Smoothing Oil-to-Foam Body Cleanser

Smoothing Oil-to-Foam Body Cleanser

15ingredients
Body WashKiehl's

Full INCI list with a per-ingredient allergen & irritant analysis below.

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Reef-safeParaben-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeVeganOil-freeAlcohol-freeCruelty-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

4 flagged

This body wash from Kiehl's lists 15 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 4 known contact allergens in the INCI list. That includes 3 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, coumarin, benzyl alcohol). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

4 known allergens in this formula
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
  • Coumarin · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Benzyl alcohol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Propylene glycol · solvent · lowKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol

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

HydratingAnti-agingReduces irritationRedness reducingScar healingBarrier repair

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
  • 2
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.

Full Ingredient List

15

INCI (full list, INCI order): zea mays germ oil, ricinus communis seed oil, diethylhexyl sodium sulfosuccinate, cocamide mipa, parfum, propylene glycol, persea gratissima oil, vitis vinifera seed oil, cocos nucifera oil, oryza sativa bran oil, coumarin, tocopherol, benzyl alcohol, helianthus annuus seed oil, rosmarinus officinalis extract

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5parfum6propylene glycol11coumarin

Potential Concerns

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Smoothing Oil-to-Foam Body Cleanser contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 3 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, coumarin, benzyl alcohol. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Smoothing Oil-to-Foam Body Cleanser with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Smoothing Oil-to-Foam Body Cleanser paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Smoothing Oil-to-Foam 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 Smoothing Oil-to-Foam Body Cleanser suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Smoothing Oil-to-Foam Body Cleanser contains 4 flagged allergens 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 Smoothing Oil-to-Foam Body Cleanser against your own profile.