Age Defender Moisturizer INCI List & Ingredients | Kiehl's

Allergen & irritant analysis

6 flagged

This moisturizer from Kiehl's lists 48 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 4 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 4 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, limonene, linalool, citral). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

4 known allergens in this formula

2 known irritants

Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
Limonene · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
Linalool · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
Citral · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Citral
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: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance.

Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:

People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin

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

Benefits

HydratingAnti-agingReduces large poresScar healingBarrier repairBrighteningReduces irritationAcne fightingGood for oily skinRedness reducingDark spotsSkin 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

48

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, dimethicone, alcohol denat., sucrose stearate, orbignya oleifera seed oil, pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, poly c10-30 alkyl acrylate, theobroma cacao seed butter, hydrogenated polyisobutene, octyldodecanol, stearic acid, palmitic acid, synthetic wax, sodium polyacrylate, phenoxyethanol, capryloyl salicylic acid, parfum, polyurethane-2, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, polymethyl methacrylate, chlorphenesin, xanthan gum, sodium hydroxide, limonene, hydrolyzed linseed extract, dimethiconol, tocopherol, caffeine, pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, glycine soja protein, myristic acid, ascorbyl glucoside, adenosine, vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, sodium benzoate, caprylyl glycol, dimethyl mea, saccharum officinarum extract, sodium cocoyl glutamate, linalool, ethylhexylglycerin, sodium dehydroacetate, citrus aurantium dulcis fruit water, citrus limon fruit extract, potassium sorbate, acer saccharum extract, citral

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4alcohol denat.18parfum25limonene

Potential Concerns

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Age Defender Moisturizer contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 4 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, limonene, linalool, citral. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Age Defender Moisturizer with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Age Defender Moisturizer paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Age Defender Moisturizer'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 Moisturizer suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Age Defender Moisturizer contains 4 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 Moisturizer against your own profile.