Is Kiehl S Since 1851 Midnight Recovery Botanical Cleansing Oil Fungal Acne (Malassezia) Safe?
Review the flags Standard: Fungal Acne (Malassezia)
Fails safety standards
1 of 24 flagged (1 high-risk, 0 watchlist) — Score 7.0/10
Cosmetiqly Score 7.0/10
Flagged ingredients & clinical citations (1)
The following ingredients in this formulation conflict with Fungal Acne (Malassezia) standards:
Isopropyl Myristate HIGH Concern
Synthetic fatty ester promoting rapid pityrosporum / Malassezia yeast expansion in follicular infundibula.
Citation: Kligman AM, Mills OH Jr. "Acne cosmetica." Arch Dermatol. 1972;106(6):843-850.
Complete INCI formulation (24 ingredients)
Deduplicated| # | Ingredient | Status for Fungal Acne (Malassezia) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ethylhexyl Palmitate | Pass |
| 2 | Zea Mays Germ Oil/Corn Germ Oil | Pass |
| 3 | Isopropyl Myristate | Flagged (HIGH) |
| 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 | Pass |
| 19 | Tocopherol | Pass |
| 20 | Citronellol | Pass |
| 21 | Geraniol | Pass |
| 22 | Limonene | Pass |
| 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 Fungal Acne (Malassezia) 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.