Is Kiehl S Since 1851 Midnight Recovery Botanical Cleansing Oil Non-Comedogenic Safe?
High concern Standard: Non-Comedogenic
Fails safety standards
2 of 24 flagged (1 high-risk, 1 watchlist) — Score 5.5/10
Cosmetiqly Score 5.5/10
Flagged ingredients & clinical citations (2)
The following ingredients in this formulation conflict with Non-Comedogenic standards:
Isopropyl Myristate HIGH Concern
Comedogenicity rating 5; induces rapid hyperkeratosis and follicular retention in acne-prone skin.
Citation: Fulton JE Jr. Comedogenicity and irritancy of commonly used ingredients in skin care products. J Soc Cosmet Chem. 1989;40:321-333.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate MODERATE Concern
Comedogenicity rating 3-4 depending on base matrix and concentration.
Citation: Draelos ZD, DiNardo JC. A re-evaluation of the comedogenicity concept. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2006;54(3):507-512.
Complete INCI formulation (24 ingredients)
Deduplicated| # | Ingredient | Status for Non-Comedogenic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ethylhexyl Palmitate | Flagged (MODERATE) |
| 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 Non-Comedogenic 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
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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.