Allergen & irritant analysis
13 flaggedThis body lotion from Kiehl's lists 35 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 13 known contact allergens in the INCI list. That includes 13 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, alpha-isomethyl ionone, hydroxycitronellal, linalool, cinnamyl alcohol, and more). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- Alpha-isomethyl iononeKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- HydroxycitronellalKnown allergen (fragrance): Hydroxycitronellal
- LinaloolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Cinnamyl alcoholKnown allergen (fragrance): Cinnamic Alcohol
- CoumarinKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Benzyl alcoholKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- CitronellolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Hexyl cinnamalKnown allergen (fragrance): Hexyl Cinnamal
- LimoneneKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- IsoeugenolKnown allergen (fragrance): Isoeugenol
- Benzyl benzoateKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- GeraniolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
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
Key Ingredients
- 1AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 2Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
Full Ingredient List
35INCI (full list, INCI order): water, paraffinum liquidum, glycerin, cyclohexasiloxane, hydrogenated polyisobutene, parfum, stearyl alcohol, peg-20 stearate, carbomer, triethanolamine, phenoxyethanol, peg-100 stearate, glyceryl stearate, caprylyl glycol, xanthan gum, butyrospermum parkii butter, sesamum indicum seed oil, prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, prunus armeniaca kernel oil, triticum vulgare germ oil, alpha-isomethyl ionone, hydroxycitronellal, linalool, cinnamyl alcohol, coumarin, benzyl alcohol, citronellol, hexyl cinnamal, limonene, isoeugenol, benzyl benzoate, geraniol, tocopherol, bht, citric acid
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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 Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
Frequently asked questions
Does Original Musk Body Lotion contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 13 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, alpha-isomethyl ionone, hydroxycitronellal, linalool, cinnamyl alcohol, coumarin, benzyl alcohol, citronellol, hexyl cinnamal, limonene, isoeugenol, benzyl benzoate, geraniol. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Original Musk Body Lotion with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Original Musk Body Lotion paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Original Musk Body Lotion'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 Original Musk Body Lotion suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Original Musk Body Lotion contains 13 flagged allergens and 0 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 Original Musk Body Lotion against your own profile.

