Vital Skin-Strengthening Hyaluronic Acid Super Serum

Vital Skin-Strengthening Hyaluronic Acid Super Serum

36ingredients
SerumKiehl's

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

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

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Allergen & irritant analysis

13 flagged

This serum from Kiehl's lists 36 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 8 known contact allergens and 5 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 8 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (limonene, eugenol, citral, citronellol, linalool, and more). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

8 known allergens in this formula
5 known irritants
  • Limonene · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Eugenol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Citral · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Citral
  • Lavandula angustifolia oil · plant · mediumKnown allergen (plant): Essential Oils
  • Citronellol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Linalool · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Geraniol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil · plant · mediumKnown allergen (plant): Essential Oils
  • Alcohol denat. · solventCan be drying and sensitizing, especially for sensitive skin, by stripping natural oils and disrupting the skin barrier.
  • Hamamelis virginiana water · activeCan be sensitizing or irritating for some individuals, especially if formulated with alcohol, due to its natural tannin content.
  • Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil · fragranceContains EU 26 fragrance allergens (e.g., Limonene).
  • Sodium hydroxide · otherStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.
  • 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

HydratingScar healingBarrier repairAnti-agingReduces irritationReduces large poresDark spotsAcne fightingBrighteningGood for oily skinRedness reducing

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
  • 2
    Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
  • 3
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
  • 4
    ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

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INCI (full list, INCI order): water, dimethicone, glycerin, alcohol denat., hamamelis virginiana water, propanediol, phenoxyethanol, tocopherol, ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, schisandra chinensis fruit extract, capryloyl salicylic acid, caprylyl glycol, xanthan gum, peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, panax ginseng root extract, sodium acetylated hyaluronate, peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate, disodium edta, ocimum sanctum leaf extract, citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, limonene, adenosine, sodium hydroxide, methyldihydrojasmonate, citric acid, eugenol, sodium benzoate, pelargonium graveolens flower oil, citral, potassium sorbate, lavandula angustifolia oil, cymbopogon schoenanthus oil, citronellol, linalool, geraniol, rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil

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4alcohol denat.21limonene26eugenol29citral

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 DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
  • May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.

Frequently asked questions

Does Vital Skin-Strengthening Hyaluronic Acid Super Serum contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 8 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: limonene, eugenol, citral, citronellol, linalool, geraniol, citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, pelargonium graveolens flower oil. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Vital Skin-Strengthening Hyaluronic Acid Super Serum with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Vital Skin-Strengthening Hyaluronic Acid Super Serum paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Vital Skin-Strengthening Hyaluronic Acid Super Serum'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 Vital Skin-Strengthening Hyaluronic Acid Super Serum suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Vital Skin-Strengthening Hyaluronic Acid Super Serum contains 8 flagged allergens and 5 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 Vital Skin-Strengthening Hyaluronic Acid Super Serum against your own profile.