kiehls Kiehl’s Cucumber Herbal Conditioning Cleanser
kiehls Kiehl’s Cucumber Herbal Conditioning Cleanser lists 34 ingredients on its label, 28 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Aqua/Water
- Propylene Glycol
- Glycerin
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
- Coco-Betaine
- Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- Sodium Chloride
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Phenoxyethanol
- PEG-100 Stearate
- PPG-5-Ceteth-20
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Coconut Acid
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
- PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate
- Salicylic Acid
- Chlorphenesin
- Hydrogenated Coconut Acid
- Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract/Cucumber Fruit Extract
- Polyquaternium-53
- Disodium EDTA
- Lavandula Hybrida Oil
- Coco-Glucoside
- Sodium Isethionate
- PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
- Trideceth-6
- Citrus Limon Peel Oil/Lemon Peel Oil
- Limonene
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil/ Rosemary Leaf Oil
- Linalool
- Citric Acid
- Benzoic Acid
- Sodium Hydroxide
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Aqua/Water
- HUMECTANT
- Propylene Glycol
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
- ANTISTATIC
- Coco-Betaine
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- BULKING
- Sodium Chloride
- EMULSION STABILISING
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Other ingredients
PhenoxyethanolPEG-100 StearatePPG-5-Ceteth-20Glyceryl StearateCoconut AcidCaprylyl GlycolStyrene/Acrylates CopolymerPEG-55 Propylene Glycol OleateSalicylic AcidChlorphenesinHydrogenated Coconut AcidCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract/Cucumber Fruit ExtractPolyquaternium-53Disodium EDTALavandula Hybrida OilCoco-GlucosideSodium IsethionatePEG-30 DipolyhydroxystearateTrideceth-6Citrus Limon Peel Oil/Lemon Peel OilLimoneneRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil/ Rosemary Leaf OilLinaloolCitric AcidBenzoic AcidSodium Hydroxide
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua/Water | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Coco-Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate | CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| PEG-100 Stearate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| PPG-5-Ceteth-20 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Coconut Acid | CLEANSING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 4 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer | FILM FORMING, OPACIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Chlorphenesin | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/50 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Hydrogenated Coconut Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract/Cucumber Fruit Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Polyquaternium-53 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lavandula Hybrida Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT · 限制 III/360 | 1 · – | Green |
| Coco-Glucoside | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Isethionate | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | — | Green |
| Trideceth-6 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Citrus Limon Peel Oil/Lemon Peel Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil/ Rosemary Leaf Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Benzoic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, pH ADJUSTERS · 限制 V/1 | 1 · – | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua/Water
- Solvent, formulation base; requires preservation, pure water is microbially prone.
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
- Amino acid based mild surfactant, soft lather; cleaning power increases with salt but may dry out.
- Coco-Betaine
- Mild amphoteric cleanser, good foam; may precipitate with cationics, control dose for low irritation
- Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- Mild cleanser with rich lather and low irritation; hygroscopic, requires moisture-resistant packaging
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- PEG-100 Stearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.
- PPG-5-Ceteth-20
- Not decoded yet
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- Coconut Acid
- Lauric acid for cleansing and emulsifying; strong surfactant, watch for over-drying in dry skin.
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
- Film former and opacifier for powder makeup; some batches contain sensitizing monomers.
- PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate
- Emollient/viscosity modifier for emulsions; contains PEG, monitor PEG-sensitive skin; adjust HLB for stability.
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Chlorphenesin
- Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.
- Hydrogenated Coconut Acid
- Hydrogenated saturated fatty acid for emulsification and skin conditioning; coconut-derived, low irritancy.
- Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract/Cucumber Fruit Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Polyquaternium-53
- Not decoded yet
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Lavandula Hybrida Oil
- Essential oil for emollience and fragrance; contains allergens like linalool, requires EU 26 labeling
- Coco-Glucoside
- Mild non-ionic surfactant for cleansing and foaming; rich foam, low irritation, suitable for sensitive and children's products
- Sodium Isethionate
- Mild surfactant with low foam but good cleaning; ideal for sensitive-skin cleansers.
- PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
- W/O emulsifier for fatty acids; contains PEG, verify preservative compatibility.
- Trideceth-6
- Not decoded yet
- Citrus Limon Peel Oil/Lemon Peel Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil/ Rosemary Leaf Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Benzoic Acid
- Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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