Is Kiehl S Since 1851 Midnight Recovery Botanical Cleansing Oil Fragrance-Free Safe?
High concern Standard: Fragrance-Free
Fails standards
4 of 24 flagged (4 high-risk, 0 watchlist) — Score 1.0/10
Cosmetiqly Score 1.0/10
Flagged ingredients & clinical citations (4)
The following ingredients in this formulation conflict with Fragrance-Free standards:
Linalool HIGH Concern
Terpene pre-hapten that oxidizes upon atmospheric exposure to form potent contact-sensitizing hydroperoxides.
Citation: SCCS. Opinion on Fragrance allergens in cosmetic products, SCCS/1459/11 (2012).
Limonene HIGH Concern
Citrus terpene that oxidizes on skin into limonene hydroperoxides with high clinical patch test positivity.
Citation: SCCS. Opinion on Fragrance allergens in cosmetic products, SCCS/1459/11 (2012).
Citronellol HIGH Concern
Monoterpenoid floral fragrance component listed among regulated European contact allergens.
Citation: SCCS. Opinion on Fragrance allergens in cosmetic products, SCCS/1459/11 (2012).
Geraniol HIGH Concern
Rose-like monoterpenoid alcohol requiring mandatory individual label declaration in the EU.
Citation: SCCS. Opinion on Fragrance allergens in cosmetic products, SCCS/1459/11 (2012).
Complete INCI formulation (24 ingredients)
Deduplicated| # | Ingredient | Status for Fragrance-Free |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ethylhexyl Palmitate | Pass |
| 2 | Zea Mays Germ Oil/Corn Germ Oil | Pass |
| 3 | Isopropyl Myristate | Pass |
| 4 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Pass |
| 5 | Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate | Pass |
| 6 | Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate | Pass |
| 7 | Oenothera Biennis Oil/Evening Primrose Oil | Pass |
| 8 | Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate | Pass |
| 9 | Squalane | Pass |
| 10 | Coriandrum Sativum Seed Oil/Coriander Seed Oil | Pass |
| 11 | Phenoxyethanol | Pass |
| 12 | Lavandula Angustifolia Oil/Lavender Oil | Pass |
| 13 | Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate | Pass |
| 14 | Dicaprylyl Ether | Pass |
| 15 | Dicaprylyl Carbonate | Pass |
| 16 | Geranium Maculatum Oil | Pass |
| 17 | Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil/Rosemary Leaf Oil | Pass |
| 18 | Linalool | Flagged (HIGH) |
| 19 | Tocopherol | Pass |
| 20 | Citronellol | Flagged (HIGH) |
| 21 | Geraniol | Flagged (HIGH) |
| 22 | Limonene | Flagged (HIGH) |
| 23 | Glycine Soja Oil/Soybean Oil | Pass |
| 24 | Glyceryl Stearate Citrate | Pass |
Evaluated alternative Cleanser options (10/10 Score)
The following formulations in this category have been individually evaluated and contain zero Fragrance-Free flags:
Other safety checks for Midnight Recovery Botanical Cleansing Oil
Data Provenance & Reviewer Information
- Data Source: Open Beauty Facts · Barcode:
3605971307928(Verify on Source) - Last Data Verification: 2026-11-13
- Editorial Supervisor: Cosmetiqly Research Team, Editorial Team
- Report an Error: If an ingredient list is inaccurate, submit a correction with product packaging proof (72-hour SLA).
Important Disclaimer: This review is an automated toxicological and dermatological screening for educational purposes. It is not medical or dermatological advice. Chemical safety depends on user skin condition and exact concentration. Always patch-test new products.