Kiehl's Mini Midnight Recovery Concentrate
Works for
2 of 3 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingSqualane, Oenothera biennis oil + 7 moreGood evidence
“A beloved moisturizing face oil that visibly restores skin overnight for radiant-, younger-looking skin by morning.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus 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-agingTocopherolModerate evidence
“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 claimNo evidence
“Acts on the key visible signs of aging linked to the loss of collagen: fine lines, wrinkles, elasticity, and firmness, while visibly reducing the appearance of dark spots”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Tocopherol, Rose flower oil + 5 moreStrong evidence
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/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 carbonate~4.1–6.2%
- 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 seed oil~1.7–2.5%
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~1–1.6%
- 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~0.4–0.95%
Geraniol~0.35–0.8%
Lavandula hybrida oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
More about Lavandula hybrida oilCucumis sativus fruit extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractCurcuma longa root extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractLimonene~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitral~0.1–0.4%
Sclareolide~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Derived from clary sage. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about SclareolideRose flower oil~0.1–0.35%
- 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/capric triglyceride, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Squalane, Rosa canina fruit oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Coriandrum sativum seed oil, Tocopherol, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Linalool, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Citronellol, Geraniol, Lavandula hybrida oil, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Limonene, Citral, Sclareolide, Rose flower oil, Jasminum officinale extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil
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Product summary
"Kiehl's - Mini Midnight Recovery Concentrate" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Price
The product retails from 37.00$ up to 57.00$ in the United States and from 33.60£ up to 45.00£ 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 15 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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