This daily exfoliating cleanser from Kiehl's aims to purify and refine the skin's texture. It utilizes Amazonian White Clay and Oat Kernel Meal to absorb excess oil and gently slough away dead skin cells, leaving skin feeling smoother and looking clearer.
Sephora price
$29.00
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Sephora reviews
4.2 / 5
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Glass take
4.2 / 5 overall fit
A daily exfoliating cleanser that effectively cleanses and refines pores, particularly suited for normal to oily skin types.
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View SephoraWhat Sephora says
A cleanser that exfoliates skin and minimizes the look of pores.
Apply a generous amount of the formula to damp skin.
With clean fingertips, gently massage over face and/or neck in an upward and outward circular motion.
Remove thoroughly with lukewarm water.
Use morning and night.
Avoid immediate eye area.
What Glass adds
This is a solid daily cleanser for those who want gentle exfoliation and pore-refining benefits in their cleansing step. It’s best for normal to oily skin types and those concerned with texture or pore appearance. If your skin is very dry or sensitive, you might find it too stripping for daily use.
Gentle yet effective cleansing
Many users appreciate that this cleanser effectively removes impurities and oil without stripping the skin, leaving it feeling clean and refreshed.
Visible pore improvement
A recurring theme is the noticeable difference in pore size and appearance after using this product regularly.
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Routine fit
Use this cleanser as the first step in your morning and/or evening routine. Apply to damp skin, massage gently, and rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. Ensure you avoid the immediate eye area. Follow with your usual toner, serum, and moisturizer.
Why it works
The useful question is not whether this product is good in a vacuum. It is whether it makes your routine easier to run or just adds one more bottle with a familiar ingredient on it.
What it actually does well
Where it starts to feel redundant
Routine fit
Morning and Night
This cleanser is designed for daily use, making it suitable for both your morning and evening routines. In the morning, it helps to remove overnight buildup and prepare skin for the day. In the evening, it effectively removes makeup, sunscreen, and impurities accumulated throughout the day.
Glass rating
A daily exfoliating cleanser that effectively cleanses and refines pores, particularly suited for normal to oily skin types.
Exfoliation
4.0 / 5
The combination of Kaolin and Bentonite clays provides gentle physical exfoliation, helping to remove dead skin cells and unclog pores.
Pore Refinement
4.1 / 5
Customers report a noticeable reduction in the appearance of pores with consistent use, thanks to the clay ingredients.
Full ingredient breakdown
Solvent
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The primary ingredient in most cosmetic formulations, acting as a solvent for other ingredients.
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Hydration
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Clay
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1.0 / 10
A gentle clay known for its absorbent properties, helping to draw out impurities and excess oil from the skin.
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Oiliness, pore cleansing
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Clay
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1.0 / 10
Another type of clay with strong absorbent properties, effective at drawing out toxins and impurities.
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Oiliness, deep cleansing
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Humectant
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A solvent and humectant that helps to improve the texture of the product and draw moisture to the skin.
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Hydration, product texture
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Humectant
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A widely used humectant that attracts water to the skin, helping to keep it hydrated and soft.
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Hydration
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Colorant
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A white pigment used for color, also has some UV filtering properties.
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Color
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Emollient
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A fatty acid derived from coconut oil and glycerin, used to soften and smooth the skin.
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Emollience, skin softening
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Emollient/Thickener
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A fatty alcohol that acts as an emollient and thickener, helping to improve product texture and skin feel.
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Skin conditioning, texture
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Absorbent
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A natural absorbent that can help to soak up excess oil and provide a mattifying effect.
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Oil absorption
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Preservative
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2.0 / 10
A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth in cosmetic products.
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Product preservation
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Can be irritating for some sensitive skin types
Emulsifier
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2.0 / 10
An emulsifier that helps to blend oil and water ingredients, and can also act as a surfactant.
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Product stability
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Can potentially enhance penetration of other ingredients
Humectant/Preservative Booster
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1.0 / 10
A humectant that also has antimicrobial properties, often used to boost the effectiveness of preservatives.
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Hydration, preservation
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Thickener
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0.0 / 10
A natural polysaccharide used as a thickening agent to improve product texture.
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Product texture
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Emollient/Preservative Booster
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1.0 / 10
A skin-conditioning agent and preservative booster that can improve skin feel.
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Skin conditioning, preservation
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Antioxidant
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0.0 / 10
A form of Vitamin E, known for its antioxidant properties, helping to protect the skin from free radical damage.
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Antioxidant protection
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Emulsifier/Skin Conditioning
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0.0 / 10
A phospholipid that acts as an emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent, helping to create a smooth texture.
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Emulsification, skin conditioning
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Soothing Agent
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0.0 / 10
Known for its soothing, hydrating, and anti-inflammatory properties, it helps to calm the skin.
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Soothing, hydration
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Exfoliant/Soothing Agent
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1.0 / 10
A natural exfoliant that also has anti-irritant and anti-redness properties, helping to soothe the skin.
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Gentle exfoliation, soothing
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Soothing Agent
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0.0 / 10
A skin-conditioning agent that helps to soothe, protect, and promote healing.
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Soothing, skin healing
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FAQ
Yes, this cleanser is formulated for daily use, both morning and night, to gently exfoliate and cleanse the skin.
It is best suited for normal, combination, and oily skin types. Those with very dry or sensitive skin may find it too exfoliating for daily use.
The Amazonian White Clay and other absorbent ingredients help to draw out impurities and excess oil, which can minimize the appearance of pores.
