Calendula Skin-Soothing & Stabilizing Emulsion

Calendula Skin-Soothing & Stabilizing Emulsion

2.0
38ingredients
EmulsionKiehl's

Full INCI list with a per-ingredient allergen & irritant analysis below.

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Reef-safeAlcohol-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeFungal-acne-safeVeganOil-freeCruelty-freeSilicone-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-free

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Allergen & irritant analysis

8 flagged

This emulsion from Kiehl's lists 38 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 6 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 6 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (limonene, citral, citronellol, geraniol, linalool, and more). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

6 known allergens in this formula
2 known irritants
  • Limonene · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Citral · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Citral
  • Citronellol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Geraniol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Linalool · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Propylene glycol · solvent · lowKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
  • Citrus limon peel oil · fragranceContains potential sensitizers and EU 26 fragrance allergens (e.g., Limonene, Citral), which can cause skin irritation or photosensitivity, especially when exposed to sunlight.
  • 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

HydratingRedness reducingReduces irritationScar healingBarrier repairAcne fightingAnti-agingGood for oily skinReduces large poresBrighteningDark spots

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
  • 2
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
  • 3
    NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
  • 4
    ZincHelps control oil and supports healing.
  • 5
    ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

38

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate, dimethicone, niacinamide, propanediol, propylene glycol, c14-22 alcohols, panthenol, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, phenoxyethanol, tocopherol, capryloyl salicylic acid, c12-20 alkyl glucoside, carbomer, pyridoxine hcl, chlorphenesin, pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, xanthan gum, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, citrus limon peel oil, limonene, calendula officinalis flower, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, zinc pca, maltodextrin, sodium hydroxide, calendula officinalis flower extract, geranium maculatum oil, chamomilla recutita flower oil, citric acid, citral, camellia sinensis leaf extract, citronellol, geraniol, linalool, cymbopogon schoenanthus oil, artemisia absinthium extract

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7propylene glycol22limonene

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.

Frequently asked questions

Does Calendula Skin-Soothing & Stabilizing Emulsion contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 6 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: limonene, citral, citronellol, geraniol, linalool, citrus limon peel oil. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Calendula Skin-Soothing & Stabilizing Emulsion with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Calendula Skin-Soothing & Stabilizing Emulsion paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Calendula Skin-Soothing & Stabilizing Emulsion'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 Skin-Soothing & Stabilizing Emulsion suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Calendula Skin-Soothing & Stabilizing Emulsion contains 6 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 Calendula Skin-Soothing & Stabilizing Emulsion against your own profile.