Allergen & irritant analysis
2 flaggedThis toner from Kiehl's lists 12 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens in the INCI list. No added fragrance, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- MethylparabenKnown allergen (preservative): Methylparaben
- Propylene glycolKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
Not detected: added fragrance, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: parabens.
Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:
- People sensitised to preservatives (e.g. MI/MCI or formaldehyde releasers)
Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.
Benefits
Full Ingredient List
12INCI (full list, INCI order): water, propylene glycol, pentylene glycol, methylparaben, disodium edta, arctium lappa root extract, calendula officinalis extract, calendula officinalis flower extract, hydrolyzed corn starch, allantoin, hedera helix leaf/stem extract, althaea officinalis root extract
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Frequently asked questions
Is Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol Free Toner fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol Free Toner'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.
Does Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol Free Toner contain parabens?
Yes, Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol Free Toner's INCI list includes one or more parabens. For most people that's low-risk — parabens have a notably low contact-allergy rate — but if you've patch-tested positive to parabens specifically, choose a paraben-free alternative.
Is Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol Free Toner suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol Free Toner contains 2 flagged allergens and 0 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 Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol Free Toner against your own profile.