Why We Can’t Stop Raving About the Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream SPF 30

If there’s one skincare product that’s synonymous with warm weather, it’s sunscreen. Once the weather permits, we swap our scarves and turtlenecks for shorts and swimsuits and inevitably spend more time outdoors at the beach, at BBQs, at the park…you get the idea. So while sunscreen should be slathered on year-round — yes, even in the brutally cold winter —more sun exposure (and more exposed skin) means extra SPF applications.

As such, there’s no better time than now for one of our most beloved moisturizers — Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream, to be exact — to receive an SPF upgrade! The brand sent the Skincare.com team a complimentary sample of their Ultra Facial Cream SPF 30 to try. We share our thoughts, ahead.  

The Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream SPF 30 Formula

The packaging of Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream SPF 30 looks nearly identical to its sister product — the original Ultra Facial Cream — save for the words “sunscreen” and “broad-spectrum SPF 30” stamped across the front in red font (you can’t miss it). Like the original, Ultra Facial Cream SPF 30 is formulated with glycoprotein, which is known for restoring skin’s moisture levels. It also boasts fountain plant, a hydrating botanical that thrives in dry conditions. The result is a lightweight moisturizer that leaves skin feeling balanced, comfortable and hydrated. Broad-spectrum SPF 30 helps protect against skin-damaging UVA and UVB rays.

My Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream SPF 30 Review

Ever since Kiehl’s sent over a complimentary sample of Ultra Facial Cream, I’ve been hooked. So just imagine my delight at discovering the fan-favorite moisturizer would now be offered with SPF, something I never leave home without applying! Because I know how important it is to protect my skin from UV rays — which, for the record, can cause premature skin aging and even some cancers — I’m not one to shy away from moisturizers formulated with broad-spectrum SPF to add an extra layer of protection. The lightweight formula smells fresh and glides on smooth, leaving behind a soft, hydrated feel. After a few seconds, the moisturizer fully absorbed into my skin without any uncomfortable stickiness. Plus, knowing my skin is protected with SPF 30 helped put me at ease. I give it two big thumbs up.

How to Use Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream SPF 30

Apply Ultra Facial Cream SPF 30 to clean facial skin every morning after cleansing. If you’re using it as your source of sun protection, be sure to reapply at least every two hours as you would a traditional sunscreen. You can also use this formula at night for hydration, but since sun exposure is not a factor in the evening, you’re better off reaching for a night cream formulated with anti-aging ingredients like glycolic acid or retinol. If you’re in a pinch and Ultra Facial Cream SPF 30 is all you have on-hand before shut-eye, by all means use it! In that case, consider a serum or other targeted formula to help address skin concerns you may have, be it fine lines and wrinkles or dark spots. 

Design: Juliana Campisi

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