Midnight Recovery Eye

Midnight Recovery Eye

36ingredients
Eye CreamKiehl's

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

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Reef-safeParaben-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeVeganOil-freeAlcohol-freeCruelty-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

9 flagged

This eye cream from Kiehl's lists 36 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 7 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants 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.

7 known allergens in this formula
2 known irritants
  • Lavandula angustifolia oil · plant · mediumKnown allergen (plant): Essential Oils
  • Linalool · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil · plant · mediumKnown allergen (plant): Essential Oils
  • Citronellol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Geraniol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Limonene · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Citral · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Citral
  • Alcohol denat. · solventCan be drying and sensitizing, especially for sensitive skin, by stripping natural oils and disrupting the skin barrier.
  • Pelargonium graveolens flower oil · fragranceContains 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

HydratingReduces irritationBarrier repairScar healingAnti-agingRedness reducingReduces large poresDark spots

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
  • 2
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.

Full Ingredient List

36

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, helianthus annuus seed oil, simmondsia chinensis seed oil, prunus armeniaca kernel oil, squalane, alcohol denat., cetearyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, stearyl alcohol, cetearyl glucoside, oenothera biennis oil, butyrospermum parkii butter, phenoxyethanol, lithium magnesium sodium silicate, chlorphenesin, xanthan gum, ruscus aculeatus root extract, aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, tocopherol, lavandula angustifolia oil, adenosine, linalool, rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, pelargonium graveolens flower oil, glycine soja oil, citronellol, geraniol, lavandula hybrida oil, cucumis sativus fruit extract, limonene, citral, curcuma longa root extract, sclareolide, rose flower oil, jasminum officinale extract, citric acid

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6alcohol denat.22linalool26citronellol27geraniol30limonene

Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
  • May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
  • May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
  • May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.

Frequently asked questions

Does Midnight Recovery Eye 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 Eye with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Midnight Recovery Eye paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Midnight Recovery Eye'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 Eye suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Midnight Recovery Eye contains 7 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 Midnight Recovery Eye against your own profile.