PRODUCT REVIEW
Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Eye
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Potent yet lightweight, the Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Eye is specifically formulated to help create the appearance of fresher, more energised and youthful-looking eyes.
adenosine
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Insufficient!
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
tocopherol
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Formulated with conditioning squalene, the formula hydrates and replenishes the skin to help diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
prunus armeniaca kernel oil
3.1% -
3.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the skin
squalane
2.4% -
2.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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.
oenothera biennis oil
0.7% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Dryness, Dullness, and Uneven Texture Formulation.
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
58/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
alcohol denat.
1.9% -
2.3%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
lavandula angustifolia oil
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
1.6% -
2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
oenothera biennis oil
0.7% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-blemish
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
tocopherol
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory
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
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Potential irritants
alcohol denat.
1.9% -
2.3%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
lavandula angustifolia oil
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
1.6% -
2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
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All ingredients
helianthus annuus seed oil
5.9% -
7.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
simmondsia chinensis seed oil
4.3% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
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Ingredient list view
Water, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Squalane, Alcohol denat., Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Stearyl alcohol, Cetearyl glucoside, Oenothera biennis oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Phenoxyethanol, Lithium magnesium sodium silicate, Chlorphenesin, Xanthan gum, Ruscus aculeatus root extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Tocopherol, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Adenosine, Linalool, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Glycine soja oil, Citronellol, Geraniol, Lavandula hybrida oil, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Limonene, Citral, Curcuma longa root extract, Sclareolide, Rose flower oil, Jasminum officinale extract, Citric acid
Sources
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Evaluation of anti-wrinkle efficacy of adenosine-containing products using the FOITS technique
- Assessment report on Rosmarinus officinalis L., aetheroleum and Rosmarinus officinalis L., folium
- Screening of plant extracts for antimicrobial activity against bacteria and yeasts with dermatological relevance
- Occupational contact dermatitis due to essential oils
- The in vitro antimicrobial activity and chemometric modelling of 59 commercial essential oils against pathogens of dermatological relevance
- Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Properties of Rosemary and Sage (Rosmarinus officinalis L. and Salvia officinalis L., Lamiaceae) Essential Oils
- Chemical Composition, Plant Genetic Differences, Antimicrobial and Antifungal Activity Investigation of the Essential Oil of Rosmarinus officinalis L.
- Fragrance Compound Geraniol Forms Contact Allergens on Air Exposure. Identification and Quantification of Oxidation Products and Effect on Skin Sensitization
- Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extracts