kiehls Kiehl’s Cactus Flower & Tibetan Ginseng Hydrating Mist
kiehls Kiehl’s Cactus Flower & Tibetan Ginseng Hydrating Mist lists 16 ingredients on its label, 14 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Aqua / Water
- Alcohol Denat
- Glycerin
- Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil / Lavender Oil
- Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
- Linalool
- Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus Indica Flower Extract
- Citronellol
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil / Rosemary Leaf Oil
- Geraniol
- Phenoxyethanol
- Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Citral
- Limonene
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains mineral oilContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragrance
Formulation view Hydrating mist with high-denatured alcohol for rapid drying and glycerin for retention. Includes hydrolyzed cactus flower and rhodiola extracts, plus a complex blend of essential oils for aromatherapy. Factory note: High-alcohol formulations are volatile, requiring careful balancing of humectants to prevent tightness; strict temperature and light control is essential for oil stability. Best for oily skin or those preferring a cooling sensation; dry or sensitive skin should use sparingly.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua / Water
- 溶剂
- Alcohol Denat
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- FRAGRANCE · 限制 III
- Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
- DEODORANT
- Linalool
- 皮肤调理剂
- Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus Indica Flower Extract
- PERFUMING · 限制 III
- Citronellol
Other ingredients
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil / Lavender OilRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil / Rosemary Leaf OilGeraniolPhenoxyethanolRhodiola Rosea Root ExtractEthylhexylglycerinCitralLimonene
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua / Water | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Alcohol Denat | 溶剂,皮肤调理剂 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Lavandula Angustifolia Oil / Lavender Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil | FRAGRANCE · 限制 III/364 | 2 · 2 | Green |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus Indica Flower Extract | 皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citronellol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/86 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil / Rosemary Leaf Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citral | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, FLAVOURING · 限制 III/70 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua / Water
- Primary solvent in water-based products, usually the highest percentage component; evaporates easily, requires humectants to retain moisture, prone to microbial growth at high temps
- Alcohol Denat
- Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil / Lavender Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
- Aromatic essential oil; contains allergens (citronellol, limonene), requires labeling.
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus Indica Flower Extract
- Hydrolyzed cactus extract; antioxidant for anti-aging; check hydrolysis impact
- Citronellol
- Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil / Rosemary Leaf Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract
- Plant extract with rosavin at 0.1–2%; antioxidant, gentle on skin
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Citral
- Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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