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Kiehl's Calendula Herbal-Extract Alcohol-Free Toner Holiday Edition
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Kiehl's Calendula Herbal-Extract Alcohol-Free Toner Holiday Edition

Efficacy0/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Moisturizing
Althaea officinalis root extract, Propylene glycol + 3 more
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What the product description says
“As an added bonus, the toner doesn’t dry out your complexion as it’s alcohol-free and contains squalane to soften and replenish your skin's moisture levels.”
Source: Escentual

Does not contain good ingredients to help with moisturization.

Althaea officinalis root extractKey activeEffect: HighA plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation~0.01–0.1%
Propylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating~4.4–6.7%
Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~3.6–5.4%
Hydrolyzed corn starch· HumectantEffect: LowHelps improve the product texture~0.3–0.7%
AllantoinUnder-dosedHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.1–0.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Calendula officinalis flower extract
Medium risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~4.4–6.7%est.
Arctium lappa root extractPlant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritatingHigh~1–1.5%est.
Calendula officinalis extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skinHigh~0.8–1.2%est.
Calendula officinalis flower extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.45–1%est.
Hedera helix extractA plant extract that has an anti-bacterial effectHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Althaea officinalis root extractA plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammationHigh~0.01–0.1%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~3.6–5.4%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.5–1%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Propylene glycol~4.4–6.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Pentylene glycol~3.6–5.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Disodium edta~0.5–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Arctium
Not recognized
Lava extract~1.5–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Arctium lappa root extract~1–1.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating

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Calendula officinalis extract~0.8–1.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.45–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating

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Hydrolyzed corn starch~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps improve the product texture

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Allantoin~0.1–0.4%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-blemishReduces rednessExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Hedera helix extract~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

A plant extract that has an anti-bacterial effect

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Hedera helix leaf/stem extract~0.05–0.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Althaea officinalis root extract~0.01–0.1%
Key activeIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation

More about Althaea officinalis root extract
Ingredient list view

Water, Propylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Methylparaben, Disodium edta, Unknown, Lava extract, Arctium lappa root extract, Calendula officinalis extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Hydrolyzed corn starch, Allantoin, Hedera helix extract, Hedera helix leaf/stem extract, Althaea officinalis root extract

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Product summary

Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  4. 4
    Contact dermatitis as an adverse reaction to some topically used European herbal medicinal products – part 1: Achillea millefolium–Curcuma longaonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  5. 5
    Protective effect of Calendula officinalis extract against UVB-induced oxidative stress in skin: evaluation of reduced glutathione levels and matrix metalloproteinase secretionpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Topical application of Calendula officinalis (L.): Formulation and evaluation of hydrophilic cream with antioxidant activitypdfs.semanticscholar.org
Kiehl's Calendula Herbal-Extract Alcohol-Free Toner Holiday Edition
Kiehl'sCalendula Herbal-Extract Alcohol-Free Toner Holiday Edition
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