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Kiehl's
Clearly Corrective Brightening & Exfoliating Daily Cleanser
A face wash built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
INR 2800.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Dry skin
- Oily skin
- Combination skin
- Normal skin
- Sensitive skin
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Dullness
- Uneven texture
How to use
Ensure your fingertips are clean, take a small amount of facial cleanser Gently massage on your face using upward, circular motion, avoid the immediate eye area Rinse with lukewarm water or wipe it off with a damp cloth For best results: Use during both day and night Use with your skin care routine and SPF protection
What's inside
Ingredients List
4 trigger at least one check · 16 trigger none
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Tachibana Peel Extract, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Propylene Glycol
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Irritation2
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
May Worsen Eczema2
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate →Coco-Betaine
Antistatic, Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Coco-Betaine isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Betaine →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Acrylates Copolymer
Antistatic, Binding, Film Forming
2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, polymer with ethyl 2-propenoate and methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
Learn more about Acrylates Copolymer →Perlite
Absorbent, Bulking
Inert siliceous material consisting chiefly of silicon, aluminum, sodium and potassium oxides
Learn more about Perlite →Sodium Chloride
Bulking, Fragrance, Oral Care, Viscosity Controlling
Sodium chloride
Learn more about Sodium Chloride →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide →Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Chlorphenesin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Chlorphenesin →
Dupes
- SkinCeuticals Simply Clean Oily Skin Cleanser77% match
- Kiehl's Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash73% match
- Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Daily Cleanser72% match
- Kiehl's Cucumber Herbal Conditioning Cleanser71% match
- La Roche-Posay Vitamin C Brightening Facial Cleanser68% match
- SkinCeuticals Soothing Cleanser Gentle Foaming Facial Cleanser67% match