Is Kiehl S Since 1851 Cucumber Herbal Conditioning Cleanser Fragrance-Free Safe?
High concern Standard: Fragrance-Free
Fails standards
2 of 34 flagged (2 high-risk, 0 watchlist) — Score 4.0/10
Cosmetiqly Score 4.0/10
Flagged ingredients & clinical citations (2)
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).
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 (34 ingredients)
Deduplicated| # | Ingredient | Status for Fragrance-Free |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aqua/Water | Pass |
| 2 | Propylene Glycol | Pass |
| 3 | Glycerin | Pass |
| 4 | Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate | Pass |
| 5 | Coco-Betaine | Pass |
| 6 | Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate | Pass |
| 7 | Sodium Chloride | Pass |
| 8 | Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | Pass |
| 9 | Phenoxyethanol | Pass |
| 10 | PEG-100 Stearate | Pass |
| 11 | PPG-5-Ceteth-20 | Pass |
| 12 | Glyceryl Stearate | Pass |
| 13 | Coconut Acid | Pass |
| 14 | Caprylyl Glycol | Pass |
| 15 | Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer | Pass |
| 16 | PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate | Pass |
| 17 | Salicylic Acid | Pass |
| 18 | Chlorphenesin | Pass |
| 19 | Hydrogenated Coconut Acid | Pass |
| 20 | Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract/Cucumber Fruit Extract | Pass |
| 21 | Polyquaternium-53 | Pass |
| 22 | Disodium Edta | Pass |
| 23 | Lavandula Hybrida Oil | Pass |
| 24 | Coco-Glucoside | Pass |
| 25 | Sodium Isethionate | Pass |
| 26 | PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate | Pass |
| 27 | Trideceth-6 | Pass |
| 28 | Citrus Limon Peel Oil/Lemon Peel Oil | Pass |
| 29 | Limonene | Flagged (HIGH) |
| 30 | Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil/Rosemary Leaf Oil | Pass |
| 31 | Linalool | Flagged (HIGH) |
| 32 | Citric Acid | Pass |
| 33 | Benzoic Acid | Pass |
| 34 | Sodium Hydroxide | 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 Cucumber Herbal Conditioning Cleanser
Data Provenance & Reviewer Information
- Data Source: Open Beauty Facts · Barcode:
3605971482144(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.