Age Defender Power Serum INCI List & Ingredients | Kiehl's

Allergen & irritant analysis

6 flagged

This serum from Kiehl's lists 27 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 5 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant 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.

5 known allergens in this formula

1 known irritant

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
Propylene glycol · solvent · lowKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
Alcohol denat. · solventCan be drying and sensitizing, especially for sensitive skin, by stripping natural oils and disrupting the skin barrier.

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

HydratingBarrier repairAnti-agingReduces irritationScar healingBrighteningReduces large poresDark spots

Key Ingredients

1
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
2
CeramidesLocks in moisture and supports skin barrier.
3
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.

Full Ingredient List

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, dimethicone, alcohol denat., isononyl isononanoate, butylene glycol, ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, phenoxyethanol, pentylene glycol, hydrolyzed soy protein, parfum, hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol, propylene glycol, ruscus aculeatus root extract, glycine soja oil, caffeine, tocopherol, hydrolyzed rice protein, limonene, biosaccharide gum-1, disodium edta, adenosine, t-butyl alcohol, hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine, cryptomeria japonica bud extract, linalool, citral

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4alcohol denat.11parfum13propylene glycol19limonene26linalool 27citral

Potential Concerns

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Age Defender Power Serum 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 Power Serum with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Age Defender Power Serum paraben-free?

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

It depends on your specific triggers. Age Defender Power Serum contains 5 flagged allergens and 1 irritant (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 Power Serum against your own profile.