Works for
Anti-agingTocopherolMay help
“This clinically-tested, potent yet light concentrate has been formulated with soothing natural ingredients to maintain a day-long youthful and glowing appearance to even the most stressed skin.”
This product contains tocopherol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
MoisturizingCaprylic/capric triglyceride, Squalane + 6 moreWorks
“What it is: A lightweight, hydrating face oil, infused with a blend of botanicals and antioxidants, that gives a fresh, healthy-looking glow to dull, fatigued skin.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Tocopherol, Malpighia punicifolia fruit extractWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - malpighia punicifolia fruit extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Limonene, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideDicaprylyl ether~6–9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
More about Dicaprylyl etherDicaprylyl carbonate~4.4–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateSqualane~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneCanola oil~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Canola oilHelianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiablesTocopherol~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolLimonene~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilCoriandrum sativum seed oil~0.85–1.3%
Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa rubiginosa seed oil~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant oil that due to the high content of linoleic acid can support skin's barrier function and reduce moisture loss
More about Rosa rubiginosa seed oilCitrus grandis peel oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus grandis peel oilZingiber officinale root oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivity
More about Zingiber officinale root oilLinalool~0.1–0.45%
Citral~0.05–0.3%
Geraniol~0.05–0.25%
Malpighia punicifolia fruit extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fruit extract that might help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect
More about Malpighia punicifolia fruit extractIngredient list view
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dicaprylyl ether, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Squalane, Canola oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables, Tocopherol, Limonene, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Coriandrum sativum seed oil, Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, Rosa rubiginosa seed oil, Citrus grandis peel oil, Zingiber officinale root oil, Linalool, Citral, Geraniol, Malpighia punicifolia fruit extract
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Kiehl'sDaily Reviving ConcentrateYOUR PRODUCT | PlanthequeThe Flower Power Face Oil | BorgheseEnergia Retinol Renewal Night Oil | Le LapinAlmiraj Bakuchiol Oil Booster | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 38% | 35% |
| Price | $52.00 | — | $75.65+$23.65 | $6.87−$45.13 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 2 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Bacillus Ferment | Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate | Prickly Pear Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: COSRX The Retinol 0.5 OilSKKN by Kim Oil Drops
Product summary
"Kiehl's - Daily Reviving Concentrate" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Price
The product retails from 52.00$ up to 78.00$ in the United States, from 31.50£ up to 47.25£ in the United Kingdom and for 68.00CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Canola Oilsciencedirect.com
- 2Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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