kiehls Kiehl’s Pure Vitality Skin Renewing Cream
kiehls Kiehl’s Pure Vitality Skin Renewing Cream lists 37 ingredients on its label, 35 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
- Glycerin
- Propanediol
- Dicaprylyl Ether
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Lauroyl Lysine
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Undecane
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Arginine
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- Tridecane
- Mel Extract
- Mica
- Panax Ginseng Root Extract
- Cera Alba
- Capryloyl Glycine
- Tocopherol
- Citric Acid
- Sclerotium Gum
- Xanthan Gum
- Salicylic Acid
- Potassium Sorbate
- Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
- Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Adenosine
- Caramel
- Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
- Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
- Bulnesia Sarmientoi Wood Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil/Orange Peel Oil
- Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
- Limonene
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Farnesol
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil/Sunflower Seed Oil
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Aqua/Water
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SOLVENT
- Propanediol
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Dicaprylyl EtherGlyceryl StearateUndecane
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Lauroyl Lysine
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Other ingredients
Cetearyl AlcoholArginineHydrogenated LecithinTridecaneMel ExtractMicaPanax Ginseng Root ExtractCera AlbaCapryloyl GlycineTocopherolCitric AcidSclerotium GumXanthan GumSalicylic AcidPotassium SorbateCedrus Atlantica Bark OilLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateGlycine Soja OilAdenosineCaramelCananga Odorata Flower OilVanilla Planifolia Fruit ExtractBulnesia Sarmientoi Wood OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil/Orange Peel OilPelargonium Graveolens Flower OilLimoneneBenzyl BenzoateFarnesolHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil/Sunflower Seed Oil
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua/Water | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dicaprylyl Ether | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lauroyl Lysine | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | — | Green |
| Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Undecane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Arginine | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Lecithin | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tridecane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Mel Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Mica | ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Panax Ginseng Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC | — | Green |
| Cera Alba | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FILM FORMING, PERFUMING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Capryloyl Glycine | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTI-SEBUM, DEODORANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sclerotium Gum | EMULSION STABILISING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/122 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ANTIMICROBIAL | 0 · – | Green |
| Glycine Soja Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | – · 1 | Green |
| Adenosine | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caramel | COLORANT, FRAGRANCE · 限制 IV/146 | — | Yellow |
| Cananga Odorata Flower Oil | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 III/347 | 2 · – | Green |
| Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SMOOTHING | 0 · – | Green |
| Bulnesia Sarmientoi Wood Oil | EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil/Orange Peel Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil | FRAGRANCE · 限制 III/364 | 2 · 2 | Green |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Benzyl Benzoate | 附录 III · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not be placed on the market | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Farnesol | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/82 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil/Sunflower Seed Oil | 皮肤调理剂,润肤剂 | 0 · 1 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua/Water
- Solvent, formulation base; requires preservation, pure water is microbially prone.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Dicaprylyl Ether
- Lightweight diester solvent and emollient, non-greasy feel; common oil phase carrier; low irritation.
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- Lauroyl Lysine
- Lauroyl lysine, amino-acid surfactant derivative, mild foaming; often blended to lower irritation.
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.
- Undecane
- Undecane; light aliphatic hydrocarbon emollient; high volatility, pair with occlusives, flammable
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Arginine
- Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions
- Tridecane
- Tridecane, a long-chain alkane acting as emollient and solvent; petrochemical-derived, inert and low toxicity.
- Mel Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Mica
- Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required
- Panax Ginseng Root Extract
- Botanical extract for skin and hair conditioning; activity and irritation risk vary by source/purity, patch test for sensitive skin
- Cera Alba
- Animal-derived wax; emulsifier and occlusive; adds texture and emollience
- Capryloyl Glycine
- Functional surfactant with seborrhea-control properties; suited for oily or acne-prone skin.
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Sclerotium Gum
- Non-ionic gum for gels; neutral pH, requires dissolution via heating or fine milling
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
- Essential oil providing woody fragrance and skin conditioning; contains allergens, limited by III/122
- Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
- Bio-fermented filtrate for antimicrobial and anti-dandruff effects; assess individual variability, avoid in known allergy.
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skin
- Adenosine
- Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair
- Caramel
- Colorant for brown shades; some processes involve sulfites, check specs.
- Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
- Ylang-ylang essential oil, natural fragrance; contains multiple allergens, restrict usage per EU regulations, avoid for sensitive skin
- Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
- Vanilla extract adds scent and soothing; acts as natural fragrance, dose carefully.
- Bulnesia Sarmientoi Wood Oil
- Plant essential oil component, trace usage; prone to oxidation, potential sensitiser
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil/Orange Peel Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
- Aromatic essential oil; contains allergens (citronellol, limonene), requires labeling.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Chelating agent for stability; restricted substance, not permitted as single component or in mixtures at ≥0.1%.
- Farnesol
- Farnesol, a fixative and deodorant; listed as a EU 26 allergen, requires labeling, potential sensitizer.
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil/Sunflower Seed Oil
- Sunflower seed oil rich in oleic acid; moisturizing, barrier-repairing, low comedogenicity
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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