Allergen & irritant analysis
9 flaggedThis leave-in treatment from Kiehl's lists 13 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 9 known contact allergens in the INCI list. That includes 9 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, linalool, hexyl cinnamal, benzyl alcohol, coumarin, 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
- LinaloolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Hexyl cinnamalKnown allergen (fragrance): Hexyl Cinnamal
- Benzyl alcoholKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- CoumarinKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- LimoneneKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- EugenolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- IsoeugenolKnown allergen (fragrance): Isoeugenol
- Benzyl salicylateKnown allergen (fragrance): Benzyl Salicylate
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
Full Ingredient List
13INCI (full list, INCI order): cyclopentasiloxane, dimethiconol, parfum, argania spinosa kernel oil, orbignya oleifera seed oil, linalool, benzyl salicylate, hexyl cinnamal, benzyl alcohol, coumarin, limonene, eugenol, isoeugenol
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
Frequently asked questions
Does Smoothing Oil-Infused Leave-In Concentrate contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 9 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, linalool, hexyl cinnamal, benzyl alcohol, coumarin, limonene, eugenol, isoeugenol, benzyl salicylate. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Smoothing Oil-Infused Leave-In Concentrate with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Smoothing Oil-Infused Leave-In Concentrate paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Smoothing Oil-Infused Leave-In 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 Smoothing Oil-Infused Leave-In Concentrate suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Smoothing Oil-Infused Leave-In Concentrate contains 9 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 Smoothing Oil-Infused Leave-In Concentrate against your own profile.

