Allergen & irritant analysis
6 flaggedThis essence from Kiehl's lists 31 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 5 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 5 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (linalool, citronellol, geraniol, limonene, pelargonium graveolens flower oil). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- LinaloolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Mentha piperita oilKnown allergen (plant): Essential Oils
- CitronellolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- GeraniolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- LimoneneKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Pelargonium graveolens flower oilContains potential sensitizers (e.g., geraniol, citronellol) and is a known fragrance allergen.
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
Key Ingredients
- 1AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 2AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
- 3BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
- 4Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
- 5Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 6Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
Full Ingredient List
31INCI (full list, INCI order): water, arginine, saccharomyces/rice ferment filtrate, dicaprylyl ether, glycerin, pentylene glycol, lactic acid, propanediol, squalane, butylene glycol, sodium chloride, tocopherol, ascorbyl glucoside, salicylic acid, ferulic acid, caramel, adenosine, lavandula hybrida oil, helianthus annuus seed oil, cupressus sempervirens leaf/nut/stem oil, anthemis nobilis flower oil, linalool, pelargonium graveolens flower oil, brassica campestris extract, brassica campestris sprout extract, mentha piperita oil, sodium hyaluronate, citronellol, geraniol, limonene, origanum majorana leaf oil
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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 Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Frequently asked questions
Does Ferulic Brew Antioxidant Facial Treatment with Lactic Acid contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 5 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: linalool, citronellol, geraniol, limonene, pelargonium graveolens flower oil. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Ferulic Brew Antioxidant Facial Treatment with Lactic Acid with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Ferulic Brew Antioxidant Facial Treatment with Lactic Acid paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Ferulic Brew Antioxidant Facial Treatment with Lactic Acid'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 Ferulic Brew Antioxidant Facial Treatment with Lactic Acid suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Ferulic Brew Antioxidant Facial Treatment with Lactic Acid contains 5 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 Ferulic Brew Antioxidant Facial Treatment with Lactic Acid against your own profile.

