Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Charcoal Face Wash
Source: Ulta
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside, polysorbate 20, sodium laurylglucosides hydroxypropylsulfonate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Helps oil and water mix together
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.
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Key Actives
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
An extract from ablue-green algae. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to neutralize free radicals
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin
Potential irritants
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
Could be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness
Comedogenic ingredients
All ingredients
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
An extract from ablue-green algae. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to neutralize free radicals
Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
Could be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Decyl glucoside, Propanediol, Sodium laurylglucosides hydroxypropylsulfonate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Polysorbate 20, Eucalyptus citriodora leaf extract, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Caffeine, Aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract, Haematococcus pluvialis extract, Macrocystis pyrifera extract, Coffea arabica seed extract, Maris aqua, Charcoal powder, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Sodium chloride, Maris sal, Ethylhexylglycerin, Mentha arvensis leaf oil, Unknown, Mentha viridis leaf oil, Ocimum basilicum oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Sodium hydroxide, Taurine, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Limonene, Ci 42090
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