Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid ~0.4–0.95%Under-dosed
“Help eliminate impurities and lift away dirt and oil to purify clogged pores with this blackhead removal facial as part of your facial skin care routine.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Glycerin, Cetyl alcohol + 1 moreWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Menthol + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Sodium cocoyl isethionate~9.3–14%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateGlycerin~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinGlycol distearate~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateEthoxydiglycol~1.9–2.9%
Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients
More about Peg-6 caprylic/capric glyceridesCetyl alcohol~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholPeg-12 dimethicone~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Peg-12 dimethiconeSodium lauroyl lactylate~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sodium lauroyl lactylateAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerSalicylic acid~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Xanthan gum~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCharcoal powder~0.35–0.85%
Parfum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium hydroxide~0.05–0.25%
Menthol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Benzophenone-4~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritating
More about Benzophenone-4Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Glycerin, Glycol distearate, Ethoxydiglycol, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Cetyl alcohol, Peg-12 dimethicone, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Salicylic acid, Sodium benzoate, Xanthan gum, Charcoal powder, Parfum, Sodium hydroxide, Menthol, Benzophenone-4
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| BioreCharcoal Whipped Purifying Detox MaskYOUR PRODUCT | VichySoftening and Soothing Aloe Vera Mask | NeutrogenaSkin Detox Purifying Clay Mask 2in1 | Particle for MenParticle Face Mask For Men | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 98% | 97% | 97% |
| Price | $4.29 | — | $5.64+$1.35 | $36.00+$31.71 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate | Glycolic Acid | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Jan Marini Retinol Plus MaskLili Margo BioCell' Mask x3
Product summary
"Biore - Charcoal Whipped Purifying Detox Mask" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Salicylic acid (0.40% - 0.95%). This is an oil-soluble exfoliating acid. Because of this property, it can work inside pores and help reduce the congestion. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and is used to treat acne. Because it is a quite strong exfoliator, be careful with using this product too often: it could result in over-exfoliation.
- Humectants (glycerin 3.80% - 5.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 9.56CA$ in Canada, for 29.23A$ in Australia, from 4.29$ up to 6.99$ in the United States and for 27.77£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
- 2
- 3Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 5A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
- 6
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