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Details & care
What it is: A high-foaming cleanser that helps purify pores, removing traces of dirt and oil.
Who it's for: Anyone with oily or acne-prone skin types.
What it does: This medicated cleanser is formulated with a combination of highly effective ingredients which work to help clear acne blemishes, blackheads and whiteheads while helping prevent new ones from forming.
How to use: Use twice daily. Wet your face, then work into a lather.
- 5 oz.
- Made in the USA
- Item #5367824
Ingredients
Aqua/Water, Coco-Betaine, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Triethanolamine, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Menthol, Methylparaben, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Benzophenone-4, Disodium Edta, Dipropylene Glycol, Camphor, Zinc Pca, Aloe Barbadensis/Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Boswelia Serrata Extract/Boswellia Serrata Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Ci 42090/Blue 1, Poterium Officinale Root Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract/Ginger Root Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract/Witch Hazel Leaf Extract.
Ingredients are subject to change at the manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, refer to the product packaging
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Kiehl's Since 1851
Founded in 1851 as an old-world apothecary in New York's East Village, Kiehl's utilizes the finest ingredients in unique formulations to assure high-quality skin, hair and body care products. The company's unique, extensive background represents a blend of cosmetic, pharmaceutical, herbal and medicinal knowledge developed and passed on through the generations.
Most helpful positive review
July 28, 2020
Incentivized review
Favorite cleanser
I’ve had acne prone skin most of my life. In my 30’s it is more manageable but still have breakouts occasionally. Using a salicylic acid cleanser and a face scrub daily, alone with tretinoin a few days a week reduces the issue to almost zero.
Finding the right cleaner that didn’t dry out my face with daily use wasn’t easy. This one does it though!
It doesn’t over dry and it feels refreshing.
Definitely recommend!
DevsMomo
3found this helpful
Most helpful critical review
June 14, 2017
Not as good as old version!
They discontinued the old blue gel cleanser and this is the replacement. This one has made me break out for weeks.
ReneeCN
2found this helpful
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DevsMomo
July 28, 2020
Incentivized review
Favorite cleanser
I’ve had acne prone skin most of my life. In my 30’s it is more manageable but still have breakouts occasionally. Using a salicylic acid cleanser and a face scrub daily, alone with tretinoin a few days a week reduces the issue to almost zero.
Finding the right cleaner that didn’t dry out my face with daily use wasn’t easy. This one does it though!
It doesn’t over dry and it feels refreshing.
Definitely recommend!
3found this helpful
MissShonda
Oct 5, 2017
Incentivized review
Is This A Prank?
I just recently found out that this product has replaced the original "blue colored" Blue Herbal Cleanser. This news is really upsetting because the formula changed and the amount has been chopped in half. I was lucky enough to get the last bottle of the original Blue Herbal Cleanser. I am not sure what I am going to do after I finish my new bottle. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!
2found this helpful
junibreeze
July 14, 2017
Meh. I miss the old one!
I don't know why they discontinued the old blue gel cleanser but this is NOT it. I used it a few times but was not too impressed with it. Bring back the old one!
2found this helpful
ReneeCN
June 14, 2017
Not as good as old version!
They discontinued the old blue gel cleanser and this is the replacement. This one has made me break out for weeks.
2found this helpful
Neryy
May 24, 2017
Worth it!!
I love this product. Recently started using it and it leaves my skin glowing. After every was my face feels fresh. I used it every night. It has prevent my face from breaking out. I have seen a difference.
2found this helpful
a00oooo007
Reposted from kiehls.com
Mar 6, 2026
BRING IT BACK!!!!
Literally the best product ever. I NEVER BROKE OUT EVER while using this product. In fact it cleared up skin texture on my chin that was very difficult for me to get rid of until I started using this product. It cleared my skin completely within a week a half, and has kept my skin clear since. It is the best product hands down. I have even fallen asleep with makeup on and then wake up clean my face and I would never breakout because of how well it cleansed. Tried that with another cleanser, I ended up breaking out within a few days. This cleanser has gotten rid of my hormonal breakouts, too. But now that it’s discontinued and I can no longer purchase this cleanser my skin has started to go back to how it was before. And yes I went to your store and sought out product recommendations from you guys…all of your other facial cleansers for acne prone skin SUCK. This is the only good one. The closest thing on the market to this cleanser that I can find is Thayers Acne Cleanser with Witch Hazel, and it’s OK but better than any of your offerings. If you don’t bring this back you lose me as a customer and I’m sure many others will soon follow. What a shame. Don’t fix something if it ain’t broke, smh.