Calendula Deep Clean Foaming Face Wash INCI List & Ingredients | Kiehl's

Allergen & irritant analysis

6 flagged

This cleanser from Kiehl's lists 18 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 4 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 3 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (limonene, citral, citrus limon peel oil). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

4 known allergens in this formula

2 known irritants

Acrylates copolymer · nail_product · mediumKnown allergen (nail_product): Acrylates
Limonene · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
Citral · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Citral
Propylene glycol · solvent · lowKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
Citrus limon peel oil · fragranceContains potential sensitizers and EU 26 fragrance allergens (e.g., Limonene, Citral), which can cause skin irritation or photosensitivity, especially when exposed to sunlight.
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

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

Benefits

HydratingBrighteningReduces irritationRedness reducingScar healingBarrier repair

Full Ingredient List

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, sodium cocoyl glycinate, coco-betaine, glycerin, acrylates copolymer, sodium chloride, phenoxyethanol, citrus limon peel oil, limonene, sodium hydroxide, tetrasodium edta, propylene glycol, geranium maculatum oil, citral, calendula officinalis flower extract, cymbopogon schoenanthus oil, artemisia absinthium extract, citric acid

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9limonene12propylene glycol14citral

Potential Concerns

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Calendula Deep Clean Foaming Face Wash contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 3 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: limonene, citral, citrus limon peel oil. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Calendula Deep Clean Foaming Face Wash with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Calendula Deep Clean Foaming Face Wash paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Calendula Deep Clean Foaming Face Wash'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 Calendula Deep Clean Foaming Face Wash suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Calendula Deep Clean Foaming Face Wash contains 4 flagged allergens and 2 irritants (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 Calendula Deep Clean Foaming Face Wash against your own profile.