Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Kiehl's Grooming Solutions Nourishing Beard Grooming Oil versus Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate .
Published on February 16, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Kiehl's Grooming Solutions Nourishing Beard Grooming Oil 26 ingredients
Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate 23 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
- Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil
- Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
- Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
- Mentha Piperita Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil
- Geranium Maculatum Oil
- Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
- Lavandula Hybrida Oil
- Fusanus Spicatus Wood Oil
- Cistus Ladaniferus Oil
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Kiehl's Grooming Solutions Nourishing Beard Grooming Oil 26 ingredients
Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate 23 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Kiehl's Grooming Solutions Nourishing Beard Grooming Oil 26 ingredients
Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate 23 ingredients
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil • Persea Gratissima Oil • Squalane • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil • Tocopherol • Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil • Salicylic Acid • Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil • Glycine Soja Oil • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil • Mentha Piperita Oil • Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil • Geranium Maculatum Oil • Limonene • Isopropyl Myristate • Zingiber Officinale Root Oil • Citronellol • Lavandula Hybrida Oil • Linalool • Geraniol • Fusanus Spicatus Wood Oil • Cistus Ladaniferus Oil • Farnesol • Citric Acid
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Squalane • Rosa Canina Fruit Oil • Oenothera Biennis Oil • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Coriandrum Sativum Oil • Tocopherol • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil • Linalool • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil • Citronellol • Geraniol • Lavandula Hybrida Oil • Cucumis Sativus Extract • Curcuma Longa Leaf Extract • Limonene • Citral • Sclareolide • Rose Flower Oil • Jasminum Officinale Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideKiehl's Grooming Solutions Nourishing Beard Grooming Oil contains this as ingredient number 1.
Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 1.
Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Learn more about SqualaneKiehl's Grooming Solutions Nourishing Beard Grooming Oil contains this as ingredient number 4.
Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 3.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolKiehl's Grooming Solutions Nourishing Beard Grooming Oil contains this as ingredient number 7.
Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 8.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneKiehl's Grooming Solutions Nourishing Beard Grooming Oil contains this as ingredient number 16.
Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 18.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolKiehl's Grooming Solutions Nourishing Beard Grooming Oil contains this as ingredient number 19.
Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 13.
Lavandula Hybrida Oil is an oil.
Kiehl's Grooming Solutions Nourishing Beard Grooming Oil contains this as ingredient number 20.
Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 15.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolKiehl's Grooming Solutions Nourishing Beard Grooming Oil contains this as ingredient number 21.
Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 11.
Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolKiehl's Grooming Solutions Nourishing Beard Grooming Oil contains this as ingredient number 22.
Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 14.
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Kiehl's Grooming Solutions Nourishing Beard Grooming Oil 26 ingredients
Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate 23 ingredients
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Kiehl's Grooming Solutions Nourishing Beard Grooming Oil 26 ingredients
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Kiehl's Grooming Solutions Nourishing Beard Grooming Oil 26 ingredients
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Luvs it~
Love the lavender scent. Love the texture, not greasy and absorbs nicely. My skin LOVES this product! Always soft and hydrated in the AM...
Luvs it~
Love the lavender scent. Love the texture, not greasy and absorbs nicely. My skin LOVES this product! Always soft and hydrated in the AM after using this product.
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