Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash
1% Salicylic Acid Clearly Gentle Gel Face Wash For Acne-Prone Skin

Kiehl's

Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash

Plum

1% Salicylic Acid Clearly Gentle Gel Face Wash For Acne-Prone Skin

A face wash built around AHA, for hydration and barrier repair.

A face wash built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.

Face wash
Face wash
19 ingredients
25 ingredients

Brand price

INR 1700.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 293.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

  • AHA1

    Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

    Citric Acid

  • Panthenol (provitamin B5)1

    Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.

    Panthenol

  • BHA1

    Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.

    Salicylic Acid

  • Lactic acid1

    An AHA that also acts as a humectant.

    Sodium Lactate

  • Salicylic acid1

    The BHA used in acne treatment.

    Salicylic Acid

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  • Aqua (in both products)

    Solvent

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  • Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate

    Cleansing

    • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Coco-Betaine

    Cleansing

    • Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Glycerin (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Possibly animal-derived
    • Hydrating

  • Acrylates Copolymer

    Film Forming

  • Sodium Chloride

    Fragrance

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  • Phenoxyethanol (in both products)

    Preservative

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  • Citrus Limon Peel Oil

    Skin Conditioning

    • EU labelled fragrance allergen
    • Fragrance
    • Fragrant essential oil (sensitizer)
    • Phototoxic citrus oil (furocoumarin)
    • May Worsen Eczema
    • May Worsen Irritation
    • May Worsen Rosacea

  • Limonene

    Perfuming

    • EU labelled fragrance allergen
    • Fragrance
    • May Worsen Eczema
    • May Worsen Irritation
    • May Worsen Rosacea

  • Sodium Hydroxide (in both products)

    Buffering

    0 / —

Ingredients Explained

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