Allergen & irritant analysis
8 flaggedThis body oil from Kiehl's lists 23 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 7 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 6 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (linalool, citronellol, geraniol, limonene, citral, and more). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- Lavandula angustifolia oilKnown allergen (plant): Essential Oils
- LinaloolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilKnown allergen (plant): Essential Oils
- CitronellolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- GeraniolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- LimoneneKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- CitralKnown allergen (fragrance): Citral
- 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
- 1Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 2AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
Full Ingredient List
23INCI (full list, INCI order): caprylic/capric triglyceride, dicaprylyl carbonate, squalane, rosa canina fruit oil, oenothera biennis oil, simmondsia chinensis seed oil, coriandrum sativum oil, tocopherol, lavandula angustifolia oil, pelargonium graveolens flower oil, linalool, rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, citronellol, geraniol, lavandula hybrida oil, cucumis sativus extract, curcuma longa root extract, limonene, citral, sclareolide, rose flower oil, jasminum officinale extract, helianthus annuus seed 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 Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Frequently asked questions
Does Midnight Recovery Concentrate contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 6 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: linalool, citronellol, geraniol, limonene, citral, pelargonium graveolens flower oil. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Midnight Recovery Concentrate with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Midnight Recovery Concentrate paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Midnight Recovery Concentrate'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 Midnight Recovery Concentrate suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Midnight Recovery Concentrate contains 7 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 Midnight Recovery Concentrate against your own profile.

