Iris Extract Activating Treatment Essence

Iris Extract Activating Treatment Essence

19ingredients
EssenceKiehl's

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

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Oil-freeReef-safeParaben-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeFungal-acne-safeVeganAlcohol-freeCruelty-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-free

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Allergen & irritant analysis

3 flagged

This essence from Kiehl's lists 19 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 2 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, limonene). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

2 known allergens in this formula
1 known irritant
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
  • Limonene · 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.

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

HydratingBarrier repairReduces large poresScar healingAcne fightingAnti-agingBrighteningReduces irritationGood for oily skinDark spots

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
  • 2
    ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

19

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, butylene glycol, glycerin, dipropylene glycol, alcohol denat., methyl gluceth-10, phenoxyethanol, ppg-6-decyltetradeceth-30, chlorphenesin, parfum, capryloyl salicylic acid, tetrasodium edta, iris florentina root extract, sodium hyaluronate, xanthan gum, citric acid, sodium citrate, adenosine, limonene

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5alcohol denat.10parfum19limonene

Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
  • 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 Iris Extract Activating Treatment Essence contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 2 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, limonene. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Iris Extract Activating Treatment Essence with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Iris Extract Activating Treatment Essence paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Iris Extract Activating Treatment Essence'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 Iris Extract Activating Treatment Essence suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Iris Extract Activating Treatment Essence contains 2 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 Iris Extract Activating Treatment Essence against your own profile.