Clark's Botanicals Dual Charcoal Detox
Works for
CleansingSodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine + 5 moreCleanses gently
“Get a long-lasting glow with Clarks Dual Charcoal Detox, a charcoal cleanser infused with jasmine, fruit extracts and algae to nourish and brighten the skin.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (caprylic acid, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, decyl glucoside, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, xanthan gum) 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: decyl glucoside
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Activated charcoal powder acts as an exfoliator”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Jasminum officinale flower extract, Arnica montana flower extract + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate~10–12.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateCocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~5.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineGlycerin~3.1–3.8%
- 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 GlycerinDecyl glucoside~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideCellulose~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseXanthan gum~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumMannitol~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolBambusa arundinacea stem extract~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Charcoal~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Jasminum officinale flower extract~0.65–1%
Arnica montana flower extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
More about Arnica montana flower extractHypnea musciformis extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hypnea musciformis extractNiacinamide~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideAlpinia officinarum root extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Padina pavonica thallus extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Might help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence in missing
More about Padina pavonica thallus extractTamarindus indica fruit extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mangifera indica fruit extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. There is no evidence of other benefits in skin
More about Mangifera indica fruit extractCarica papaya fruit extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ananas sativus fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin
More about Ananas sativus fruit extractJojoba esters~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersEuphorbia cerifera wax~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stearyl stearate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lecithin~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCaprylyl glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolXylitol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolPullulan~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanSclerotium gum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateHydroxypropyl methylcellulose~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcellulosePropanediol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.5%
Caprylic acid~0.35–0.6%
Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.25–0.5%
Silica~0.4–0.6%
Maltodextrin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinCitric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIron oxides~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesMica~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaTitanium dioxide~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideIron oxides~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilSodium phytate~0.15–0.25%
Pelargonium graveolens oil~0.15–0.3%
Limonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.15%
Citral~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Decyl glucoside, Cellulose, Xanthan gum, Mannitol, Bambusa arundinacea stem extract, Charcoal, Jasminum officinale flower extract, Arnica montana flower extract, Hypnea musciformis extract, Niacinamide, Alpinia officinarum root extract, Padina pavonica thallus extract, Tamarindus indica fruit extract, Mangifera indica fruit extract, Carica papaya fruit extract, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Jojoba esters, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Stearyl stearate, Lecithin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Caprylyl glycol, Xylitol, Pullulan, Sclerotium gum, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylic acid, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Silica, Maltodextrin, Citric acid, Iron oxides, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Sodium phytate, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Limonene, Linalool, Citral
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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.
| Clark's BotanicalsDual Charcoal DetoxYOUR PRODUCT | CeraVeAcne Control Cleanser | First Aid BeautyBrighten + Glow Exfoliating Gel Cleanser with AHA and Jojoba Pearls | VERSODeep Cleanse Gel Nettoyant Moussant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 84% | 83% | 83% |
| Price | — | $12.76 | $29.00 | $40.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 14 | 5 of 14 | 4 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Azelaic Acid | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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