Facial Fuel Energizing Scrub For Men INCI List & Ingredients | Kiehl's

Allergen & irritant analysis

4 flagged

This exfoliator from Kiehl's lists 35 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 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, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

2 known allergens in this formula

2 known irritants

Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
Limonene · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
Potassium hydroxide · pH adjusterHighly alkaline and corrosive in concentrated form; can cause burns and irritation if not properly diluted and neutralized. It is used in very small quantities to adjust pH.
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

HydratingScar healingAnti-agingBrighteningReduces irritationBarrier repairGood for oily skinReduces large poresDark spotsSkin texture

Key Ingredients

1
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
2
ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
3
AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
4
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.

Full Ingredient List

35

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, myristic acid, palmitic acid, perlite, potassium hydroxide, lauric acid, stearic acid, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, prunus armeniaca seed powder, disodium cocoyl glutamate, glycerin, sodium lauroyl glutamate, phenoxyethanol, ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol, sodium hydroxide, argilla, citric acid, sodium cocoyl glutamate, caprylyl glycol, pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, disodium edta, parfum, menthol, caffeine, limonene, glycine soja oil, tocopherol, castanea sativa seed extract, pentylene glycol, hydrolyzed soy protein, citrus aurantium dulcis juice, citrus limon juice, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, ethylhexylglycerin

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22parfum25limonene

Potential Concerns

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Facial Fuel Energizing Scrub For Men 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 Scrub For Men with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Facial Fuel Energizing Scrub For Men paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Facial Fuel Energizing Scrub For Men'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 Scrub For Men suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Facial Fuel Energizing Scrub For Men contains 2 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 Scrub For Men against your own profile.