Is Kiehl S Since 1851 Age Defender Dual Action Exfoliating Cleanser Non-Comedogenic Safe?
No concerns flagged Standard: Non-Comedogenic
Pass
0 of 29 flagged (0 high-risk, 0 watchlist) — Score 10.0/10
Cosmetiqly Score 10.0/10
Formulation Analysis: Why This Product Passes
The Non-Comedogenic standard screens for ingredients with published rabbit ear / human microcomedone ratings of 4 or 5 on the 0-5 comedogenicity scale.
Across all 29 verified INCI ingredients in Kiehl S Since 1851 Age Defender Dual Action Exfoliating Cleanser, zero matches were detected against the 10 screened triggers under this standard. Consequently, this formulation earns a verdict of Pass with a score of 10.0/10 (No concerns flagged).
Complete INCI formulation (29 ingredients)
Deduplicated| # | Ingredient | Status for Non-Comedogenic |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Pass |
| 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 Non-Comedogenic 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.