Kiehl's Mini Calendula Deep Clean Foaming Face Wash

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WORKS FOR

Cleansing
Anti-blemish

KEY INGREDIENTS

salicylic acid
glycerin
coco-betaine
sodium cocoyl glycinate

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$16.00

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Mini Calendula Deep Clean Foaming Face Wash

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What does the product description say?

"Mini Calendula Deep Clean Foaming Face Wash"

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WIMJ summary for cleansing

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco-betaine, sodium cocoyl glycinate) 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: coco-betaine

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
coco-betaine	HIGH
sodium cocoyl glycinate	HIGH

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What does the product description say?

"Oiliness, Acne, and Blemishes Formulation."

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WIMJ summary for anti-blemish

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
salicylic acid	HIGH

How honest is this product?

Promise	Can it deliver?
Cleansing
Anti-blemish

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 50/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
sodium cocoyl glycinate
coco-betaine
acrylates copolymer

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	40% - 60%
sodium cocoyl glycinate Helps oil and water mix together	8.9% - 13.4%
coco-betaine Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic	4.9% - 7.4%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	2.6% - 4%
acrylates copolymer Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency	2% - 3%
sea salt Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration	1.5% - 2.3%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.5% - 1%
prunus armeniaca seed powder	1.2% - 1.8%
unknown The ingredient is not recognized	TBC
sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH	0.55% - 1.25%
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	0.4% - 1%
chlorphenesin A preservative	0.16% - 0.32%
salicylic acid 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)	0.15% - 0.65%
hexyl cinnamal A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant	0.1% - 0.45%
linalool A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.05% - 0.3%
methylisothiazolinone A preservative. Is a frequent allergen	0.00075% - 0.0015%
citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH	0.01% - 0.1%
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Key ingredients	salicylic acid glycerin +2 more	Common: salicylic acid Other: bifida ferment lysate copper gluconate +1 more	Common: salicylic acid glycerin +1 more Other: ppg-5-ceteth-20 sodium laureth sulfate	Common: salicylic acid glycerin Other: capryloyl salicylic acid copper pca +1 more	Common: salicylic acid glycerin Other:	Common: salicylic acid glycerin Other: niacinamide glycosyl trehalose +1 more	Common: salicylic acid glycerin +1 more Other: lauric acid tocopherol +7 more	Common: glycerin Other: sulfur oligopeptide-10 +6 more	Common: salicylic acid glycerin Other: caffeine capryloyl glycine +4 more	Common: salicylic acid glycerin Other: kaolin zinc pca	Common: salicylic acid glycerin Other:
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Potential Irritants	methylisothiazolinone Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? hexyl cinnamal Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? coco-betaine Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? acrylates copolymer Has skin benefit? sodium cocoyl glycinate Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? coco-betaine Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? copper gluconate Has skin benefit? zinc gluconate Has skin benefit? sodium cocoyl glycinate Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? +6 more	alpha-isomethyl ionone Has skin benefit? isopropyl alcohol Has skin benefit? mentha piperita extract Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? benzyl salicylate Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? ci 16035 Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? coco-betaine Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? taurine Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? ppg-5-ceteth-20 Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? +16 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? menthol Has skin benefit? capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? coco-betaine Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? zinc gluconate Has skin benefit? vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract Has skin benefit? tetrasodium edta Has skin benefit? sodium dehydroacetate Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-10 stearate Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? +14 more	citronellol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? mentha piperita extract Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? eugenol Has skin benefit? coco-betaine Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? glycol distearate Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? acrylates copolymer Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? ppg-5-ceteth-20 Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? diazolidinyl urea Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? cocamidopropyl betaine Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? cucumis sativus fruit extract Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? hydroxyacetophenone Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? acrylates copolymer Has skin benefit? +9 more	rosa gallica flower extract Has skin benefit? farnesol Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? alpha-isomethyl ionone Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? hexyl cinnamal Has skin benefit? rosa canina fruit oil Has skin benefit? p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? ci 14700 Has skin benefit? ci 17200 Has skin benefit? o-cymen-5-ol Has skin benefit? tetrasodium edta Has skin benefit? potassium hydroxide Has skin benefit? lauric acid Has skin benefit? glycol stearate Has skin benefit? myristic acid Has skin benefit? sodium cocoyl glycinate Has skin benefit? +17 more	linalool Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? acrylates copolymer Has skin benefit? sulfur Has skin benefit? sodium cocoyl isethionate Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita extract Has skin benefit? sodium methyl cocoyl taurate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? caffeine Has skin benefit? gentiana lutea root extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? coco-betaine Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? sodium cocoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? disodium cocoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? sodium carboxymethyl starch Has skin benefit? +9 more	helichrysum italicum extract Has skin benefit? lavandula stoechas extract Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? peg-7 glyceryl cocoate Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? cocamidopropyl betaine Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? ci 42090 Has skin benefit? laureth-4 Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? sodium cocoyl glycinate Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? coco-betaine Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium cocoyl isethionate Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +17 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +21 more