Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Detoxifying Concentrated Cleansing Bar
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CleansingSodium cocoyl isethionate, Stearic acid + 5 moreCleanses gently
“Rare Earth Deep Pore Detoxifying Concentrated Cleansing Bar”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (arachidic acid, coconut acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, sodium cocoyl glycinate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, stearic acid) 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.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Offering gentle exfoliation alongside a nourishing wash, the Kiehl’s Rare Earth Deep Pore Detoxifying Concentrated Cleansing Bar seeks to refine skin texture, while removing dirt and impurities.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Sodium cocoyl isethionate~25–38%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateStearic acid~7.6–11.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPalmitic acid~3.1–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidWater~3–4.5%
Coconut acid~2.3–3.4%
Magnesium aluminum silicate~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Magnesium aluminum silicateSodium isethionate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium cocoyl glycinate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glycinateKaolin~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinBambusa arundinacea stem extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium chloride~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideArachidic acid~0.15–0.65%
Myristic acid~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidCharcoal powder~0.15–0.6%
Ingredient list view
Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Stearic acid, Palmitic acid, Water, Coconut acid, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Sodium isethionate, Sodium cocoyl glycinate, Kaolin, Bambusa arundinacea stem extract, Sodium chloride, Arachidic acid, Myristic acid, Charcoal powder
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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'sRare Earth Deep Pore Detoxifying Concentrated Cleansing BarYOUR PRODUCT | CeraVeHydrating Cleanser Bar | CetaphilBrightness Creamy Cleanser Niacinamide | Peter Thomas RothWater Drench Cloud Cream Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 31% | 31% |
| Price | — | $7.99 | $21.15 | $28.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Np | Niacinamide | Sodium Hyaluronate |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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More alternatives: DHC Pure SoapNeutrogena Ultra Gentle Hydrating Cream to Foam Cleanser
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
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