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Summary
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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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Multi use clay mask
[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] I love Kiehls brand and have used them for years. This cleansing paste is shown to do it all. When I got it I was so excited to use it as a face wash. It did not do very well and it felt like it was not intended to be a wash. It felt like I tried to use a clay mask to wash my face. I do like using it as a spot treatment. Overall good product but I was disappointed.
Works great
[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] This is a great product! It's like a three in one kind of product. I was able to use it to cleanse my face, use it as a mask, and spot treatment. You don't need a lot. A little goes a long way! It absorbs the excess oils very well. You get your money worth out of it.
Good cleanser, but not for acne
[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] I was very excited about this as I have acne prone skin. Unfortunately, I didn't see a huge difference after using it for almost 2 weeks. It is a very gentle and moisturizing cleanser, after using it my skin felt clean and not tight. As a mask or as a topical treatment, something that is also recommended, I didn't notice a difference either. Overall a good cleanser, but I didn't see a difference for acne.
Run don't walk.
[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] Loving this cleansing paste! It leaves my skin soft, refreshed, and glowing without any dryness or irritation. It doesn't have a smell and you really get a bang for your buck.
Takes time to adjust, but deliver results
[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] I'll admit—I wasn't totally sold at first. The scent is on the stronger side, which threw me off, and I had to play around with how to use it. But after trying it as a cleanser, a spot treatment, and even a full-face mask, I started seeing improvements. I even used it on my arms where I had a few breakouts, and it actually helped calm them down. It might take some experimenting, but once you figure out what works for your skin, it's a solid product—especially if you deal with acne in more than just one area.