Product Reviews Rated 4.31 out of 5 stars
42 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review My Indispensable Keil's Product I love, love, love, love this stuff. After years of bouncing around from skin care to skin care I came across this. This is what got me into Kiehl's and it's what is keeping me here. I have never experienced a cleanser that leaves my face as fresh as this. I spent two years with Clinique and not once did I experience anything near this quality of cleanliness. I've used every drug store brand and other expensive brands and was on the verge of breaking down and going to Proactiv. I say breaking down because I don't relish the idea being locked into acne medication, because I get sporadic break outs and don't necessarily want to be locked into to all those harsh chemicals on my face. I also had my doubts it would work because Clinique acne line did absolutely nothing. Men's skin is just thicker and oiler and so many times things on the market are made for women's faces and it's as if "men can use it too!" is an afterthought. This product is truly amazing. I use it in the shower every morning and it lathers with a very small amount – about a nickel. The exfoliating agents in it mild and won't cut up your face like other exfoliates. I learned a while back that if you exfoliate daily with harsh products it actually can cause micro cuts and infections on your face leading to acne. This isn't harsh and doesn't leave me skin raw but it leaves absolutely 100% pure like I've never felt before.
Another reviewer mentioned it didn't wash off and it was like jelly. If you use too much of it I can see that being true. We all know, also that cleansing at a sink is a pain compared to doing it in the shower and this rinses off super easy in the shower without any residue left behind. I don't use in the evening when I use the Blue Herbal line instead so I can't really speak to using it at a sink, but it comes off super easily in the shower. The smell is AMAZING. I have used many a cleanser with questionable smell but I think this may hands down be the best. It even smells better than the Facial Fuel line in my humble opinion.
I use all three items in the oil eliminator line – even the sadly neglected toner. The toner and moisturizer do work for me and I know other people have skin like mine: oil prone and oily. It took my skin about a week to adjust, it actually produced more oil for that first week, but soon it adapted it and I can pretty much go all working day without worrying about oil. That's amazing and that in itself is an accomplishment. I suffer from occasional bouts of acne which other expensive brands have never been able to treat and I haven't had a single flare-up while using this. Which is amazing because I have stress induced acne and have been going through a career change these past couple months.
Of all of the Kiehl's products I use—and there are a lot—I consider this the most indispensable part of my skin care regiment, and one of the products that no other competitor has been able to replicate even half-way.
If you have oily skin, try it and give it at least two weeks.
Most Helpful Critical Review Much Anticipated; Much Disappointment I have struggled with oily skin since high school, and I have never found the ideal product that really tackles oil the way a lot of people - especially men - need it to. The Rare Earth collection works fine, but those products offer little nutrition for the skin, and serve just to mattify one's appearance. The Blue Herbal line is far too stripping, and most other "everyday" face washes don't do us oily people any favors either.
I enjoy the packaging and the scent of this product. I wouldn't call it a bad product, but there are far better products on the market, many of which are made by Kiehl's.
The texture is far too jelly-like and requires some extra rinsing to remove all of the residue. I have been using this for over 1 month, and my oiliness and pore size remains the same.
I will not be purchasing this product again. I found the best solution for oily skin remains Kiehl's Oil-Free Ultra Facial Wash. Perhaps I will try the new Calendula Foaming Wash next, but if not, I will most certainly return to the Ultra Oil-Free.
Reviewed by 42 customers Amazing 5
MackyM from Boston, MA
I had this as a sample for months and then when I went out of town, I decided to bring it with me. I used it after I shaved and it was completely life-changing. When to the store the next morning a bough a full size. Eliminates the oily skin and make your face somewhat super clean. Just make sure to use a recovery oil and moisturizer after so your skin don't look dry.
Meh 2
Nope from New England
Just dried the heck out of my skin making it even more oily than before. Have used about half the tube waiting for results on my slightly sensitive oily and acne-prone skin, but it's just not happening. Switched to Philosophy and can report better, more immediate results (skin texture, oily/shine control) for around the same price point.
Incredible product 5
manuel145 from nyc
I bought this about two years ago and it lasted for about a year. It's great and during the whole time using it, I never got a huge pimple that's lasted for more than three days. I just got one a few weeks ago because I was starting to break out again. After around a week of using it, my face was clear again. This says a lot coming from a 15 year old male. I highly recommend this product to anyone with oily skin who's struggling with acne.
Great cleanser 5
Gabriel82 from New York
This cleanser really does the job of keeping my oily skin clear and fresh. Foams up nicely and has just the right amount of scrub and Salicylic acid for pore clearing and exfoliating. The scent is nice and energizing just like any of the scents in the mens line. Perfect option for anyone who loves the facial fuel line but needs a little extra oil control.
Matte skin all day 5
Elijah76 from Los Angeles, CA
Originally used this once at night, but now use it for AM and PM routine. Excellent product for just wiping away oil and keeping my face matte throughout the day (even in hot and dry weather). If you use it AM/PM, make sure to have a good moisturizer, because it can be a little drying in some areas. Nonetheless, a highly effective cleanser. I would definitely recommend for those struggling with oily skin.
Matte skin all day 5
elijah23 from Los Angeles, CA
Originally used this once at night, but now use it for AM and PM routine. Excellent product for just wiping away oil and keeping my face matte throughout the day (even in hot and dry weather). If you use it AM/PM, make sure to have a good moisturizer, because it can be a little drying in some areas. Nonetheless, a highly effective cleanser. I would definitely recommend for those struggling with oily skin.
My husband loves this product. 5
Lilly from Indianapolis in
My husband uses this everyday and his skin looks so much better.
Great for oily skin/redness 5
CW from Cleveland
Great for oily t-zone with red/irritated dry face. I always wet my face before applying and use a little water to lather. Rinses off easily and leaves my face soft and smooth. Love this product and it's corresponding fade moisturizer
Nice 4
Ble from Biloxi, MS
Very nice scent and a relatively nice clean.
Not enough beads and difficult to rinse off 3
ChefEgon from Boston, MA
I thought I'd try this product and am not really thrilled with it. I like my skin to feel refreshed after washing. This really doesn't give me that clean tingly feel and it's very difficult to wash off. The smell is also a bit strong
Works great 5
Whit from WV
Smells great! Almost like a minty smell, not a manly smell at all. Hubby says it works well for his oily skin
Great face wash - not exfoliating 4
ScottG from Laguna Beach
I have both this and the classic face wash. I really like the scent of this product and it?s thicker texture. However, the texture makes it difficult for the crushed apricot to make much contact with the skin. Worth buying as a wash, but the stand-alone energizing exfoliating scrub is miles better.
Cleans good 5
HannahBanana from Texas
My husband love this product, he says he really likes how clean and oil free it makes his face. I've used it a few times and I like it as well, so it's not just for men in my opinion!
The beads are pointless 3
jman from Rochester, Mi
I like this cleanser. But the exfoliating beads in this product are a joke. Again, I like this stuff, but don?t get it expecting to exfoliate anything. I?d rate it higher if it wasn?t for the fact that it doesn?t quite do all that it claims.
Great for Anyone - Clears Pores! 5
Ragsy from Northern California
My husband gets Birchbox for Men, and this came as a sample. Genuinely, within a week of using his pores were clear and perfect, and combined with a good moisturizer and eye cream from Kiehl's it was a serious difference. So I tried it and had the same result, and now we are both stuck on it. Ignore that it's "for men" - skincare is skincare, and this works awesome on both of us.
cleared up my stubborn adult acne in a matter of days 5
dls from north carolina
my husband had received a sample of this and suggested I try it after raving about how soft his skin was... well I used it every other day for a week and noticed my stubborn chin acne was quickly diminishing. well his sample is low and he's hiding it from me now so I broke down and bought the full size. btw I'm a woman so don't think this product is just for men.
Must try! 5
Nikisue from Littleton
Absolutely amazing!
No More Oil: An Excellent Cleanser 5
KiehlsGuy from undisclosed
A little dab of this and you can work up a rich, cleansing lather that rinses away all oil, especially sebum. This has a subtle smell and a good exfoliating texture. If you want to purify your skin and get rid of facial oil, then buy this.
Very effective 5
Jessel03 from Minneapolis
This product is effective. The fragrance leaves a nice clean smell.
I agree with Kiehls offering a travel size
PLEASE OFFER A TRAVEL SIZE 4
DavidX from undisclosed
I love this product but travel regularly, PLEASE offer it in the smaller travel size!
Bought For My Husband- Now We Fight Over It! 5
ADale from Kansas City, MO
Bought this for my oily-skinned, acne--prone husband. However, I'm also oily so I tried it out. Smells refreshing and leaves my face so clean and smooth without overdrying. Now my husband and I fight over who gets to take it with them travelling. This is BOTH of our favorite cleansers, and we've been Keihls users for a long time.
Efficiently powerful yet gentle on skin! 5
Pyreaux from Brooklyn, NY
I love this product! I use it daily! I have oily skin so it truly helps remove dirt and oil from my pores. Love the exfoliating apricot seed texture: it's efficient yet not tough on my skin. My skin feels smooth and oil-free after every wash!
Solid Face Wash 5
VidaDC from Washington, D.C.
I use this face wash in the shower and unlike some other reviewers actually like its texture. I've found it does a good job of controlling oil on my face without drying it out, which can be a problem with some other face washes on the market.
The smell is nice, slightly minty and fairly masculine, and it does a good job of making my skin feel awake and polished. Finally, its a decent value since comparable products at Origins sell for slightly more.
In short, its a good high quality face wash. I haven't tried the regular facial fuel wash but like this product enough that I will be sticking with it for some time.
Get a Sample First! 3
nford from Portland, OR
This has great technology behind the product, but it just isn't my favorite. During the summer months I tend to have more oil on my skin and I've noticed this line does me justice - but I feel like there are better choices that Kiehl's has to offer.
Like others have noticed, its hard to completely wash the cleanser completely off your skin out of the shower - but if you wash your face in the shower, you won't have that problem with this product.
I can go with or without this product. Completely on the fence.
Cleans oil 5
Ardaa from Istanbul
This cleanser has a good lemongrass like smell. My skin is oily. This product is really awesome.
