Etude House Charcoal Pore Pudding

Etude House Charcoal Pore Pudding

Efficacy37/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Moisturizing
Glycerin, Simmondsia chinensis seed extract + 6 more
Works
What the product description says
“Jojoba Leaf and Willowherb: boscia’s Proprietary Botanical Blend that prevents free radical damage while nourishing the skin and calms skin inflammation and reduce visible redness and irritation.”
Source: Beautylish

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: diglycerin, 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: simmondsia chinensis seed extract.

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~0.3–0.55%
Simmondsia chinensis seed extractKey active· EmollientEffect: HighPlant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.3–0.6%
Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.25–0.5%
Kappaphycus alvarezii extractKey activeEffect: HighA red algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties~0.25–0.45%
DiglycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.25–0.45%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~0.25–0.5%
Dipotassium glycyrrhizateUnder-dosedA salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening~0.35–0.65%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideUnder-dosedA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~0.3–0.55%
Evens skin tone
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate
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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Dipotassium glycyrrhizateEffect: Low, below effective doseA salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening~0.35–0.65%
Anti-oxidation
Side benefit · Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil + 1 more
May help

This product contains antioxidants (epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extractKey activeEffect: MediumA plant extract that might contain antioxidants~0.2–0.4%
Pelargonium graveolens flower oilEffect: LowAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation~0.3–0.5%
Kappaphycus alvarezii extractEffect: LowA red algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties~0.25–0.45%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Pelargonium graveolens flower oil
Medium risk
We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Pelargonium graveolens flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidationHigh~0.4–0.65%est.
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agentHigh~0.6–0.9%est.
Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extractA plant extract that might contain antioxidantsHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
Zea mays starchUsed to thicken the product's consistencyMedium~3.3–4%est.
Acrylates copolymerUsed to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~1.4–1.7%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~1.1–1.4%est.
HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.65–1%est.
PvpHelps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skinMedium~0.45–0.7%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Comedogenic
4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
4 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Zea mays starchUsed to thicken the product's consistency3/5~3.3–4%est.
Zea mays starchUsed to thicken the product's consistency3/5~0.25–0.5%est.
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agent2/5~0.6–0.9%est.
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agent2/5~0.5–0.8%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Diglycerin~6–7.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Glycerin~4.6–5.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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 Glycerin
Zea mays starch~3.3–4%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Mattifying

Used to thicken the product's consistency

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Talc~2.6–3.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Absorbs oil and moisture helping to create a dryer product finish

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Kaolin~2.2–2.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MattifyingAnti-blemish

A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color

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Montmorillonite~1.7–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A clay mineral. Can absorb oil from the surface of the skin

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Acrylates copolymer~1.4–1.7%
Irritant · medium
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

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Ethylhexylglycerin~1.1–1.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.75–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.65–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Charcoal powder~0.75–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Benefits for the skin are not clear

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Polysorbate 20~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Pvp~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin

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Butylene glycol~0.4–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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 glycol
Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.4–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation

More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oil
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.35–0.65%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryEvens skin tone

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizate
Sodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

More about Sodium hyaluronate
Simmondsia chinensis seed extract~0.35–0.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Simmondsia chinensis seed extract
Sodium laureth sulfate~0.6–0.9%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

More about Sodium laureth sulfate
Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract~0.25–0.5%
Key activeIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might contain antioxidants

More about Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract
Iron oxides~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

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

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Titanium dioxide~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

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

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Water~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Diglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

More about Diglycerin
Glycerin~0.3–0.55%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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 Glycerin
Zea mays starch~0.25–0.5%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Mattifying

Used to thicken the product's consistency

More about Zea mays starch
Montmorillonite~0.3–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A clay mineral. Can absorb oil from the surface of the skin

More about Montmorillonite
Kaolin~0.35–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MattifyingAnti-blemish

A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color

More about Kaolin
Talc~0.35–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Absorbs oil and moisture helping to create a dryer product finish

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

More about Hydroxyacetophenone
Polysorbate 20~0.3–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

More about Polysorbate 20
Acrylates copolymer~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
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 copolymer
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions

More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer
Kappaphycus alvarezii extract~0.25–0.45%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A red algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties

More about Kappaphycus alvarezii extract
Butylene glycol~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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 glycol
Pvp~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin

More about Pvp
Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.3–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation

More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oil
Simmondsia chinensis seed extract~0.3–0.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Simmondsia chinensis seed extract
Sodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

More about Sodium hyaluronate
Sea water~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.3–0.55%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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 triglyceride
Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract~0.2–0.4%
Key activeIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might contain antioxidants

More about Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract
Sodium laureth sulfate~0.5–0.8%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

More about Sodium laureth sulfate
Charcoal powder~0.3–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Benefits for the skin are not clear

More about Charcoal powder
Salicornia herbacea extract~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Titanium dioxide~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

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 dioxide
Ingredient list view

Water, Diglycerin, Glycerin, Zea mays starch, Talc, Kaolin, Montmorillonite, Acrylates copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Charcoal powder, Polysorbate 20, Pvp, Butylene glycol, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Sodium hyaluronate, Simmondsia chinensis seed extract, Sodium laureth sulfate, Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Iron oxides, Titanium dioxide, Water, Diglycerin, Glycerin, Zea mays starch, Montmorillonite, Kaolin, Talc, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polysorbate 20, Acrylates copolymer, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Kappaphycus alvarezii extract, Butylene glycol, Pvp, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Sea water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Sodium laureth sulfate, Charcoal powder, Salicornia herbacea extract, Titanium dioxide

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Product summary

"Etude House - Charcoal Pore Pudding" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

  • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate in this product (0.70% - 1.00%) can also further help improve the skin barrier. It might be able to calm down inflammation and reduce sensitivity. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate is an active compound from the licorice root.
  • Humectants (glycerin 0.65% - 1.00%, diglycerin 0.60% - 0.90%, sodium hyaluronate 0.65% - 1.00%, glycerin 4.00% - 4.90% and diglycerin 4.70% - 5.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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