Auto-Tone Discoloration & UV Solution SPF 30 INCI List & Ingredients | Kiehl's

Allergen & irritant analysis

1 flagged

This facial treatment from Kiehl's lists 34 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 common irritant in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

1 known irritant

Potassium hydroxide · pH adjusterHighly alkaline and corrosive in concentrated form; can cause burns and irritation if not properly diluted and neutralized. It is used in very small quantities to adjust pH.

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

HydratingBrighteningReduces irritationScar healingDark spotsBarrier repairAcne fightingAnti-agingGood for oily skinReduces large poresRedness reducing

Key Ingredients

1
Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
2
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
3
ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
4
NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
5
Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.

Full Ingredient List

34

INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, homosalate 10%, ethylhexyl salicylate 5%, octocrylene 7% inactive ingredients: water, c15-19 alkane, niacinamide, glycerin, butylene glycol, silica, titanium dioxide, hydroxyacetophenone, pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, potassium hydroxide, sodium thiosulfate, taraxacum officinale rhizome/root extract, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, 2-mercaptonicotinoyl glycine, butyrospermum parkii butter, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, arachidyl alcohol, arachidyl glucoside, behenyl alcohol, caprylyl glycol, carbomer, citric acid, mica, pentylene glycol, poly c10-30 alkyl acrylate, polyglyceryl-4 caprate, sodium dilauramidoglutamide lysine, tin oxide, xanthan gum, ci 14700, phenoxyethanol

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Potential Concerns

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 IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.

Frequently asked questions

Is Auto-Tone Discoloration & UV Solution SPF 30 fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Auto-Tone Discoloration & UV Solution SPF 30'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 Auto-Tone Discoloration & UV Solution SPF 30 paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Auto-Tone Discoloration & UV Solution SPF 30'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 Auto-Tone Discoloration & UV Solution SPF 30 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Auto-Tone Discoloration & UV Solution SPF 30 contains 0 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 Auto-Tone Discoloration & UV Solution SPF 30 against your own profile.