Allergen & irritant analysis
8 flaggedThis cleanser from Kiehl's lists 36 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 6 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 2 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, limonene). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- Benzophenone-3Known allergen (sunscreen): Oxybenzone
- LimoneneKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Propylene glycolKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
- Decyl glucosideKnown allergen (surfactant): Decyl Glucoside
- Sodium lauryl sulfateKnown allergen (surfactant): Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
- Ammonium lauryl sulfateKnown sensitizer, similar to SLS, can be irritating for sensitive skin.
- Tea-lauryl sulfateA sulfate-based surfactant known for its potential to cause skin irritation, dryness, and sensitization, especially for individuals with sensitive skin.
Not detected: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives. Contains: added fragrance, SLS / SLES sulfates.
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
- 1Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 2AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
Full Ingredient List
36INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, ammonium lauryl sulfate, propylene glycol, caprylyl glycol, coco-betaine, acrylates/steareth-20 methacrylate copolymer, tea-lauryl sulfate, triethanolamine, coco-glucoside, phenoxyethanol, decyl glucoside, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, parfum, chlorphenesin, benzophenone-3, disodium edta, sodium chloride, zea mays germ oil, caffeine, menthol, limonene, polyquaternium-39, tocopherol, benzoic acid, ammonium sulfate, citric acid, sodium lauryl sulfate, castanea sativa seed extract, citrus aurantium dulcis juice, citrus limon juice, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, ethylhexylglycerin, ci 42090, ci 14700
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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 Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Frequently asked questions
Does Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 2 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, limonene. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Facial Fuel Energizing 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 Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash contains 6 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 Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash against your own profile.

