Clinique For Men Charcoal Face Wash
Works for
CleansingCocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Coco-betaine + 5 moreCleanses gently
“For Men Charcoal Face Wash”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, coco-betaine, decyl glucoside, disodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium cocoyl sarcosinate, sodium lauroyl oat amino acids) 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: coco-betaine, decyl glucoside
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Methylchloroisothiazolinone, MethylisothiazolinoneMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
User reviews
1 of 1 community members would buy it again.
It's a handy travel size face wash with mild exfoliation, for when you don't want to bother with separate exfoliating + regular face wash.
Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~8.2–10%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineCoco-betaine~5.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
More about Coco-betaineSodium lauroyl oat amino acids~3.6–4.4%
Decyl glucoside~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideSodium cocoyl sarcosinate~2–2.4%
Acrylates copolymer~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymerSodium chloride~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideDisodium cocoyl glutamate~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoyl glutamateGlycerin~0.95–1.15%
- 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 GlycerinCaffeine~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineSodium cocoyl glutamate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateMonosodium citrate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolCitric acid~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCharcoal powder~0.45–0.7%
Sodium hydroxide~0.2–0.35%
Disodium edta~0.15–0.25%
Methylchloroisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics
More about MethylchloroisothiazolinoneMethylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIron oxides~0.05–0.1%
- 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 oxidesIngredient list view
Water, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Coco-betaine, Sodium lauroyl oat amino acids, Decyl glucoside, Sodium cocoyl sarcosinate, Acrylates copolymer, Sodium chloride, Disodium cocoyl glutamate, Glycerin, Caffeine, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Monosodium citrate, Butylene glycol, Citric acid, Charcoal powder, Sodium hydroxide, Disodium edta, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Phenoxyethanol, Iron oxides
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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.
| CliniqueFor Men Charcoal Face WashYOUR PRODUCT | Lab Series Skincare for MenDaily Rescue Gel Cleanser | ROUND LAB1025 Dokdo Cleansing Gel | Paula's choiceDefense Hydrating Gel-to-Cream Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 38% | 37% |
| Price | $26.00 | $30.60+$4.60 | $11.87−$14.13 | $27.48+$1.48 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 6 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Panthenol | Lactic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | High | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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