Kiehl's Bath and Shower Liquid Body Cleanser Coriander

Kiehl's Bath and Shower Liquid Body Cleanser Coriander

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 7 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Bath and Shower Liquid Body Cleanser Coriander”
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This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, ppg-5-ceteth-20, sodium cocoamphoacetate, sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, sucrose cocoate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside

Disodium laureth sulfosuccinateEffect: High~9.6–11.7%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~4.5–5.4%
Sodium cocoamphoacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam~2.6–3.2%
Sodium lauryl sulfoacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~2–2.4%
Ppg-5-ceteth-20Effect: HighA solvent with some emollient properties~2–2.4%
Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~1.5–1.8%
Sucrose cocoateEffect: High~0.65–1%
Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.6–0.9%
Peg-6 caprylic/capric glyceridesEffect: HighHelps dissolve other ingredients~0.45–0.65%
Exfoliation
Side benefit · Salicylic acid
Works well

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.

Salicylic acidKey activeEffect: HighUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)~0.35–0.65%
Anti-blemish
Side benefit · Salicylic acid
Works well

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

Salicylic acidHeroEffect: HighUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)~0.35–0.65%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl salicylate + 6 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 21 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~4.5–5.4%est.
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~1.5–1.8%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.95–1.15%est.
Salicylic acidUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)High~0.35–0.65%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.6%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
HydroxycitronellalA fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
Coriandrum sativum fruit oilA plant oil that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Sodium cocoamphoacetateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foamMedium~2.6–3.2%est.
Ppg-5-ceteth-20A solvent with some emollient propertiesMedium~2–2.4%est.
Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.6–0.9%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.5–0.75%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.45–0.65%est.
Benzoic acidA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateUsed to improve stability of the formulationMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
Comedogenic
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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate~9.6–11.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Glycerin~4.3–5.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~4.5–5.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Sodium cocoamphoacetate~2.6–3.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam

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Ppg-5-ceteth-20~2–2.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

A solvent with some emollient properties

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Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate~2–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Decyl glucoside~1.5–1.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Sodium chloride~1.3–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Parfum~0.95–1.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Sucrose cocoate~0.65–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate~0.6–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium hydroxide~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Caprylyl glycol~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Citric acid~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps dissolve other ingredients

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Salicylic acid~0.35–0.65%
Hero · Anti-blemishIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryExfoliationAnti-blemishAntibacterialEvens skin tone

Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)

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Benzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Propylene glycol~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Benzyl salicylate~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Linalool~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to improve stability of the formulation

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Benzyl alcohol~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Hexyl cinnamal~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Hydroxycitronellal~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating

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Sodium pca~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

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Hydrolyzed soy protein~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingEvens skin toneAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing

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Sorbitol~0.1–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Coriandrum sativum fruit oil~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant oil that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Ppg-5-ceteth-20, Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, Decyl glucoside, Sodium chloride, Parfum, Sucrose cocoate, Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, Sodium hydroxide, Caprylyl glycol, Citric acid, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Salicylic acid, Benzoic acid, Propylene glycol, Benzyl salicylate, Linalool, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Benzyl alcohol, Limonene, Hexyl cinnamal, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Hydroxycitronellal, Sodium pca, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Sorbitol, Coriandrum sativum fruit oil

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