Allergen & irritant analysis
1 flaggedThis cleanser from Kiehl's lists 17 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- Cocamidopropyl betaineKnown allergen (surfactant): Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Not detected: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.
Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:
- 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
- 1ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Full Ingredient List
17INCI (full list, INCI order): zea mays starch, disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, sodium lauroyl glutamate, potassium cocoyl glycinate, kaolin, potassium chloride, cellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, perlite, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, magnesium stearate, tartaric acid, water, cocamidopropyl betaine, aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, allantoin, sodium chloride
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
Frequently asked questions
Is Rare Earth Deep Pore-Minimizing & Polishing Powder Cleanser fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Rare Earth Deep Pore-Minimizing & Polishing Powder Cleanser's listed ingredients. "Not detected" isn't an absolute guarantee, but it's a good sign for fragrance-sensitive skin — confirm against the current pack and your own triggers.
Is Rare Earth Deep Pore-Minimizing & Polishing Powder Cleanser paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Rare Earth Deep Pore-Minimizing & Polishing Powder 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 Rare Earth Deep Pore-Minimizing & Polishing Powder Cleanser suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Rare Earth Deep Pore-Minimizing & Polishing Powder Cleanser contains 1 flagged allergen and 0 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 Rare Earth Deep Pore-Minimizing & Polishing Powder Cleanser against your own profile.