Is Kiehl S Since 1851 Clearly Corrective Brightening Exfoliating Daily Cleanser Fragrance-Free Safe?
Review the flags Standard: Fragrance-Free
Fails standards
1 of 20 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:
Linalool HIGH Concern
Terpene pre-hapten that oxidizes upon atmospheric exposure to form potent contact-sensitizing hydroperoxides.
Citation: SCCS. Opinion on Fragrance allergens in cosmetic products, SCCS/1459/11 (2012).
Complete INCI formulation (20 ingredients)
Deduplicated| # | Ingredient | Status for Fragrance-Free |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aqua/Water | Pass |
| 2 | Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate | Pass |
| 3 | Coco-Betaine | Pass |
| 4 | Glycerin | Pass |
| 5 | Acrylates Copolymer | Pass |
| 6 | Perlite | Pass |
| 7 | Sodium Chloride | Pass |
| 8 | Phenoxyethanol | Pass |
| 9 | Sodium Hydroxide | Pass |
| 10 | Chlorphenesin | Pass |
| 11 | Salicylic Acid | Pass |
| 12 | Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol | Pass |
| 13 | Propylene Glycol | Pass |
| 14 | Lavandula Angustifolia Oil/Lavender Oil | Pass |
| 15 | Disodium Edta | Pass |
| 16 | Linalool | Flagged (HIGH) |
| 17 | Butylene Glycol | Pass |
| 18 | Citrus Aurantium Tachibana Peel Extract | Pass |
| 19 | Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract | Pass |
| 20 | Citric Acid | 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 Clearly Corrective Brightening Exfoliating Daily Cleanser
Data Provenance & Reviewer Information
- Data Source: Open Beauty Facts · Barcode:
3605971634321(Verify on Source) - Last Data Verification: 2026-11-13
- Editorial Supervisor: Cosmetiqly Research Team, Editorial Team
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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.