Allergen & irritant analysis
14 flaggedThis 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 10 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, limonene, benzyl alcohol, linalool, alpha-isomethyl ionone, and more). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- LimoneneKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Benzyl alcoholKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- LinaloolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Alpha-isomethyl iononeKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- GeraniolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- CitronellolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Hexyl cinnamalKnown allergen (fragrance): Hexyl Cinnamal
- Benzyl cinnamateKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Cocamidopropyl betaineKnown allergen (surfactant): Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Decyl glucosideKnown allergen (surfactant): Decyl Glucoside
- Propylene glycolKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
- Benzyl salicylateKnown allergen (fragrance): Benzyl Salicylate
- Sodium hydroxideStrong 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 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.
Benefits
Key Ingredients
- 1AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
- 2BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
Full Ingredient List
34INCI (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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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 10 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, limonene, benzyl alcohol, linalool, alpha-isomethyl ionone, geraniol, citronellol, hexyl cinnamal, benzyl cinnamate, benzyl salicylate. 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.

