Facial Fuel Energizing Tonic for Men INCI List & Ingredients | Kiehl's

Allergen & irritant analysis

5 flagged

This toner from Kiehl's lists 26 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 3 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 3 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, limonene, 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

Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
Limonene · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
Linalool · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
Alcohol denat. · solventCan be drying and sensitizing, especially for sensitive skin, by stripping natural oils and disrupting the skin barrier.
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

HydratingBrighteningScar healingBarrier repairAcne fightingAnti-agingReduces irritationGood for oily skinReduces large poresRedness reducingSkin texture

Key Ingredients

1
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
2
BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
3
Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
4
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
5
ZincHelps control oil and supports healing.

Full Ingredient List

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, alcohol denat., ppg-26-buteth-26, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, salicylic acid, squalane, caffeine, caprylic/capric triglyceride, zinc pca, parfum, tocopherol, menthol, vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, limonene, saccharum officinarum extract, ascorbyl glucoside, hydrolyzed soy protein, citrus aurantium dulcis fruit water, citrus limon fruit extract, cryptomeria japonica bud extract, acer saccharum extract, linalool, bambusa vulgaris extract, sodium hydroxide, citric acid

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3alcohol denat.11parfum15limonene23linalool

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 Facial Fuel Energizing Tonic for Men contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 3 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, limonene, linalool. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Facial Fuel Energizing Tonic for Men with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Facial Fuel Energizing Tonic for Men paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Facial Fuel Energizing Tonic for Men'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 Facial Fuel Energizing Tonic for Men suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Facial Fuel Energizing Tonic for Men 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 Facial Fuel Energizing Tonic for Men against your own profile.