Allergen & irritant analysis
8 flaggedThis moisturizer from Kiehl's lists 32 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 7 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 7 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (limonene, citral, citronellol, geraniol, farnesol, and more). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- LimoneneKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- CitralKnown allergen (fragrance): Citral
- CitronellolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- GeraniolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- FarnesolKnown allergen (fragrance): Farnesol
- LinaloolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Propylene glycolKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
- Citrus limon peel oilContains potential sensitizers and EU 26 fragrance allergens (e.g., Limonene, Citral), which can cause skin irritation or photosensitivity, especially when exposed to sunlight.
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
Key Ingredients
- 1AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 2Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
Full Ingredient List
32INCI (full list, INCI order): water, dimethicone, glycerin, propylene glycol, propanediol, panthenol, dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, bisabolol, diisopropyl sebacate, sodium chloride, phenoxyethanol, polymethylsilsesquioxane, chlorphenesin, citrus limon peel oil, sodium citrate, calendula officinalis flower extract, limonene, peg-10 dimethicone, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, calendula officinalis flower, citric acid, dipropylene glycol, geranium maculatum oil, chamomilla recutita flower oil, citral, citronellol, geraniol, farnesol, linalool, tocopherol, cymbopogon schoenanthus oil, artemisia absinthium extract
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- 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 Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 7 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: limonene, citral, citronellol, geraniol, farnesol, linalool, citrus limon peel oil. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream'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 Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream contains 7 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 Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream against your own profile.

