Kiehl's s Midnight Recovery Concentrate Facial Oil
Works for
MoisturizingSqualane, Rosa canina fruit oil + 5 moreWorks
“Enriched with Squalane, Evening Primrose Oil, Omega-6 Fatty Acids and Essential Oils including Lavender, theformula provides a boost of intensive moisture to dehydrated skin.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
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-agingTocopherolMay help
“Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate works all night to replenish the skin with moisture and leave younger-looking skin by morning.”
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.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Simply massage in a few drops and let the lavender essential oil, primrose oil and oil derived from olives boost the texture, tone and radiance of your skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Tocopherol, Rosa canina fruit oil + 5 moreWorks 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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil + 10 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Caprylic acid~23–34%
Dicaprylyl carbonate~4.1–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateSqualane~4.7–7.1%
- 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 SqualaneRosa canina fruit oil~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilOenothera biennis oil~2.8–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilCoriandrum sativum oil~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~1.2–1.8%
- 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 TocopherolLavandula angustifolia oil~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilPelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.9–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilLinalool~0.5–1.2%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilCitronellol~0.4–0.9%
Geraniol~0.35–0.85%
Lavandula hybrida oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
More about Lavandula hybrida oilCucumis sativus extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Curcuma longa rhizome extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but there is no evidence of effectiveness in skin
More about Curcuma longa rhizome extractLimonene~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitral~0.1–0.45%
Sclareolide~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Derived from clary sage. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about SclareolideRose flower oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Flower oil that is used as a fragrance
More about Rose flower oilJasminum officinale extract~0.1–0.4%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.15–0.55%
- 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 oilIngredient list view
Caprylic acid, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Squalane, Rosa canina fruit oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Coriandrum sativum oil, Tocopherol, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Linalool, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Citronellol, Geraniol, Lavandula hybrida oil, Cucumis sativus extract, Curcuma longa rhizome extract, Limonene, Citral, Sclareolide, Rose flower oil, Jasminum officinale extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Unknown
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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'ss Midnight Recovery Concentrate Facial OilYOUR PRODUCT | Keys SoulcareDeeply Replenishing Squalane Facial Oil | Youth To The PeopleSuperberry Hydrate and Glow Face Oil | HONEYFace Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 42% | 39% | 38% |
| Price | — | $20.52 | $48.10 | $13.41 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 6 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Glycerin | Borago Officinalis Seed Oil | Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Kiehl's - s Midnight Recovery Concentrate Facial Oil" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Price
The product retails for 39.22£ in the United Kingdom and for 39.90£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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- 6Occupational contact dermatitis due to essential oilsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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