Kiehl's Gently Effective Blemish-Targeting Cleansing Paste

“Kiehl's Blemish-Targeting Cleansing Paste is a smart, three-in-one solution for blemish-prone skin.” - Escentual Beauty Team.

The Most Important Thing About This Cleanser Is...

It’s a multi-tasking hero for anyone dealing with blemishes. The Kiehl’s Gently Effective Blemish-Targeting Cleansing Paste is designed to tackle spots without stripping or drying out the skin. It feels gentle and calming but is incredibly effective, working in three different ways to help you achieve a clearer, more balanced complexion.

Why You’ll Love This Cleansing Paste:

• It helps to visibly reduce current blemishes and prevent future breakouts.
• It works as a daily cleanser, a ten-minute mask, and an overnight spot treatment.
• The non-drying formula tackles blemishes without leaving your skin feeling tight or uncomfortable.
• It helps to diminish the look of post-blemish marks and refines skin texture.

Product Claims:

Kiehl’s has created a clever, non-drying charcoal paste that can be used in three different ways to target blemishes. The formula visibly reduces existing spots and helps to prevent new ones from forming. It also works to minimise the appearance of post-blemish marks, leaving your skin looking clearer and more balanced.

Hero Ingredients:

The star ingredient here is a 2% concentration of salicylic acid, a brilliant beta-hydroxy acid that gets deep into pores to help clear blemishes and refine the skin's texture. It’s also enriched with bio-based charcoal, which acts like a magnet to draw out excess oil. Finally, bio-based Cica-Centella, derived from the medicinal plant Centella Asiatica, helps to soothe sensitive skin and reinforce the skin’s natural barrier, preventing dryness.

What Does It Feel and Smell Like?

It’s a soft, greyish-black paste with a smooth texture that transforms into a light lather with water. It feels creamy and gentle on the skin, a welcome relief from some of the more harsh blemish-tackling products on the market. It has a very subtle, clean, and earthy scent from the natural charcoal.

The Best Way To Use It:

This is where the Kiehl's Cleansing Paste really shines because you can use it in three different ways. As a daily cleanser, massage a small amount onto damp skin and rinse. As a mask, apply a thin layer to your face and leave it on for ten minutes before rinsing. As a targeted spot treatment, dab a little directly onto a blemish and leave it on overnight. The key is to listen to your skin and choose the method that best suits its needs on any given day.

Why It’s Escentual:

Kiehl’s has a heritage built on apothecary-inspired formulas and a focus on efficacy, and this product is no exception. We love that it’s not just another harsh blemish treatment but a genuinely thoughtful, non-drying solution. It’s a great example of how you can treat blemishes without compromising your skin's health. It’s smart, effective, and fits seamlessly into any routine, making it a product we are proud to recommend.

Sustainability:

Kiehl’s is a brand dedicated to improving its sustainability commitments over time.

Values:

This product is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and blemish-prone skin. It is also a cruelty-free formula.