Gently Effective Blemish-Treating Cleansing Paste

Q: What does Kiehl's Gently Effective Blemish-Treating Cleansing Paste do?

This cleansing paste offers a gentle yet powerful formula to treat blemishes while cleansing, leaving your skin clear and refreshed.

Q: Is Kiehl's Gently Effective Blemish-Treating Cleansing Paste suitable for every skin type?

It's ideal for oily and blemish-prone skin. If you have sensitive skin, it's wise to conduct a patch test before full use.

Q: Can Kiehl's Gently Effective Blemish-Treating Cleansing Paste be used with other skincare products?

Yes, it can be part of your skincare regimen. Use it before applying toner, serums, and moisturizers.

Q: Is Kiehl's Gently Effective Blemish-Treating Cleansing Paste effective for blackheads?

While its main focus is on treating blemishes, its deep cleansing properties can help diminish the appearance of blackheads over time.

Q: Can I pair this cleansing paste with Kiehl’s Expertly Clear Blemish-Treating Preventing Lotion?

Absolutely. Use the cleansing paste first to purify your skin, then follow with the blemish-treating lotion for targeted care and prevention.

All Skin Types, including Sensitive Skin

A targeted blemish cleansing paste that's clinically proven to reduce and prevent blemishes without drying skin.

Gently Effective Blemish-Treating 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 Cleansing Paste

A targeted blemish cleansing paste that's clinically proven to reduce and prevent blemishes without drying skin.

Old price New price RM 200.00 (RM 1.60 / ml)

125 ml

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What It Is

Our blemish cleansing paste is clinically proven to reduce and prevent blemishes without drying skin. Formulated with 2% Salicylic Acid to treat and prevent blemishes, our formula also contains Kaolin Clay and Charcoal to help absorb oil and draw out impurities, while soothing Bio-Based Cica-Centella and Glycerin help to reinforce skin's barrier to prevent dryness.

What It’s Good For

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 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 skin's barrier to help prevent dryness.

How to Use

Our blemish cleansing paste can be used three different ways. Firstly, as a cleanser, where you:

Dampen your face with water
Dispense the formula in hand, then work into a lather on your face
Rinse thoroughly and let dry, followed by your chosen serums and moisturizer

Our formula can also be used as a mask, where you leave the formula on for about 10 minutes, then rinse thoroughly and pat dry. Or it can also be used as an overnight spot treatment to target specific blemishes directly.

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 color 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.

Complete Your Routine

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Step 1: Cleanse

Gently Effective Blemish-Treating Cleansing Paste

A targeted blemish cleansing paste that's clinically proven to reduce and prevent blemishes without drying skin.

One size only

125 ml

Old price New price RM 200.00

Step 2: Treat

Expertly Clear Blemish-Treating Preventing Lotion

A hydrating treatment with 1.2% Salicylic Acid and 2% Niacinamide specifically formulated to clear pimples and help prevent future breakouts.

One size only

60 ml

Old price New price RM 285.00

Step 3: Hydrate

Truly Targeted Blemish-Clearing Solution

An invisible liquid pimple patch with 2% Salicylic Acid that’s specifically formulated to visibly reduce pimple size, color and marks.

One size only

15 ml

Old price New price RM 155.00

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to Your Frequently Asked Questions

What does Kiehl's Gently Effective Blemish-Treating Cleansing Paste do?

Is Kiehl's Gently Effective Blemish-Treating Cleansing Paste suitable for every skin type?

Can Kiehl's Gently Effective Blemish-Treating Cleansing Paste be used with other skincare products?

Is Kiehl's Gently Effective Blemish-Treating Cleansing Paste effective for blackheads?

Can I pair this cleansing paste with Kiehl’s Expertly Clear Blemish-Treating Preventing Lotion?

How does using a cleansing paste prevent breakouts?

This cleansing paste works by addressing multiple breakout causes simultaneously. The 2% Salicylic Acid exfoliates dead skin cells that can accumulate in pores and trap sebum. The Kaolin Clay and Charcoal absorb excess oil and extract impurities from within pores. By removing the components that cause breakouts—dead skin cells, excess sebum, and bacteria—you prevent the conditions that allow pimples to form.
To better understand why these ingredients are so effective, it helps to know what's actually happening inside a pimple when it forms. Discover what causes pimples and what they contain to learn the science behind breakout formation and why this targeted cleansing approach is so effective.