Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution

Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution

3.8
24ingredients
Facial TreatmentKiehl's

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

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

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Allergen & irritant analysis

5 flagged

This facial treatment from Kiehl's lists 24 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 3 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (linalool). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

3 known allergens in this formula
2 known irritants
  • Lavandula angustifolia oil · plant · mediumKnown allergen (plant): Essential Oils
  • Linalool · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • 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 healingBarrier repairAnti-agingBrighteningAcne fightingReduces irritationGood for oily skinRedness reducingSkin texture

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
  • 2
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
  • 3
    BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
  • 4
    Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.

Full Ingredient List

24

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, propylene glycol, glycerin, alcohol denat., peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin, hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, ppg-6-decyltetradeceth-30, phenoxyethanol, salicylic acid, xanthan gum, hydroxyethylcellulose, potassium hydroxide, citric acid, sodium citrate, tocopheryl acetate, lavandula angustifolia oil, disodium edta, adenosine, linalool, butylene glycol, tocopherol, citrus aurantium tachibana peel extract, paeonia suffruticosa root extract

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2propylene glycol4alcohol denat.20linalool

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 Dark Spot Solution contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: linalool. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution'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 Dark Spot Solution suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution contains 3 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 Dark Spot Solution against your own profile.