Works for
CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate + 7 moreCleanses gently
“Kiehl's Since 1851 Body Fuel All-In-One Energizing Wash is an invigorating hair and body wash for men for head-to-toe cleansing.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, glycol distearate, peg-55 propylene glycol oleate, ppg-5-ceteth-20, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, sodium lauryl sulfoacetate) 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
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Salicylic acid, Zinc gluconateWorks 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.
ExfoliationSide benefit · Salicylic acid, Zinc gluconateWorks 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~7.7–9.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineDisodium laureth sulfosuccinate~5.7–7%
Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate~3.7–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateSodium lauryl sulfoacetate~2.7–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium lauryl sulfoacetateDecyl glucoside~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideGlycol distearate~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateSodium chloride~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideParfum~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPolyquaternium-10~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-10Ppg-5-ceteth-20~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A solvent with some emollient properties
More about Ppg-5-ceteth-20Caprylyl glycol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolLimonene~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneAcrylates copolymer~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymerCarbomer~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerPeg-55 propylene glycol oleate~0.4–0.65%
Salicylic acid~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
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)
More about Salicylic acidPropylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolCitric acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidMenthol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Benzoic acid~0.3–0.5%
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateSodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Zea mays germ oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Caffeine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineGlycerin~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinZinc gluconate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Zinc gluconateTocopherol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolAscorbyl glucoside~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about Ascorbyl glucosideLinalool~0.2–0.4%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.45%
Sodium acetate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Olea europaea fruit oil~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilSodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and slow down the water loss over time
More about 2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediolCastanea sativa seed extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help neutralize free radicals
More about Castanea sativa seed extractCitrus aurantium dulcis juice~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus limon juice~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Isopropyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritation
More about Isopropyl alcoholPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, Decyl glucoside, Glycol distearate, Sodium chloride, Parfum, Polyquaternium-10, Ppg-5-ceteth-20, Caprylyl glycol, Limonene, Acrylates copolymer, Carbomer, Peg-55 propylene glycol oleate, Salicylic acid, Propylene glycol, Citric acid, Menthol, Benzoic acid, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Sodium hydroxide, Zea mays germ oil, Caffeine, Glycerin, Zinc gluconate, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl glucoside, Linalool, Sodium benzoate, Sodium acetate, Olea europaea fruit oil, Sodium hyaluronate, 2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol, Castanea sativa seed extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis juice, Citrus limon juice, Isopropyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Kiehl'sBody Fuel All-In-One Energizing WashYOUR PRODUCT | Baxter of CaliforniaInvigorating Body Wash - Italian Lime and Pomegranate | Paula's choiceBody Wash | Meishoku Brilliant ColorsSkin Soap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 82% | 77% | 76% |
| Price | $26.00 | $16.14−$9.86 | $19.00−$7.00 | $8.81−$17.19 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 18 | 1 of 18 | 3 of 18 |
| Key difference | — | Peg-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate | Panthenol | Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate |
| Irritancy | High | High | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 27 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
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