodium EdtaTetrasodium EDTA is the salt form of EDTA, a chelating agent that binds metal ions in…
13Citrus Medica Limonum Extract / Lemon Fruit Extract
14PEG-14M
15Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
16MethylisothiazolinoneMethylisothiazolinone, often shortened to MI, is a synthetic preservative that stops…MI / MCI
17Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
18CarbomerA synthetic polymer made from acrylic acid that thickens water-based products and keeps…
19Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerA synthetic polymer that thickens and stabilizes formulas, giving lotions, gels and…

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/3605975080865, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	None listed	—
Essential oils	None listed	—
Labelled fragrance allergens	None listed	—
Drying alcohol	None listed	—
Sulfates	None listed	—
Silicones	None listed	—
Parabens	None listed	—
MI / MCI	Contains	Methylisothiazolinone (#16)
Formaldehyde releasers	None listed	—
Mineral oil & petrolatum	None listed	—
Lanolin	None listed	—
Chemical UV filters	None listed	—

Frequently asked questions

Is Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil Free Cleanser fragrance-free?

Yes. Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil Free Cleanser lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil Free Cleanser contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil Free Cleanser good for?

By its ingredient list it fits perfume allergy, rosacea-prone skin, redness-prone skin and acne-prone skin: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Glycerin.