Clearly Corrective Brightening & Smoothing Moisture Treatment

Clearly Corrective Brightening & Smoothing Moisture Treatment

29ingredients
Day MoisturizerKiehl's

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

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

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Allergen & irritant analysis

8 flagged

This day moisturizer from Kiehl's lists 29 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 6 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 4 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (linalool, geraniol, limonene, citral). 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
  • Lavandula angustifolia oil · plant · mediumKnown allergen (plant): Essential Oils
  • Linalool · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Geraniol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Limonene · 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.
  • 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: 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
  • People with plant or Compositae (daisy-family) allergy

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

HydratingReduces large poresScar healingAnti-agingBrighteningBarrier repairAcne fightingGood for oily skinSkin textureReduces irritationRedness reducingDark spots

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
  • 2
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
  • 3
    ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
  • 4
    AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
  • 5
    BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
  • 6
    Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.

Full Ingredient List

29

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, dimethicone, propylene glycol, glycerin, alcohol denat., hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol, butylene glycol, dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, paeonia suffruticosa root extract, potassium hydroxide, lavandula angustifolia oil, glycolic acid, sodium citrate, silica, adenosine, magnesium sulfate, disodium edta, dipropylene glycol, citric acid, citrus aurantium tachibana peel extract, tocopherol, tocopheryl acetate, salicylic acid, phenoxyethanol, linalool, geraniol, limonene, citral

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3propylene glycol5alcohol denat.26linalool27geraniol28limonene29citral

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 Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.

Frequently asked questions

Does Clearly Corrective Brightening & Smoothing Moisture Treatment contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 4 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: linalool, geraniol, limonene, citral. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Clearly Corrective Brightening & Smoothing Moisture Treatment with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Clearly Corrective Brightening & Smoothing Moisture Treatment paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Clearly Corrective Brightening & Smoothing Moisture Treatment'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 Clearly Corrective Brightening & Smoothing Moisture Treatment suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Clearly Corrective Brightening & Smoothing Moisture Treatment 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 Clearly Corrective Brightening & Smoothing Moisture Treatment against your own profile.