Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream With SPF 30 Is an Instant Daily Must-Have

The cream itself feels totally luxurious. It goes on totally matte and smooth without the greasy texture that you can sometimes get from an option with SPF. It also had none of the typical “sunscreen” smell that tends to bother me after a few hours. The sunscreen element felt great during these early days of spring when my uber-pale skin is especially sensitive. Plus, as a 30-year-old who was never great about sun protection in his 20s, it felt nice to get a bit more serious about slowing down my undue UV damage. 

My skin tends to be dry and flaky, and March is usually the worst season for it. This Kiehl’s moisturizer contains squalene and an ingredient dubbed “Glacial Glycoprotein,” which promises extra moisture retention. So far, my skin’s been holding up against the last winter winds in New York City, and I think I may just have a routine going for the first time in my skincare history.