Kiehl's Blue Herbal Acne Cleanser Treatment Review

Kiehl's Blue Herbal Acne Cleanser Treatment
Ingredients

Kiehl's Blue Herbal Acne Cleanser Treatment Ingredients

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Full Ingredient List (INCI):

Water, Coco-Glucoside, Propylene Glycol, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Glycerin, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrogenated Coconut Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Coconut Acid, t-Butyl Alcohol, Sodium PCA, Camphor, Menthol, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Sodium Isethionate, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Peumus Boldus Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Alcohol, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Xanthan Gum, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Zinc Sulfate, Pyridoxine HCl, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid
Review

Does Kiehl's Blue Herbal Acne Cleanser Treatment Work?

 
Kiehl's Blue Herbal Acne Cleanser Treatment is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.
 
However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredient Breakdown section below.
 
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Ingredient Breakdown

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
75
6
4
3
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
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0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
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Coco-Glucoside
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Propylene Glycol
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Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
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Glycerin
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Coco-Betaine
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Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
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Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
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Dipropylene Glycol
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Sodium Chloride
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Butylene Glycol
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Phenoxyethanol
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Hydrogenated Coconut Acid
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Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
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Coconut Acid
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t-Butyl Alcohol
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Sodium PCA
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Camphor
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Menthol
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Boswellia Serrata Extract
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Sodium Isethionate
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Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water
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Peumus Boldus Leaf Extract
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Disodium EDTA
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Alcohol
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Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract
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Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract
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Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
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Xanthan Gum
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Laminaria Saccharina Extract
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Zinc Sulfate
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Pyridoxine HCl
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Sodium Hydroxide
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Citric Acid
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %75
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Coco-Glucoside
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Coco-GlucosideA mild cleansing and foaming agent. It can be used on its own as a gentle cleanser in a skin cleansing product or can be combined with more powerful cleansing agents, called anionic surfactants, to make them milder on the skin.
Propylene Glycol
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Propylene GlycolA clear, thick, odorless liquid of synthetic origin. Its main function is to stabilize cosmetic products exposed to varying temperatures. It is also a moderately strong humectant with similar properties to glycerin.
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl TaurateAn emulsion stabilizer and thickener with gelling properties. The products containing this ingredient frequently feature lightweight and refreshing aesthetics upon application to the skin.
Glycerin
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Coco-Betaine
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Coco-BetaineA naturally-derived cleansing agent often paired with other surfactants. It can help make other cleansing agents less harsh on the skin, and it also provides high amounts of fine foam.
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateA coconut-derived surfactant that features gentle cleansing capabilities. This mild cleansing agent is commonly used in skin cleansing products and is especially useful in solid bar cleansers, like syndet bars.
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateA coconut-derived or synthetic surfactant that creates a gentle, creamy foam. It is popular in baby shampoos, body washes, and many other rinse-off products as a complement to other surfactants.
Dipropylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Dipropylene GlycolA clear, colorless liquid that has several uses. One of its main functions is as a solvent. Dipropylene glycol is also used to reduce the thickness of skincare products.
Sodium Chloride
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Chloride

You’re definitely familiar with sodium chloride, even if you don’t think you are. It’s table salt! Salt works well with some cleansing ingredients (surfactants) to thicken them into gels. It also acts as a stabilizer for water-in-oil emulsions.

Butylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Butylene Glycol

A clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.

Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.
Hydrogenated Coconut Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated Coconut Acid
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Capryloyl Salicylic AcidA derivative of salicylic acid, with bigger and more lipid-soluble molecules. This makes it more powerful and safer than salicylic acid. It is used as an exfoliating and peeling agent.
Coconut Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Coconut AcidAn emollient and cleansing mixture of fatty acids obtained from coconut oil that contains lauric, myristic, and palmitic acids.
t-Butyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
t-Butyl Alcohol
Sodium PCA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium PCAOne of the most important parts of the skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor, a mixture of various compounds that keeps the skin’s surface well hydrated. Sodium PCA is used in skincare for its fantastic humectant properties.
Camphor
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CamphorA multifunctional fragrance ingredient that makes a great plasticizer.
Menthol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
MentholA volatile compound isolated from peppermint oil. It causes a cooling sensation on the skin that can be very soothing. Menthol can also act as a topical painkiller. In more sensitive individuals, however, it may cause skin irritation or an allergy.
Boswellia Serrata Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Boswellia Serrata ExtractAn extract of Indian frankincense with a pleasant, earthy scent. It contains anti-inflammatory boswellic acids that assist in treating skin diseases such as eczema (although the research is still ongoing).
Sodium Isethionate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Isethionate
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) WaterA fragrant, astringent essential water obtained by steeping and distilling the twigs and leaves of the witch hazel plant. It leaves the skin feeling tight and refreshed after application and helps with the healing of small cuts on the skin.
Peumus Boldus Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Peumus Boldus Leaf Extract
Disodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Disodium EDTAA synthetic chelator that helps to maintain the look and smell of a product by 'locking up' troublesome metal ions.
Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
AlcoholAn effective antimicrobial ingredient that kills bacteria, fungi, and even some viruses. It is also an excellent solvent and astringent. Alcohol helps to create lighter and less viscous products. It can, however, be dehydrating and skin-sensitizing.
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root ExtractA fragrant and anti-inflammatory extract derived from ginger roots. It is a major part of Chinese traditional medicine. In can increase blood circulation, which helps with skin healing and skin metabolism.
Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sanguisorba Officinalis Root ExtractAn extract from the root of the great burnet plant that is rich in astringent tannins and cleansing saponins. Its anti-wrinkle activity has yet to be confirmed.
Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cinnamomum Cassia Bark ExtractA fragrant extract obtained from Chinese cinnamon bark with some added antioxidant and antimicrobial effects. The essential oil is responsible for its cinnamon scent.
Xanthan Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Xanthan GumA natural multi-functional ingredient that originates from fermented sugars. Xanthan gum acts as a viscosity-building agent to thicken skincare products. It is also an excellent stabilizer and works well to hold other ingredients together.
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Laminaria Saccharina ExtractA soothing extract derived from a species of edible brown seaweed called sugar kelp or Devil’s apron (due to its shape and large surface). It contains water-binding and soothing polysaccharides, as well as many beneficial minerals.
Zinc Sulfate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Zinc Sulfate
Pyridoxine HCl
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pyridoxine HClA B-vitamin that helps regulate sebum production.
Sodium Hydroxide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Hydroxide

An ingredient that is able to bring the pH of a product up, thereby making it less harsh on the skin.

Citric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citric AcidA gently exfoliating AHA that helps to remove the top layer of dead skin cells. In comparison to other AHAs, citric acid has been shown to be one of the least effective. It is also very commonly used as a stabilizing and pH-controlling agent.