Is Kiehl S Since 1851 Midnight Recovery Botanical Cleansing Oil Paraben-Free Safe?
No concerns flagged Standard: Paraben-Free
Free of flagged ingredients
0 of 24 flagged (0 high-risk, 0 watchlist) — Score 10.0/10
Cosmetiqly Score 10.0/10
Formulation Analysis: Why This Product Passes
The Paraben-Free standard screens for alkyl ester preservatives derived from para-hydroxybenzoic acid.
Across all 24 verified INCI ingredients in Kiehl S Since 1851 Midnight Recovery Botanical Cleansing Oil, zero matches were detected against the 6 screened triggers under this standard. Consequently, this formulation earns a verdict of Free of flagged ingredients with a score of 10.0/10 (No concerns flagged).
Complete INCI formulation (24 ingredients)
Deduplicated| # | Ingredient | Status for Paraben-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 | 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 Paraben-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.