Kiehl’s Centella Sensitive Facial Cleanser

Kiehl’sCentella Sensitive Facial CleanserIngredients

Kiehl’s Centella Sensitive Facial Cleanser is a product from Cleansers category with 11 ingredients. Notable: Glycerin, Tocopherol, Citric Acid. The product is made by Kiehl’s.

Centella Sensitive Facial Cleanser provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Softening, Soothing and 10 more.

Organic score: 55% natural vs 45% chemical.

INCI

1
Water
Solvent
2
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient, Fragrance ingredient
3
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
4
Dipropylene Glycol
Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
5
Carbomer
Emulsion stabilizer, Gel forming, Viscosity controlling agent
6
Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering agent
7
Caprylyl Glycol
Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Humectant
8
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin conditioning agent, Deodorant

All the Positive

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AHA [1]: Citric Acid
Antioxidants [2]: Tocopherol, Citric Acid
Moisturizing 4: Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin
Softening 3: Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin
UV Protection 1: Tocopherol
Cleansing 1: Citric Acid

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Tocopherol
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
Ethylhexyl Palmitate

ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
Cruelty free
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Glycerin#3Tocopherol#10
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Ethylhexyl Palmitate#2
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Citric Acid#11

Detailed view

Kiehl’s Centella Sensitive Facial Cleanser

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

#2Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient, Fragrance ingredient
Softening
Hair conditioning
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 4 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin

#3Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

#4Dipropylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Dipropylene Glycol is a solvent, emulsifier, viscosity decreasing, and masking agent. It helps to extract useful chemicals from plants and leaves, making natural components in a product more effective. It also helps to hydrate the skin. Considered safe for health and doesn't irritate the skin in common concentration.

#5Carbomer

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsion stabilizer, Gel forming, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Carbomer is used for formulation purposes. It helps to control the viscosity and flow of a product. It’s considered safe but only if it’s well purified. Poorly purified carbomers may contain benzol which may lead to irritation.

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