Is Kiehl S Since 1851 Age Defender Dual Action Exfoliating Cleanser Fragrance-Free Safe?
Review the flags Standard: Fragrance-Free
Fails standards
1 of 29 flagged (1 high-risk, 0 watchlist) — Score 7.0/10
Cosmetiqly Score 7.0/10
Flagged ingredients & clinical citations (1)
The following ingredients in this formulation conflict with Fragrance-Free standards:
Limonene HIGH Concern
Citrus terpene that oxidizes on skin into limonene hydroperoxides with high clinical patch test positivity.
Citation: SCCS. Opinion on Fragrance allergens in cosmetic products, SCCS/1459/11 (2012).
Complete INCI formulation (29 ingredients)
Deduplicated| # | Ingredient | Status for Fragrance-Free |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aqua / Water | Pass |
| 2 | Kaolin | Pass |
| 3 | Coco-Glucoside | Pass |
| 4 | Glycerin | Pass |
| 5 | Alcohol Denat | Pass |
| 6 | Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate | Pass |
| 7 | Coco-Betaine | Pass |
| 8 | Acrylates Copolymer | Pass |
| 9 | Silica | Pass |
| 10 | Prunus Armeniaca Seed Powder / Apricot Seed Powder | Pass |
| 11 | Moroccan Lava Clay | Pass |
| 12 | Phytic Acid | Pass |
| 13 | PEG-14M | Pass |
| 14 | Sodium Chloride | Pass |
| 15 | Phenoxyethanol | Pass |
| 16 | Sodium Hydroxide | Pass |
| 17 | Parfum / Fragrance | Pass |
| 18 | Sodium Benzoate | Pass |
| 19 | Salicylic Acid | Pass |
| 20 | Tocopherol | Pass |
| 21 | Limonene | Flagged (HIGH) |
| 22 | Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Powder / Orange Peel Powder | Pass |
| 23 | Charcoal Powder | Pass |
| 24 | CI 77891 / Titanium Dioxide | Pass |
| 25 | Polyglycerin-10 | Pass |
| 26 | Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate | Pass |
| 27 | Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate Linalool | Pass |
| 28 | Citric Acid | Pass |
| 29 | Sodium Dehydroacetate | Pass |
Evaluated alternative Cleanser options (10/10 Score)
The following formulations in this category have been individually evaluated and contain zero Fragrance-Free flags:
Other safety checks for Age Defender Dual Action Exfoliating Cleanser
Data Provenance & Reviewer Information
- Data Source: Open Beauty Facts · Barcode:
3605971463365(Verify on Source) - Last Data Verification: 2026-11-13
- Editorial Supervisor: Cosmetiqly Research Team, Editorial Team
- Report an Error: If an ingredient list is inaccurate, submit a correction with product packaging proof (72-hour SLA).
Important Disclaimer: This review is an automated toxicological and dermatological screening for educational purposes. It is not medical or dermatological advice. Chemical safety depends on user skin condition and exact concentration. Always patch-test new products.