What it is: A purifying, clay powder cleanser with double-exfoliating power that detoxifies skin, reduces excess oil, and minimizes the look of pores.
Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Uneven Texture, and Oiliness
Formulation: Scrub
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Fairly Traded Amazonian White Clay: Absorbs excess oil and detoxifies skin.
- Microcrystalline Cellulose Grains: Visibly smooth skin through physical exfoliation.
- Alpha Hydroxy Acid: Visibly refines texture for softer, smoother skin.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It also comes in recyclable packaging.
What Else You Need to Know: Formulated with responsibly sourced Amazonian White Clay, this concentrated powder cleanser is Kiehl’s Since 1851’s very first powder-to-foam formula. It is activated with a touch of water, providing a deep yet gentle daily cleanse to visibly smooth imperfections and revitalize skin by drawing out dirt and toxins that can cause clogged pores.
Clinical Results: In a 4-week clinical study of 98 participants:
- 90.9% agree skin is smoother and more polished after 1 week
-Fairly Traded Amazonian White Clay: Absorbs excess oil and detoxifies skin.
-Microcrystalline Cellulose Grains: Visibly smooth skin through physical exfoliation.
-Alpha Hydroxy Acid: Visibly refines texture for softer, smoother skin.
Zea Mays Starch/Corn Starch, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Kaolin, Potassium Chloride, Cellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Perlite, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Magnesium Stearate, Tartaric Acid, Aqua/Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Allantoin, Sodium Chloride.
Suggested Usage:
-Gently shake before use.
-When used as a daily cleanser, apply a dime-size amount directly onto wet hands and work into a light foam, then apply onto damp facial skin in circular motions.
-Rinse thoroughly with water.
-Recommended as a daily cleanser twice a day.
-When used as a more intensive facial scrub, apply just a few drops of water to a dime-size amount of the clay powder cleanser to create a thicker paste.
-Rinse thoroughly with water.
-Recommended as a facial scrub 1–2 times a week.