Kiehl's Review, Is Kiehl's Non-Toxic?
Kiehl's averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 11 Kiehl's products graded as of October 2026, and all 11 reach its 70 point pass mark.
Kiehl's grades Excellent on our four-band scale. On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. See what every brand has published about PFAS for how that compares.
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
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- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial growth in spent cartridges
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- Bacterial and microbial growth in housing and filters
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Does Kiehl's have PFAS, by category
Which Kiehl's products are PFAS-free? Good or better, best-graded first
- aqueous liquid cleanser (surfactants, water, glycerin)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed aroma compounds. Kiehl's formulations typically include fragrance…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous cleanser, surfactants, glycerin, essential oils
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components). Essential oils and fragrance compounds are listed vaguely on…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous body wash liquid
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Synthetic fragrance allergens and sensitization. Original Musk is formulated for its fragrance; synthetic…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous gel with glycerin, plant extracts, emulsifiers
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens (if present). Ingredient list must be checked for 'fragrance' or 'parfum'; if present…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and irritants. Product formulation details do not specify fragrance components on readily…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- water-based sunscreen cream (mineral and/or organic UV filters)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers. Kiehl's formulations typically include fragrance compounds. No specific…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Water-based UV serum with humectants and actives
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens. Kiehl's sunscreen formulations are known to contain fragrance compounds; fragrance is a…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Cosmetic serum/stick sunscreen base (likely silicones, waxes, mineral UV filters)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components). Product listing does not break down fragrance components; stick…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Water-based UV serum with mineral/organic UV filters
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens. Kiehl's formulas typically include fragrance; specific allergen content is not disclosed…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Aqueous sunscreen lotion with mineral and organic UV filters
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Organic UV filter photoinstability. Avobenzone and similar organic filters can degrade under UV and heat…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Water-based emulsion, glycerin, squalane, mineral sunscreen (titanium dioxide/zinc oxide)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens. Kiehl's typically includes fragrance in most moisturizers; this product likely contains…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
What to buy instead Good or better, in the categories Kiehl's sells
- Mineral sunscreen, zinc oxide base
- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
- 1,4-dioxane (non-intentional contaminant from surfactants/emulsifiers)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide or titanium dioxide base)
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Synthetic fragrance allergens
- Aqueous lotion with mineral sunscreen (titanium dioxide/zinc oxide) and ceramides
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Saponified plant oils, peppermint essential oil
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens (peppermint essential oil)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous surfactant solution, no known PFAS-targeted additives
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed components
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- water, glycerin, cleansing agents, botanical extracts
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- 1,4-dioxane (synthetic contaminant in surfactants)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Kiehl's and PFAS, common questions
- Does Kiehl's have PFAS?
- Kiehl's averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 11 Kiehl's products graded as of October 2026, and all 11 reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Kiehl's non-toxic?
- Kiehl's Bath Shower Liquid Body Cleanser is the highest-graded Kiehl's product we have scored, at 75/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
- Which Kiehl's products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Kiehl's products we have scored are Kiehl's Bath Shower Liquid Body Cleanser, Kiehl's Body Fuel All-In-One Energizing Wash, Kiehl's Original Musk Bath & Shower Liquid Body Cleanser. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
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