PREGNANCY-SAFE PRODUCTS
PRODUCT NAME | FULL INGREDIENTS |
Kiehl’s Ultra Pure High-Potency 5.0% Niacinamide Serum | Aqua/Water, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Propanediol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide. |
Kiehl’s Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing & Dark Circle-Diminishing Vitamin C Eye Serum | Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Ascorbic Acid, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Aqua/Water, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Lauroyl Lysine, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Polysilicone-11, CI 77891/Titanium Dioxide, Adenosine, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Steareth-20, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Chrysin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-Butyl Hydroxyhydro-cinnamate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Citric Acid, Biotin. |
Kiehl’s Super Multi-Corrective Eye Zone Treatment | Aqua / Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol, Niacinamide, Alcohol Denat., Propylene Glycol, Silica, Propanediol, Polysilicone-11, Peg-10 Dimethicone, Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate, Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil, Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Bis-Peg/Ppg-16/16 Peg/Ppg-16/16 Dimethicone, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Carbomer, Ceteareth-20, Caffeine, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lactate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Adenosine, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Boron Nitride, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Polysorbate 20, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Chlorphenesin. |
PRODUCTS TO CONSIDER USING DURING PREGNANCY
PRODUCT NAME | FULL INGREDIENTS |
Kiehl’s Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash | Aqua / Water, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Coco-Betaine, Glycerin, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol [1], Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil [2], Limonene [3], Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium EDTA, Propylene Glycol, Geranium Maculatum Oil [2], Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil [2], Citral [3], Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil, Artemisia Absinthium Extract, Citric Acid. |
Kiehl’s Rare Earth Deep Pore Daily Cleanser | Aqua/Water, Kaolin, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Coco-Betaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Chloride, CI 77891/Titanium Dioxide, Solum Diatomeae/ Diatomaceous Earth, Phenoxyethanol [1], PEG-14M, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Benzoate, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe) Leaf Juice, Salicylic Acid [4], Avena Sativa Flour/Oat Kernel Flour, Tocopherol, Sodium Hydroxide, Allantoin. |
Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Oil-Free Cleanser | Aqua / Water, Glycerin, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauric Acid, Glyceryl Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Kaolin, Phenoxyethanol [1], Caprylyl Glycol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, PEG-14M, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Salicylic Acid [4], Sodium Hydroxide. |
Kiehl’s Daily Refining Milk-Peel Toner | Aqua/Water, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, PEG-40 Glyceryl Cocoate, Phenoxyethanol [1], Sodium Coceth Sulfate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil [2], Adenosine, Limonene [3], Caprylyl Glycol, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil [2], Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Nut/Stem Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Silybum Marianum Extract, Tocopherol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Lactic Acid. |
Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Oil-Free Toner | Aqua/Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol [1], Propylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Triethanolamine, Citric Acid, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer. |
Kiehl’s Rare Earth Pore Refining Tonic | Aqua/Water, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Propanediol, Silica, Phenoxyethanol [1], Zinc Oxide, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Kaolin, Zinc Gluconate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Avena Sativa Flour/Oat Kernel Flour, Menthoxypropanediol, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Water, Allantoin, Salicylic Acid [4]. |
Kiehl’s Ultra Pure Serum 9.8% Glycolic Acid | Aqua/Water, Glycolic Acid [5], Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyethylcellulose. |
Kiehl’s Ultra Pure High-Potency Serum 1.5% Hyaluronic Acid | Aqua/Water, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol [1], Chlorphenesin, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Citric Acid. |
Kiehl’s Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution | Aqua / Water, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30, Phenoxyethanol [1], Salicylic Acid [4], Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Potassium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil [2], Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Linalool [3], Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Citrus Aurantium Tachibana Peel Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract. |
Kiehl’s Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate | Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Ascorbic Acid, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Cyclohexasiloxane, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Lauroyl Lysine, Acrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate/Vinylidene Chloride Copolymer, Polysilicone-11, Adenosine, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Limonene, Isobutane, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil [2], Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil [2], Citral [3], Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate. |
Kiehl’s Hydro-Plumping Serum Concentrate | Aqua / Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Gluconolactone, Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Dextran Sulfate, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol [1], Citric Acid, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Citrate, P-Anisic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Peg-10 Dimethicone, Adenosine, Dipropylene Glycol, Tocopherol. |
Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream | Aqua / Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Squalane, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Sucrose Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, PEG-8 Stearate, Myristyl Myristate, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil / Apricot Kernel Oil, Phenoxyethanol [1], Persea Gratissima Oil / Avocado Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil / Rice Bran Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil / Olive Fruit Oil, Chlorphenesin, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil / Sweet Almond Oil, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja Oil / Soybean Oil, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Myristic Acid, Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine, Salicylic Acid [4], Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil / Sunflower Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract / Rosemary Leaf Extract, Citric Acid. |
Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream | Aqua / Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Phenoxyethanol [1], Carbomer, Butylene Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Menthoxypropanediol, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Sarcosine, Salicylic Acid [4]. |
Kiehl’s Clearly Corrective™ Brightening & Smoothing Moisture Treatment | Aqua / Water, Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Potassium Hydroxide, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil [2], Glycolic Acid [5], Sodium Citrate, Silica, Adenosine, Magnesium Sulfate, Disodium EDTA, Dipropylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Citrus Aurantium Tachibana Peel Extract, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Salicylic Acid [4], Phenoxyethanol [1], Linalool [3], Geraniol [3], Linalool [3], Citral [3]. |
Kiehl’s Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream | Aqua / Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Propanediol, Panthenol, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Bisabolol, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol [1], Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Chlorphenesin, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil [2], Sodium Citrate, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Limonene [3], PEG-10 Dimethicone, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Calendula Officinalis Flower, Citric Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Geranium Maculatum Oil [2], Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil [2], Citral [3], Citronellol [3], Geraniol [3], Farnesol [3], Linalool [3], Tocopherol, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil, Artemisia Absinthium Extract. |
Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Advanced Repair Barrier Cream | Aqua / Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Behenyl Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Trehalose, Sucrose Polystearate, C12-16 Alcohols, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Tocopherol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ceramide NP, Allantoin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Palmitic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Carbomer, Beta-Glucan, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Caprylyl Glycol, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Cetyl Palmitate, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Colloidal Oatmeal, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitan Palmitate, C14-22 Alcohols, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Salicylic Acid [4], Sodium Hydroxide. |
Kiehl’s Super Multi-Corrective Soft Cream | Aqua / Water, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol, Niacinamide, Alcohol Denat., Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Betaine, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Squalane, Caprylyl Methicone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Inonotus Obliquus (Mushroom) Extract, Adenosine, Capryloyl Glycine, Menthoxypropanediol, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Carbomer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Lactate, T-Butyl Alcohol, Dimethiconol, Stearyl Dimethicone, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol [1]. |
Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Moisturizer | Aqua / Water, Squalane, Glycerin, Peg-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol [1], Sorbitan Oleate, Carbomer, Chlorphenesin, Cera Alba / Beeswax, Caprylyl Glycol, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Myristyl Alcohol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Tocopherol, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Myristic Acid. |
Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Barrier Balm | Aqua / Water, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Butylene Glycol, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Synthetic Wax, Dimethicone, Cera Microcristallina / Microcrystalline Wax, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Dipropylene Glycol, Trehalose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Squalane, Glyceryl Caprylate, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Tocopherol, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Ceramide NP, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Propylene Carbonate, Adenosine, Sodium Citrate, Salicylic Acid [4], Sodium Hydroxide. |
Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Overnight Hydrating Mask with 10,5% Squalane | Aqua / Water, Lauryl Laurate, Squalane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Behenyl Behenate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitan Stearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Candelilla Cera / Candelilla Wax, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol [1], Sodium Polyacrylate, Chlorphenesin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Salicylic Acid [4], Sodium Hydroxide. |
Kiehl’s Avocado Nourishing Hydration Mask | Aqua/Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Squalane, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Esters, Propanediol, Oenothera Biennis Oil/ Evening Primrose Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract, Bentonite, Phenoxyethanol [1], Gellan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Exract, CI 77492/Iron Oxides, Sodium Chloride, CI 77288/ Chromium Oxide Greens, Magnesium Sulfate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, CI 77163 / Bismuth Oxychloride, Mica, Caramel, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Citric Acid. |
Kiehl’s Calendula Petal-Infused Calming Mask | Aqua / Water / Eau, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Butylene Glycol, Ppg-26-Buteth-26, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Carbomer, Calendula Officinalis Flower, Phenoxyethanol [1], Limonene [3], Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil [2], Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil [2], Tocopheryl Acetate, Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil [2], Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil [2], Citral [3], Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Artemisia Absinthium Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol. |
Kiehl’s Turmeric & Cranberry Seed Energizing Radiance Masque | Aqua / Water, Kaolin, Sorbitol, Bentonite, Butylene Glycol, Silica, CI 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed / Cranberry Seed, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 60, Polyacrylamide, CI 77492 / Iron Oxides, Glycerin, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Laureth-7, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil [2], Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Menthol, Phenoxyethanol [1], Epilobium Angustifolium Extract – Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Aminomethyl Propanol, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil. |
Kiehl’s Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque | Aqua/Water, Kaolin, Bentonite, Propanediol, Glycerin, CI 77891/Titanium Dioxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Zea Mays Starch/Corn Starch, Phenoxyethanol [1], Ceteareth-20, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Aloe Barbadensis/Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Avena Sativa Flour/Oat Kernel Flour, Allantoin. |
[1] Phenoxyethanol is believed to have a negative impact on newborns. In 2008, the FDA warned consumers not to purchase Mommy’s Bliss Nipple Cream due to the presence of phenoxyethanol, which can weaken the nervous system of breastfed babies. However, according to the American College of Toxicology, Phenoxyethanol does not pose toxicity to the embryo or fetus at doses that could be toxic to the mother. Therefore, this ingredient can be considered for use during pregnancy but should be limited while breastfeeding to avoid the risk of the baby licking/ingesting it through contact with the mother’s skin. Nevertheless, to ensure better safety, it is recommended that mothers consult with a doctor.
[2] According to the International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists (IFPA), esential oils such as Lemon Oil, Chamomilla Oil, Orange Oil, Lavender Oil, Geranium Oil and Eucalyptus Oil can be used during pregnancy with a dilution of less than 1%. However, pregnant women will have more sensitive skin and be more prone to sunburn due to hormonal changes. Therefore, using cosmetics containing essential oils may cause irritation or worsen skin issues. Therefore, it is important to be cautious when using cosmetics with essential oils, especially during the first trimester of pregnancy, to ensure better safety.
[3] Limonene, Citral, Linalool, Geraniol and Farnesol are derived from essential oils or synthesized. They can cause irritation for sensitive skin. Mothers should be cautious when using them.
[4] Salicylic Acid can be absorbed through the skin in small amounts. However, researchers have studied the effects of women using low-dose Acetylsalicylic Acid during pregnancy and found no increased risk of side effects such as birth defects, preterm birth, or low birth weight. Therefore, mothers may consider using facial products containing BHA (Salicylic Acid) at concentrations < 2% during pregnancy. However, for better safety, it is advisable to consult with a doctor. (Source: PubMed)
[5] Glycolic Acid has been studied in mice and shown to affect the physical development of offspring when administered to pregnant mice at a dose of 300mg/kg/day for 20 consecutive days via oral ingestion. In comparison, adult mice typically weigh between 12 – 40g. Therefore, the amount of Glycolic Acid absorbed daily would constitute between 2.5% – 0.75% of the mouse’s body weight, which could be at least 100,000 times higher than the amount of Glycolic Acid a human might absorb when using a cosmetic containing 10% of this ingredient (as Glycolic Acid can only be absorbed through the skin up to about 30%). Experts suggest that using skincare products containing Glycolic Acid during pregnancy is unlikely to pose a risk to the developing baby. (Source: PubMed)
PRODUCTS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR USE DURING PREGNANCY
See details: Skincare Ingredients to Avoid During Pregnancy
PRODUCT NAME | FULL INGREDIENTS |
Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cleanser | Aqua/Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Decyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Acrylates Copolymer, PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Chloride, Pentylene Glycol, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Distearyl Ether, Behenyl Alcohol, Methylparaben [6], Laureth-2 , Propylparaben [6], Sodium Methylparaben [6], Squalane , Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil/Sweet Almond Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil/Apricot Kernel Oil, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Persea Gratissima Oil/Avocado Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid. |
Kiehl’s Cucumber Herbal Conditioning Cleanser | Aqua / Water, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Chloride, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glycol Distearate, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl Stearate, Citric Acid, Peg-100 Stearate, Ppg-5-Ceteth-20, Sodium Hydroxide, Coconut Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Coco-Glucoside, Peg-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate, Salicylic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract / Cucumber Fruit Extract, Polyquaternium-53, Disodium Edta, Glyceryl Oleate, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Peg-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Trideceth-6, Limonene, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil [7], Linalool, Benzoic Acid. |
Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Toner | Aqua/Water, Glycerin, Squalane, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sorbitan Oleate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate [8], PEG-100 Stearate, Potassium Sorbate, Triethanolamine, p-Anisic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Tocopherol, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil. |
Kiehl’s Iris Extract Activating Treatment Essence | Aqua/Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Methyl Gluceth-10, Phenoxyethanol, PPG-6-decyltetradeceth-30, Chlorphenesin, Parfum/Fragrance [9], Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Adenosine, Limonene. |
Kiehl’s Truly Targeted Acne-Clearing Solution | Active Ingredient: Salicylic Acid 2% (*) Inactive Ingredients: Water, Gluconolactone, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caprylyl Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate. |
Kiehl’s Vital Skin-Strengthening Super Serum | Aqua / Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Hamamelis Virginiana Water / Witch Hazel 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 / Orange Peel Oil, Limonene, Adenosine, Sodium Hydroxide, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Citric Acid, Eugenol, Sodium Benzoate, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citral, Potassium Sorbate, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil / Lavender Oil, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil, Citronellol, Linalool, Geraniol, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil [7]. |
Kiehl’s Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum | Aqua / Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Cetyl Alcohol, Isohexadecane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Adenosine, Ceramide NP, Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine, Lauroyl Lysine, Octyldodecanol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Retinol [10], Tocopherol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Behenyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Lecithin, Phenethyl Alcohol, Poloxamer 188, Polycaprolactone, Sorbitan Laurate, Steareth-100, Ci 40800 / Beta-Carotene, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol. |
Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Squalane, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Linalool, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil [7], Citronellol, Geraniol, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Cucumis Sativus Extract/Cucumber Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Limonene, Citral, Sclareolide, Rose Flower Oil, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil. |
Kiehl’s Super Multi-Corrective Cream | Aqua / Water, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Ether, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter / Shea Butter, Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Propylene Glycol, Isopropyl Isostearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Behenyl Alcohol, Candelilla Cera / Candelilla Wax, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Carbomer, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Peg-100 Stearate, Vigna Aconitifolia Seed Extract, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Cetearyl Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium Edta, Pentylene Glycol, Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract / Jasmine Flower Extract, Myristic Acid, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil [7], Adenosine, Inonotus Obliquus (Mushroom) Extract, Limonene, Linalool, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil. |
Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Omega-Rich Cloud Cream | Aqua / Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Squalane, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cellulose, Cetearyl Glucoside, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil [7], Oenothera Biennis ( Evening Primrose) Oil, Zinc Gluconate, Sodium Polyacrylate Starch, Silica, Adenosine, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Salicylic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Ci 77007 / Ultramarines, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral, Citronellol. |
Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado | Aqua/Water, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Shea Butter, Butylene Glycol, Tridecyl Stearate, Isodecyl Salicylate, Peg-30, Dipolyhydroxystearate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Persea Gratissima Oil/Avocado Oil, Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate, Propylene Glycol, Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Magnesium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium PCA, Ozokerite, Methylparaben [6], Tocopheryl Acetate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Disodium Edta, Copper PCA, Butylparaben [6], Ethylparaben [6], Propylparaben [6], Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil/Sunflower Seed Oil, Ci 75130/Beta-Carotene, Tocopherol, Citric Acid. |
Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Eye Cream | Aqua / Water, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Squalane, Alcohol Denat., Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Phenoxyethanol, Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate, Chlorphenesin, Xanthan Gum, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Tocopherol, Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Adenosine, Linalool, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil [6], Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Citronellol, Geraniol, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Limonene, Silica, Citral, Curcuma Longa Root Extract / Turmeric Root Extract, Sclareolide, Rose Flower Oil, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower/Leaf Extract, Citric Acid. |
Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Oil-Free Lotion | Aqua/Water, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Isononyl Isononanoate, Ammonium Polyacryldimethyltauramide/Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Phenoxyethanol, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyperfluoromethylisopropyl Ether [11], Hexylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Beheneth-10, Panthenol, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyacrylamide, Xanthan Gum, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Fructose, BHT, Glucose, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Menthol, Disodium EDTA, C12-13 Pareth-23, Laureth-7, C12-13 Pareth-3, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Urea, Dextrin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hexyl Nicotinate, Sucrose, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Alanine. |
Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 | Aqua/Water, Glycerin, Octocrylene [8], Homosalate [8], Ethylhexyl Salicylate [8], Squalane, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (Avobenzone) [8], Dimethicone, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Silica, Octyldodecanol, Stearic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Palmitic Acid, Tocopherol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Steareth-100, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Carbomer, Chlorphenesin, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Limonene, Ectoin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Myristic Acid, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil [7], Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Linalool, Salicylic Acid. |
Kiehl’s Super Multi-Corrective Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 | Aqua/Water, Glycerin, Octocrylene [8], Homosalate [8], Ethylhexyl Salicylate [8], Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol, Silica, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (Avobenzone) [8], PEG-100 Stearate, Propylene Glycol, Candelilla Cera/Candelilla Wax, Phenoxyethanol, Ammonium Polyacryldimethyltauramide/Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethy Taurate, Stearic Acid, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cetyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Parfum/Fragrance [9], Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Adenosine, Linalool, Sodium Hydroxide, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Extract, Citronellol, Geraniol, Citral, Benzyl Alcohol, Citric Acid. |
Kiehl’s Super Fluid Daily UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 50+ | Active Ingredients: Avobenzone [8] 3%, Homosalate [8] 15%, Octisalate [8] 5%, Octocrylene [8] 10%. Inactive Ingredients: Water, Dimethicone, Alcohol Denat., Silica, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Butyloctyl Salicylate, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-8 Laurate, Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone, Sodium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Isostearyl Alcohol, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, P-Anisic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate. |
Kiehl’s Ginger Leaf & Hibiscus Firming Mask | Aqua/Water, PVP, Propanediol, Behenyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isoamyl Laurate, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Oil, Pullulan, Arachidyl Alcohol, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera/Candelilla Wax, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Coco-Glucoside, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Hibiscus Esculentus Seed Extract, Sodium Polyacrylate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arachidyl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Alpinia Galanga Leaf Extract, Sodium Polyacrylate Starch, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-indica Flower Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Adenosine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Faex Extract/Yeast Extract, Citronellol, Xanthan Gum, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Leaf/Twig Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil [7], Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Geraniol, Linalool, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract/Turmeric Root Extract, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil, Salvia Sclarea Extract/Clary Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Flower/Leaf Extract, Dipteryx Odorata Seed Extract, Cistus Ladaniferus Leaf/Stem Extract, Coumarin, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Citral, Rosa Damascena Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Citric Acid. |
[6] Research findings indicate a correlation between exposure to Parabens before birth and birth outcomes such as birth weight, gestational age, and height in pregnant women. Specifically, the concentrations of methyl and propyl parabens in maternal urine are positively correlated with birth weight in mothers with the GSTM1 and GSTT1-null genotype. In other words, the absorption of parabens may lead to increased birth weight in women. Therefore, this ingredient is not recommended for use during pregnancy. (Source: MDPI)
[7] Rosemary Oil, Cedarwood Oil and Peppermint Oil are essential oils that are believed to have negative effects on pregnant women, as they can stimulate the uterus, affect hormones, and cause skin irritation (Source: Parents). Although the concentration of these oils in cosmetics is usually very low and considered to carry minimal risk, for better safety, pregnant women should still limit the use of products containing these essential oils during pregnancy.
[8] Chemical sunscreen ingredients can be absorbed through the skin, and four of them – Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, Homosalate, and Avobenzone – have been shown to disrupt hormones, while the others do not have enough data for the FDA to confirm their safety. Additionally, chemical sunscreen ingredients often make up a large portion of the formula, resulting in higher absorption into the skin compared to other ingredients, leading to a higher risk. Therefore, mothers should prioritize using products with physical sunscreen ingredients (Zinc Oxide or Titanium Dioxide) during pregnancy and breastfeeding for better safety. (Source: EWG).
[9] Fragrance/Parfum on product labels represents a mixture of many undisclosed chemicals and fragrance components. It has the potential to cause skin irritation. This ingredient can also be absorbed through the skin and found in breast milk. Notably, fragrances often contain Phthalates, a solvent that helps fix the fragrance but can act like a hormone and interfere with the body’s endocrine system. Moreover, recent studies from Harvard indicate that exposure to phthalates during pregnancy may increase the likelihood of the child experiencing motor skill and language development issues. Therefore, mothers should minimize exposure to phthalates by avoiding cosmetics containing artificial fragrances. (Source: EWG and Harvard Health)
[10] The amount of Retinoids absorbed very minimally through the skin when applied topically. However, there are 4 published case reports of birth defects in the literature associated with topical tretinoin use, which are consistent with retinoid embryopathy. Therefore, pregnant women are not advised to use this ingredient throughout pregnancy. (Source: PubMed)
[11] PFAS are a group of persistent chemicals that break down very slowly. As a result, if exposed, they can remain in the body for a long time and cause many negative health effects, such as reduced immune function, increased risk of thyroid disease, liver cancer, and lipid disorders. Particularly for women, exposure to PFAS has been linked to endometriosis, and if exposed during pregnancy, it may lead to low birth weight in newborns. Therefore, this chemical should be avoided as much as possible at all stages. (Source: PubMed)
NOTE:
- The list of product ingredients is updated from the official website of the brand. However, it may change with each production batch.
- Any product, even if considered safe, may still cause irritation for some individuals with special skin types. Therefore, mothers should discontinue use and consult a doctor if any unusual skin reactions occur.
- The product classification table is based on excluding ingredients that may pose risks to the skin or health of pregnant women. However, this does not represent confirmation by medical professionals regarding the safety of any product. We disclaim responsibility for users’ decisions.