Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Key actives
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Feel rejuvenated with Clarks Dual Charcoal Detox, a cleanser that works to maintain the skin’s health and appearance using a blend of botanical and natural ingredients to help cleanse, exfoliate, purify, hydrate and protect the complexion.
Source: SpaceNK
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
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
Used to create a thicker product consistency
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Mango, pineapple and papaya extracts work to loosen dead skin cells and exfoliate the skin, while jasmine helps to soothe and soften.
Source: SpaceNK
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.
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 50/100.
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Key Actives
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
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
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 to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
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
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
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
Potential irritants
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
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
A fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. There is no evidence of other benefits in skin
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
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
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
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Comedogenic ingredients
Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Might help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence in missing
All ingredients
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
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
Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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
Might help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence in missing
A fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. There is no evidence of other benefits in skin
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
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
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
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
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
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
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
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
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
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, Ci 77891, Ci 19140, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Sodium phytate, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Limonene, Linalool, Citral
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