Kiehl's Pour Homme Bath & Shower Body Cleanser
Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate + 8 moreCan be harsh
“Pour Homme Bath & Shower Body Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people coco-betaine, coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · Salicylic acidWorks 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.
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · Salicylic acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceWorks 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl benzoate + 7 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%
Glycerin~4.4–5.3%
- 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 GlycerinSodium laureth sulfate~5.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfatePropylene glycol~3–3.6%
- 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 glycolDisodium cocoamphodiacetate~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoamphodiacetatePeg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate~1.9–2.4%
Sodium chloride~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideGlyceryl oleate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateCoco-betaine~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
More about Coco-betaineCoco-glucoside~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideParfum~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHexylene glycol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Ppg-26-buteth-26~0.45–0.7%
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateDisodium edta~0.45–0.65%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilSalicylic acid~0.3–0.6%
- 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 acidPeg-30 glyceryl cocoate~0.35–0.6%
Hydrolyzed soy protein~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Hydrolyzed soy proteinCitric 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 acidBenzyl benzoate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateLimonene~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneEugenol~0.2–0.4%
Benzyl alcohol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCoumarin~0.2–0.35%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.2–0.35%
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeLinalool~0.1–0.2%
Sodium pca~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaMedicago sativa extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Medicago sativa extractAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceSodium hydroxide~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Sodium laureth sulfate, Propylene glycol, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, Sodium chloride, Glyceryl oleate, Coco-betaine, Coco-glucoside, Parfum, Hexylene glycol, Sodium benzoate, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Disodium edta, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Salicylic acid, Peg-30 glyceryl cocoate, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Citric acid, Benzyl benzoate, Limonene, Eugenol, Benzyl alcohol, Coumarin, Hexyl cinnamal, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Linalool, Sodium pca, Medicago sativa extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sodium hydroxide
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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'sPour Homme Bath & Shower Body CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | LOréal Paris Men ExpertCool Power Shower Gel | Paula's choiceBody Wash | BIOTHERMLAIT SHOWER MILK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 84% | 83% | 82% |
| Price | — | $5.25 | $19.00 | $24.53 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 13 | 1 of 13 | 6 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Ppg-5-Ceteth-20 | Panthenol | Tartaric Acid |
| Irritancy | High | High | Low | High |
| 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 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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