Kiehl's Blue Herbal Acne Cleanser Treatment
Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution
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Kiehl's Blue Herbal Acne Cleanser Treatment Versus Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution

Face Cleanser
Facial Treatment
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on May 29, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or silicones

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances

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Ingredient Info

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Kiehl's Blue Herbal Acne Cleanser Treatment 34 ingredients

Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution 24 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Kiehl's Blue Herbal Acne Cleanser Treatment 34 ingredients

Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution 24 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Blue Herbal Acne Cleanser Treatment

Water

Skin Conditioning

Coco-Glucoside

Cleansing

Propylene Glycol

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

Emulsion Stabilising

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Coco-Betaine

Cleansing

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

Cleansing

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

Cleansing
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Dipropylene Glycol

Masking

Sodium Chloride

Masking
Can worsen Dry Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Hydrogenated Coconut Acid

Emollient
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Capryloyl Salicylic Acid

Exfoliating
Exfoliant IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Dark Spots IconHelps fight Acne Icon

Coconut Acid

Cleansing
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

T-Butyl Alcohol

Perfuming
Alcohol IconFragrance IconCan worsen Dry Skin Icon

Sodium PCA

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Camphor

Masking
May cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Menthol

Masking
May cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Boswellia Serrata Extract

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Isethionate

Cleansing

Hamamelis Virginiana Water

Astringent
Can worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Peumus Boldus Leaf Extract

Masking

Disodium EDTA

Alcohol

Antimicrobial
Alcohol IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

Masking
Helps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract

Cleansing

Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract

Masking
May worsen Eczema Icon

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Laminaria Saccharina Extract

Skin Protecting

Zinc Sulfate

Antimicrobial
Sulfate Icon

Pyridoxine Hcl

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Water, Coco-Glucoside, Propylene Glycol, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Glycerin, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrogenated Coconut Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Coconut Acid, T-Butyl Alcohol, Sodium PCA, Camphor, Menthol, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Sodium Isethionate, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Peumus Boldus Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Alcohol, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Xanthan Gum, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Zinc Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid

Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution

Water

Skin Conditioning

Propylene Glycol

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Alcohol Denat.

Antimicrobial
Alcohol IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin

Humectant

Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol

Skin Conditioning

3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Skin Conditioning
Vitamin C IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores Icon

PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30

Emulsifying

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Salicylic Acid

Masking
BHA IconPreservative IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Emulsion Stabilising

Potassium Hydroxide

Buffering

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Sodium Citrate

Buffering

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant
0 / 0 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant Icon

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Masking
Fragrance IconOil IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Disodium EDTA

Adenosine

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Linalool

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Tocopherol

Antioxidant
0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Citrus Aurantium Tachibana Peel Extract

Humectant

Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract

Skin Protecting

Water, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30, Phenoxyethanol, Salicylic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Potassium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Linalool, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Citrus Aurantium Tachibana Peel Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract

Ingredient Ratings

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Blue Herbal Acne Cleanser Treatment
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Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution
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When to use

Kiehl's Blue Herbal Acne Cleanser Treatment 34 ingredients

Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution 24 ingredients

21 Routines
52% use in am
48% use in pm
95% use every day
259 Routines
54% use in am
46% use in pm
90% use every day
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Kiehl's Blue Herbal Acne Cleanser Treatment 34 ingredients

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Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution 24 ingredients

4.00
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Expensive 67% Light 67% Absorbs Well 33%
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