Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate ingredients, decoded
What Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate is mostly made of, which ingredients do the work and what to watch for — based on the ingredient list the brand publishes.
Kiehl's
Midnight Recovery Concentrate
미드나잇 리커버리 컨센트레이트
What the brand says it does
A botanical night face oil meant to nourish and support the skin barrier while visibly reducing fine lines, dullness and dryness by morning.
23ingredients
0key ingredients
3worth knowing
What it targets
Based on which ingredients are in it, how high up the list they are, and whether they are key actives.
Worth knowing
- Contains fragrance or essential oils (Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officina-lis Leaf Oil/Rosemary Leaf Oil). Skip it if fragrance irritates your skin.
- Fragrance allergens listed: Coriandrum Sativum Oil/Coriander Seed Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil/Lavender Oil, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Limonene, Citral, Sclareolide, Rosa Spp/Rose Flower Oil. In the EU these must be named when above 0.001% in leave-on or 0.01% in rinse-off products.
- Contains ingredients that break down with light and air (Rosa Canina Fruit Oil). Close the cap tightly and store it somewhere cool and dark.
What most of it is made of
- Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideEmollient
- Dicaprylyl CarbonateEmollient
- SqualaneEmollient
- Rosa Canina Fruit OilPlant oil
- Oenothera Biennis OilPlant oil
We couldn’t find a marker ingredient (such as phenoxyethanol) to place the 1% line.
Full ingredient list, decoded (23)
| 1 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride카프릴릭/카프릭트라이글리세라이드Light, non-greasy emollient made from coconut oil fatty acids. | Emollient |
| 2 | Dicaprylyl Carbonate다이카프릴릴카보네이트Very light, dry emollient often used in sunscreens. | Emollient |
| 3 | Squalane스쿠알란Stable, skin-like oil that softens without feeling heavy. | Emollient |
| 4 | Rosa Canina Fruit Oil로즈힙열매오일Rosehip oil: light, rich in fatty acids; oxidises fast once opened. | Plant oil |
| 5 | Oenothera Biennis Oil달맞이꽃오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 6 | Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil호호바씨오일Liquid wax similar to skin sebum; lightweight and stable. | Plant oil |
| 7 | Coriandrum Sativum Oil/Coriander Seed Oil고수열매오일Fragrance component (essential oil or aroma chemical) on the EU list of allergens that must be named on the label — the list was extended in 2023. | Fragrance allergen |
| 8 | Tocopherol토코페롤Vitamin E. Antioxidant that also protects oils in the formula from going rancid. | Antioxidant |
| 9 | Lavandula Angustifolia Oil/Lavender Oil라벤더오일Fragrance component (essential oil or aroma chemical) on the EU list of allergens that must be named on the label — the list was extended in 2023. | Fragrance allergen |
| 10 | Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil센티드제라늄꽃오일Geranium essential oil used for scent; can irritate sensitive skin. | Fragrance |
| 11 | Linalool리날룰Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 12 | Rosmarinus Officina-lis Leaf Oil/Rosemary Leaf Oil로즈마리잎오일Essential oil or scent component; can irritate sensitive skin. | Fragrance |
| 13 | Citronellol시트로넬올Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 14 | Geraniol제라니올Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 15 | Lavandula Hybrida Oil라반딘오일Fragrance component (essential oil or aroma chemical) on the EU list of allergens that must be named on the label — the list was extended in 2023. | Fragrance allergen |
| 16 | Cucumis Sativus Extract/Cucumber Fruit Extract오이열매추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 17 | Curcuma Longa Extract/Turmeric Root Extract울금뿌리추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 18 | Limonene리모넨Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 19 | Citral시트랄Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 20 | Sclareolide스클라레올라이드Fragrance component (essential oil or aroma chemical) on the EU list of allergens that must be named on the label — the list was extended in 2023. | Fragrance allergen |
| 21 | Rosa Spp/Rose Flower Oil장미꽃오일Fragrance component (essential oil or aroma chemical) on the EU list of allergens that must be named on the label — the list was extended in 2023. | Fragrance allergen |
| 22 | Jasminum Officinale Extract/Jasmine Extract자스민추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 23 | Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil해바라기씨오일Linoleic-acid-rich oil that supports the skin barrier. | Plant oil |
Based on the ingredient list the brand publishes; formulas can change and differ by country. The order shows relative amounts, not exact percentages. General information, not medical advice.
Ingredient list as published on the brand’s official website. Formulas change and can differ by country, so check the list on your pack too. General information, not medical advice.