Works for
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Infused with walnut exfoliating beads to remove dead skin + prep your skin for the ultimate close shave, while Charcoal Powder and Menthol provide the ultimate cleanse to leave you with that fresh tingly feeling.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Vitis vinifera seed oil + 5 moreWorks
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycine soja oil, vitis vinifera seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Juglans regia shell powder, Menthol + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedJuglans regia shell powder~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Vitis vinifera seed oil~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilCetearyl alcohol~2.2–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate se~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seGlycerin~1.5–2.2%
- 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 GlycerinCharcoal powder~1.3–2%
Bambusa arundinacea stem powder~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Abrasive ingredient used for physical exfoliation (scrubing)
More about Bambusa arundinacea stem powderPunica granatum seed oil~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Punica granatum seed oilGlycine soja oil~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilPotassium cetyl phosphate~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateMenthol~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Xanthan gum~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateQuartz~0.15–0.7%
Parfum~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitric acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPhenethyl alcohol~0.05–0.2%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Juglans regia shell powder, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate se, Glycerin, Charcoal powder, Bambusa arundinacea stem powder, Punica granatum seed oil, Glycine soja oil, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Menthol, Xanthan gum, Tocopheryl acetate, Unknown, Quartz, Parfum, Citric acid, Phenethyl alcohol, Potassium sorbate
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Charles + LeeCharcoal Face ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | Dr. BotanicalsCoffee Superfood Renewing Facial Exfoliator | endota spaDaily Renewal Exfoliant | frank bodyOriginal Face Scrub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 36% | 35% |
| Price | — | $20.00 | $31.60 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Arginine | Jojoba Esters | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: NIP+FAB Glycolic Fix Extreme Scrub 6%Schrammek Perfect peel
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 2 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Phenethyl Alcoholsemanticscholar.org
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