Description

The Calendula Herbal‑Extract Toner from Kiehl’s is a cult‑favorite, gentle facial toner formulated with hand‑placed calendula petals. It delivers a refreshing, soothing rinse without harsh synthetic drying agents—intended especially for normal to oily, sensitive, or acne-prone skin.

This alcohol-free formula aims to reduce dryness and discomfort while improving skin’s texture and appearance.

Key Ingredients & Benefits

• Calendula (Calendula Officinalis Extract / Petals): Known for anti‑inflammatory and soothing properties. Helps calm irritated skin and reduce redness.
• Great Burdock Root (Arctium Lappa Root Extract): Acts as a soothing, hydrating, oil‑regulating botanical.
• Allantoin: Soothes, softens, and protects the skin.
• Hedera Helix (Ivy Leaf / Stem Extract): Provides a gentle astringent and soothing effect.
• Hydrolyzed Corn Starch: Helps with texture, binding, and gives a soft skin feel.
• Supporting ingredients: humectants, buffers, stabilizers, etc.

Clinical / User Results & Claims

From Kiehl’s (as claimed) and third‑party listings:

1. After 3 days: improvements observed in

• Visible redness
• Oiliness / shine
• Appearance of pores
• Blemish count

2. After 28 days (clinical grading on 62 subjects):

• Oiliness reduced by ~68%
• Shine reduced ~66%
• Redness reduction ~63%
• Appearance of pores ~46%
• Blemish count ~37%

3. In a user panel (52 volunteers over 4 weeks):

• 92% said skin was softer
• 90% said complexion more radiant
• 89% said skin tone more even
• 87% felt soothing effect
• 85% said skin smoother

How to Use

• After cleansing, moisten a sterile cotton pad (or your fingers) with the toner.
• Gently sweep across the face (avoiding the eye area).
• Use morning and/or night, before serums and moisturizers.
• Can be used daily.