This new 2026 skincare launch promises soothing relief for sensitive skin in just five minutes

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A dermatologist recommended skin care brand behind the phenomenally popular Ultra Hydrating Facial Cream is set to make waves with a 'must-buy' for 2026: a clinically proven cream to provide sensitive skin relief in five minutes.

If your skin has been left feeling stressed and sensitive after all the winter festivities then Kiehl's new launch is here to save the day. Cue the new Ultra Facial Meltdown Recovery Cream, the newest addition to the award-winning Ultra Facial collection. 

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Meltdown Recovery Cream, 50ml 

Stressed out skin post Christmas? The Kiehl's Ultra Facial Meltdown Recovery Cream is the newest addition to the award-winning Ultra Facial Franchise.

It is clinically proven to provide sensitive skin relief in 5 minutes and help repair the skin barrier after the first use.

And in celebration of the new launch, you can now get a free Deluxe Mini Ultra Facial Cleanser when you purchase one of the new creams. Just use the code CLEANSER until January 28 2026. 

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Before and after: The Ultra Facial Meltdown Recovery Cream is clinically proven to provide sensitive skin relief in five minutes and help repair the skin barrier after the first use

The Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream is the brand's number one bestselling face cream and for 2026, the lineup get a new addition, this time for sensitive skin. 

The Ultra Facial Meltdown Recovery Cream is the newest addition to the award-winning Ultra Facial range.

While the franchise has become a much-loved favourite for soothing dry skin, helping repair the skin barrier in one hour, the new recovery cream is clinically proven to provide sensitive skin relief in five  minutes and help repair the skin barrier after the first use.

After a busy season of lifestyle changes including excess merriment, central heating and cold weather there's a good chance your skin will be showing signs of a disrupted skin barrier. 

Red, dry, itchy skin are all signs that your skin barrier has been damaged which can lead the skin to become vulnerable to external aggressors such as bacteria, pollution, and UV rays.

And if all this is sounding all too familiar then that's where the new Kielhs launch comes in. The Ultra Facial Meltdown Recovery Cream is the brand's latest dermatologically tested face cream that offers a seriously impressive 96-hour hydration.

By providing immediate and long-lasting hydration for even the most sensitive and stressed skins, the cream could be well deserved of a spot in your skincare arsenal.

Shoppers can get a FREE Deluxe Mini Ultra Facial Cleanser when you purchase one of the new creams- limited stock so be quick! Use code: CLEANSER

In fact, according to the brand, 95 per cent of people agreed skin feels relieved of dryness instantly after using the Ultra Facial Meltdown Recovery Cream, making it a clever remedy against January's cold and dry weather. 

This is all thanks to the soothing ingredients which even those with sensitivity from eczema prone can reap the rewards off - and no sting in sight. 

The winning trio includes Colloidal Oatmeal to support the skin barrier recovery, α-Bisabolol to support the skin’s natural renewal process and dexpanthenol to soothe dry and irritated skin.

So if you've looked in the mirror post Christmas and are dealing with a sad complexion, then this could help revive your skin barrier, offering comfort in five-seconds for skin meltdowns. 

And in celebration of the new launch, you can now get a free Deluxe Mini Ultra Facial Cleanser when you purchase one of the new creams - there is limited stock so be quick! Just use the code CLEANSER until January 28 2026.