Kiehl's Gently Effective Blemish-Targeting Cleansing Paste - Malaysia Versus Freeman Manuka Honey & Tea Tree Oil Foaming Clay
Updated on April 08, 2025
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, sensitive skin, oily skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Kiehl's Gently Effective Blemish-Targeting Cleansing Paste 19 ingredients
Freeman Manuka Honey & Tea Tree Oil Foaming Clay 20 ingredients
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Kiehl's Gently Effective Blemish-Targeting Cleansing Paste 19 ingredients
Freeman Manuka Honey & Tea Tree Oil Foaming Clay 20 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Kaolin
Abrasive
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingGlyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingCarrageenan
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Chitosan
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Water, Glycerin, Kaolin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cetyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Glycolipids, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Carrageenan, Beta-Glucan, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Chitosan, Lactic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Water
Skin ConditioningBentonite
Absorbent
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Pumice
Abrasive
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Vinegar
Kaolin
Abrasive
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Disodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Diazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Cinnamal
Perfuming
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Bentonite, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Titanium Dioxide, Pumice, Propylene Glycol, Vinegar, Kaolin, Xanthan Gum, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Parfum, Cinnamal, CI 15985, CI 16035
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Kaolin is a clay. It is used for oil control and to help minimize pores. Like other clays, kaolin has the ability to absorb excess sebum or oil. This can help clean out pores and mattify the skin.
Some types of kaolin may have exfoliating properties. When water is added to kaolin, it becomes a paste with small abrasive particles.
Most kaolin is a white color, but may be pink/orange/red depending on where it comes from.
The name 'kaolin' comes from a Chinese village named 'Gaoling'. Kaolin clay comes from rocks rich in kaolinite. Kaolinite, the mineral, has a silicate layered structure. Kaolinite is formed from chemical weathering of aluminum siilicate minerals.
Besides skincare, kaolin is commonly used to make glossy paper, in ceramics, toothpaste, and as medicine to soothe stomach issues.
Learn more about KaolinWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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