Age Defender Eye Repair INCI List & Ingredients | Kiehl's

Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This eye cream from Kiehl's lists 44 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 common irritants in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

2 known irritants

Alcohol denat. · solventCan be drying and sensitizing, especially for sensitive skin, by stripping natural oils and disrupting the skin barrier.
Sodium hydroxide · otherStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.

Not detected: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

HydratingAnti-agingScar healingBarrier repairBrighteningReduces irritationReduces large poresRedness reducingSkin texture

Key Ingredients

1
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
2
ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
3
Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
4
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.

Full Ingredient List

44

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, dimethicone, alcohol denat., theobroma cacao seed butter, butyrospermum parkii butter, poly c10-30 alkyl acrylate, hydrogenated polyisobutene, sucrose stearate, stearic acid, palmitic acid, hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid, sodium polyacrylate, phenoxyethanol, nylon-12, pentylene glycol, caprylyl glycol, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, secale cereale seed extract, caffeine, chlorphenesin, xanthan gum, sodium hydroxide, ci 77891, hydrolyzed linseed extract, dimethiconol, tocopherol, mica, myristic acid, pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, ascorbyl glucoside, adenosine, glycine soja protein, vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, sodium benzoate, saccharum officinarum extract, sodium cocoyl glutamate, citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, citrus limon fruit extract, ethylhexylglycerin, tin oxide, acer saccharum extract, potassium sorbate, citric acid

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4alcohol denat.

Potential Concerns

May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.

Frequently asked questions

Is Age Defender Eye Repair fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Age Defender Eye Repair's listed ingredients. "Not detected" isn't an absolute guarantee, but it's a good sign for fragrance-sensitive skin — confirm against the current pack and your own triggers.

Is Age Defender Eye Repair paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Age Defender Eye Repair's listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.

Is Age Defender Eye Repair suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Age Defender Eye Repair contains 0 flagged allergens and 2 irritants (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check Age Defender Eye Repair against your own profile.