Clinique Take The Day Off Charcoal Cleansing Balm
Works for
CleansingSorbeth-30 tetraoleate, Peg-5 glyceryl triisostearateCleanses gently
“Take The Day Off™ Charcoal Cleansing Balm”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (peg-5 glyceryl triisostearate, sorbeth-30 tetraoleate) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Ethylhexyl palmitate~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~9.5–14.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilCaprylic/capric triglyceride~5.9–8.8%
- 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 triglycerideSorbeth-30 tetraoleate~4.1–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sorbeth-30 tetraoleateSynthetic wax~3.2–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxPeg-5 glyceryl triisostearate~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-5 glyceryl triisostearateCharcoal powder~1.7–2.5%
Tocopherol~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolCaprylyl glycol~1–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolWater~0.4–0.95%
Silica dimethyl silylate~0.4–0.95%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Ethylhexyl palmitate, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate, Synthetic wax, Peg-5 glyceryl triisostearate, Charcoal powder, Tocopherol, Caprylyl glycol, Water, Silica dimethyl silylate, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| CliniqueTake The Day Off Charcoal Cleansing BalmYOUR PRODUCT | Estée LauderAdvanced Night Cleansing Balm with Lipid Rich Oil-Infusion | haruharu USBlack Rice Moisture Cleansing Oil Unscented 30ml (Mini) | Blue Lagoon Skin ScienceBL+ Cleansing Balm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 27% | 27% |
| Price | $44.00 | $43.10−$0.90 | $6.99−$37.01 | $42.53−$1.47 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Algae Extract | Sunflower Seed Oil | Algae Extract |
| Irritancy | Low | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: S. Nature Aqua Rice Cleansing OilVersed Skin Day Dissolve
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 2 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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