Hydro-Plumping Hydrating Serum

Hydro-Plumping Hydrating Serum

3.0
20ingredients
SerumKiehl's

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

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Oil-freeReef-safeAlcohol-freeParaben-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeFungal-acne-safeVeganCruelty-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-free

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Allergen & irritant analysis

1 flagged

This serum from Kiehl's lists 20 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 common irritant in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

1 known irritant
  • 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: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.

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

Benefits

HydratingScar healingAnti-agingBarrier repairBrighteningReduces large poresReduces irritationSkin texture

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    PHAGently exfoliates and hydrates with less irritation.
  • 2
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
  • 3
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.

Full Ingredient List

20

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, dimethicone, propanediol, gluconolactone, dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, polymethylsilsesquioxane, sodium chloride, sodium dextran sulfate, sodium hydroxide, phenoxyethanol, citric acid, chlorphenesin, sodium citrate, p-anisic acid, disodium edta, peg-10 dimethicone, adenosine, dipropylene glycol, tocopherol

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Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
  • May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
  • May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.

Frequently asked questions

Is Hydro-Plumping Hydrating Serum fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Hydro-Plumping Hydrating Serum's listed ingredients. "Not detected" isn't an absolute guarantee, but it's a good sign for fragrance-sensitive skin — confirm against the current pack and your own triggers.

Is Hydro-Plumping Hydrating Serum paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Hydro-Plumping Hydrating Serum'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 Hydro-Plumping Hydrating Serum suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Hydro-Plumping Hydrating Serum contains 0 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 Hydro-Plumping Hydrating Serum against your own profile.