Bath and Shower Liquid Body Cleanser INCI List & Ingredients | Kiehl's

Allergen & irritant analysis

14 flagged

This body wash from Kiehl's lists 34 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 13 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 9 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, linalool, alpha-isomethyl ionone, hexyl cinnamal, benzyl cinnamate, and more). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

13 known allergens in this formula

1 known irritant

Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix II
Benzyl alcohol · preservative · mediumKnown allergen (preservative): Benzyl Alcohol
Linalool · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
Alpha-isomethyl ionone · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Hexyl cinnamal · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Hexyl Cinnamal
Benzyl cinnamate · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
Cocamidopropyl betaine · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Decyl glucoside · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Decyl Glucoside
Propylene glycol · solvent · lowKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
Limonene · fragrance · lowKnown allergen (fragrance): Limonene
Benzyl salicylate · fragrance · lowKnown allergen (fragrance): Benzyl Salicylate
Geraniol · fragrance · lowKnown allergen (fragrance): Geraniol
Citronellol · fragrance · lowKnown allergen (fragrance): Citronellol
Sodium hydroxide · otherStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.

Not detected: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance.

Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:

People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin
People sensitised to preservatives (e.g. MI/MCI or formaldehyde releasers)
People prone to irritation, or with very dry / eczema-prone skin

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

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Benefits

HydratingBrighteningBarrier repairReduces irritationGood for oily skinReduces large poresRedness reducingScar healingAcne fightingSkin texture

Key Ingredients

1
AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
2
BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.

Full Ingredient List

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, glycerin, cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium cocoamphoacetate, ppg-5-ceteth-20, sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, decyl glucoside, sodium chloride, sucrose cocoate, peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, parfum, sodium hydroxide, caprylyl glycol, citric acid, peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, propylene glycol, salicylic acid, limonene, benzoic acid, benzyl alcohol, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, linalool, benzyl salicylate, alpha-isomethyl ionone, geraniol, aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, citronellol, hexyl cinnamal, benzyl cinnamate, sodium pca, citrus grandis fruit extract, hydrolyzed soy protein, sorbitol

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4cocamidopropyl betaine8decyl glucoside12parfum17propylene glycol19limonene23linalool 24benzyl salicylate26geraniol28citronellol 29hexyl cinnamal

Potential Concerns

May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.

Frequently asked questions

Does Bath and Shower Liquid Body Cleanser contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 9 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, linalool, alpha-isomethyl ionone, hexyl cinnamal, benzyl cinnamate, limonene, benzyl salicylate, geraniol, citronellol. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Bath and Shower Liquid Body Cleanser with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Bath and Shower Liquid Body Cleanser paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Bath and Shower Liquid Body Cleanser's listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.

Is Bath and Shower Liquid Body Cleanser suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Bath and Shower Liquid Body Cleanser contains 13 flagged allergens and 1 irritant (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check Bath and Shower Liquid Body Cleanser against your own profile.