Kiehl's Ultra Facial Meltdown Recovery Barrier Cream — Lightweight Face Moisturizer, Soothing Colloidal Oatmeal & B5 (50 ml)

This cream melts into skin to provide an immediate moisture surge without a greasy finish. Designed for daily use, the formula targets dryness, flaking, and visible redness while helping skin feel calmer and more comfortable. Clinical and consumer testing data demonstrate measurable improvements in flaking, redness, and skin smoothness after application.

How quickly will I feel relief after applying this cream?

Most users report an immediate sensation of soothing hydration right after smoothing the cream onto skin. Instrumental and consumer studies show faster recovery and high agreement that skin feels moisturized, soothed, and less tight shortly after use.

• 96% of tested consumers agreed skin felt soothed with moisture immediately
• 95% agreed skin felt intensively moisturized right away
• Instrumental testing indicated 50% faster skin recovery in study conditions

What skin concerns does it help address?

This lightweight formula is designed to relieve multiple signs of barrier stress, including dryness, flaking, itching, and the discomfort that can accompany irritation or rashes. It creates a protective, breathable layer to support the skin’s natural repair processes without clogging pores or leaving heavy residue.

• Reduces visible flaking due to dryness by 89% in consumer testing
• Reduces the visible look of redness by 71% in consumer testing
• Boosts skin smoothness by 83% in tested subjects

Which active ingredients are included and what do they do?

The formula pairs skin-soothing Colloidal Oatmeal with Dexpanthenol (Vitamin B5) to support barrier recovery and calm irritation. These ingredients help hold moisture in the skin while aiding in the restoration of the skin’s protective layer, making the cream suitable for frequent use on sensitive areas.

• Colloidal Oatmeal: soothes and helps reduce irritation
• Dexpanthenol (Vitamin B5): supports barrier repair and hydration retention
• Lightweight base: melts into skin quickly without greasy residue

Can I use this cream with other skincare products?

Yes — its lightweight, fast-absorbing texture layers well with serums, sunscreens, and makeup. Apply after any treatment serums and before sunscreen in the morning, or as the final restorative step in your evening routine to lock in moisture.

• Apply over serums and treatments to seal hydration
• Works under SPF in daytime routines
• Suitable as a finishing step for nighttime repair routines

Who is this for: Kiehl's Ultra Facial Meltdown Recovery Barrier Cream is intended for people with sensitive, dry, or reactive skin looking for a lightweight yet effective moisturizer to calm irritation, reduce flaking and redness, and support barrier recovery. It suits daily users who want quick-absorbing hydration that layers easily with other skincare steps.

Ingredients

WATER • GLYCERIN • CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE • SQUALANE • BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER • STEARYL ALCOHOL • CETYL ALCOHOL • MYRISTYL MYRISTATE • C15-19 ALKANE • PHENOXYETHANOL • PANTHENOL • GLYCERYL STEARATE • DIMETHICONE • PEG-100 STEARATE • PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL • CHLORPHENESIN • STEARIC ACID • PALMITIC ACID • TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE • CARBOMER • ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER • TOCOPHEROL • BISABOLOL • ZINC GLUCONATE • GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL • PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE • XANTHAN GUM • ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN • ADENOSINE • SODIUM HYDROXIDE • MYRISTIC ACID • CITRIC ACID • HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL • ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT