Gently Effective Blemish-Treating Facial Cleansing Paste

All Skin Types, including Sensitive Skin

Clinically proven face cleanser for pimples with Salicylic Acid, Kaolin Clay, and Charcoal to reduce and prevent blemishes without drying skin.

Gently Effective Blemish-Treating Facial Cleansing Paste

Gently Effective Blemish-Treating Cleansing Paste Texture

Salicylic Acid, Charcoal, and Cica Centella ingredient images

Results of using Gently Effective Blemish-Treating Cleansing Paste

3 ways to use Gently Effective Blemish-Treating Cleansing Paste

Blemish routine Step 1 Cleanse, Step 2 Prevent, Step 3 Spot Treat

Gently Effective Blemish-Treating Facial Cleansing Paste

Clinically proven face cleanser for pimples with Salicylic Acid, Kaolin Clay, and Charcoal to reduce and prevent blemishes without drying skin.

Old price New price NZ$ 77.00 (NZ$ 0.62 / ml)

125 ml

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What It Is

Kiehl’s Blemish-Treating Facial Cleansing Paste is a targeted and clinically proven pimple cleanser that helps reduce and prevent breakouts without drying your skin. Formulated with 2% Salicylic Acid, it helps treat active pimples and helps prevent new ones from forming, making it ideal for sensitive and pimple-prone skin. This Charcoal and Kaolin Clay cleanser gently purifies by absorbing excess oil and drawing out impurities, while Bio-Based Cica-Centella and Glycerin work together to reinforce the skin’s barrier and maintain overall skin health.

What It’s Good For

Helps reduce and prevent breakouts
Non-drying, gentle formula with skin-soothing ingredients
Absorbs excess oil and draws out impurities
Supports a healthy skin barrier
99% biodegradable formula
Multi-use: can be used as a facial cleanser, face mask, and spot treatment
Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and blemish-prone skin

Key Ingredients

BIO-BASED CHARCOAL

Charcoal possesses strong absorbent properties, which aims to help draw out excess oil on the skin.

2% SALICYLIC ACID

2% Salicylic Acid is a medicated beta-hydroxy acid that helps to clear acne while exfoliating and refining skin texture within our formulas.

BIO-BASED CICA-CENTELLA

Derived from Centella Asiatica, an ancient medicinal plant, Centella Asiatica Extract is known for its efficacy on sensitive skin. Within our formula, it is known to help reinforce the skin barrier to help prevent dryness.

How to Use

Our blemish cleansing paste offers multi-use benefits with three different ways to support your skincare routine.

As a cleanser:

Dampen face with water
Dispense a small amount into hands and lather onto face
Rinse thoroughly and pat dry
Follow with your face serum and moisturiser

As a face mask:

Apply an even layer to clean, dry skin
Leave on for 10 minutes
Rinse thoroughly and pat dry

As an overnight spot treatment:

Apply a small amount directly to blemishes
Leave on overnight and rinse off in the morning

Get the Full Breakout Breakdown

Complete your ultimate blemish treatment routine with our invisible liquid pimple patch with 2% Salicylic Acid that uses our exclusive liquid pimple patch technology and calms pimple colour in just 2 hours. Help prevent future breakouts with our Expertly Clear Blemish-Treating & Preventing Lotion and reduce blemishes without drying skin with our Gently Effective Blemish-Treating Cleansing Paste.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to Your Frequently Asked Questions

What is a blemish cleansing paste and how does it work?

A blemish cleansing paste is a targeted skincare product that helps treat active pimples and prevent new breakouts, all while protecting the skin barrier from dryness and irritation. Kiehl’s Gently Effective Blemish-Treating Facial Cleansing Paste is a versatile, multi-use product that can be used as a daily cleanser, a clarifying face mask, or an overnight spot treatment.

What are key benefits of ingredients in the Gently Effective Blemish-Treating Facial Cleanser?

How should I use this facial cleanser in my blemish-care routine?

Start by your cleansing with the Gently Effective Blemish-Treating Facial Cleanser. After this, apply the Expertly Clear Blemish-Treating Preventing Lotion, which contains 1.2% Salicylic Acid to help treat active blemishes and reduce post-blemish marks. To complete your skincare routine, use the Truly Targeted Blemish-Clearing Solution, a clear liquid treatment to minimise the size, redness, and marks of pimples.

Gently Effective Blemish-Treating Facial Cleansing Paste

Clinically proven face cleanser for pimples with Salicylic Acid, Kaolin Clay, and Charcoal to reduce and prevent blemishes without drying skin.

BIO-BASED CHARCOAL

2% SALICYLIC ACID

BIO-BASED CICA-CENTELLA

Get the Full Breakout Breakdown

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a blemish cleansing paste and how does it work?

What are key benefits of ingredients in the Gently Effective Blemish-Treating Facial Cleanser?

How should I use this facial cleanser in my blemish-care routine?

Can I use this salicylic acid cleanser daily?

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