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Summary
Highlights
The Kiehl's Since 1851 Acne-Treating Cleansing Paste is formulated with salicylic acid to help reduce and prevent acne without drying skin.
Benefits
- Helps to treat acne and prevent future blemishes
- Non-drying formula
- 99% Biodegradable formula
- Can be used as cleanser, mask, or spot treatment for face
- Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone skin types
- Paraben-free
Key Ingredients
- Salicyclic Acid
- Charcoal
- Centella
Research Results
- Kiehl's acne cleansing paste is clinically proven to help reduce acne:
- In 3 Days, Reduces 4 Types of Acne*
- -49% Acne Count in 1 Week**
- *Based on an expert grading of papule, pustule, whitehead and blackhead count.
- **Based on an expert grading of inflammatory (papule & pustule) acne count.
- 100% saw clearer skin in 1 week***
- ***Results based on expert grading on one or of inflammatory and non inflammatory count at 4 weeks.
Item 2642241
Dispense into palm and apply to face. Wash thoroughly with water or wet towel. Follow with Kiehl's Acne Lotion and Kiehl's Acne Liquid Pimple Patch.
Water Glycerin Kaolin Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate Glyceryl Stearate Se Cetyl Alcohol Niacinamide Glycolipids Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide Carrageenan Beta-Glucan Centella Asiatica Extract Ceramide Np Charcoal Powder Chitosan Lactic Acid Sodium Benzoate Sodium Hydroxide Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Salicylic Acid.
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Most Helpful Positive Review
A game-changer for acne-prone skin!
I've tried countless cleansers over the years, but Kiehl's Gently Effective Acne Treating Cleansing Paste stands in a league of its own. From the very first use, I noticed a difference—my skin felt clean but never stripped, refreshed but never tight. The texture is unique: a creamy, paste-like formu...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Deep Cleaning Facial Cleanser
I really enjoyed this product. The texture is nice, and my face felt super clean and refreshed after each use. I appreciated that it didn't feel overly drying, which can be a problem with some acne treatments. However, I did notice some breakouts shortly after starting it. I'm not sure if it's just...
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I received this product in exchange for my honest review The perfect acne treatment. The texture is a soft paste and it is worth the money and I do believe it is very effective and does not have a strong sense and the packaging is very clean.
Absolutely worth it!
I received this product in exchange for my honest review.I do community theater and after a run of a show,I always break out. I used this paste as a spot treatment and saw an immediate reduction in the size of my zits. As the paste dried, you could see it pulling the bad stuff out! The smell is great but minimal. I can tell this bottle will last me a long while!
Great acne treating paste
[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] I'm surprised by how good this paste is working. It is nice thick paste with very light neutral scent. The tub is big and the product last for a very long time. The packaging itself is adorable. The ingredients inside of it seems really clean which is a huge plus for me. After each use my skin feels so much cleaner and smoother. I highly recommend it for people with sensitive and acne prone skin.
Great 3 in 1 product
[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] This product can be used as a mask, a cleanser and ita great for acne. It has a creamy texture and leaves skin feeling clean and refreshed. I like how it did help with my acne and overall it didnt dry my skin. You only need to use a little and it will do wonders!
Love the product and will recommend it!
[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] Its take me a little bit due to the fact that I want to use it for few day before input in my honest review! The scent is pleasant not overly smelly or smelly muggy! The texture is a little bit thicker than expected it! Love the feel of my skin after cleaning it off! Will definitely recommend it!
