Etude House Charcoal Pore Pudding intensive wash-off treatment
Works for
MoisturizingKappaphycus alvarezii extract, Glycerin + 6 moreWorks
“Meanwhile, binchotan white charcoal moisturizes and balances skin’s hydration levels, and kaolin clay boosts the benefits of both black and white charcoals by absorbing excess oil for a smooth, radiant complexion.”
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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Kappaphycus alvarezii extract + 1 moreMay 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Pelargonium graveolens flower oilMedium 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%
Diglycerin~5.4–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinGlycerin~4–4.9%
- 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 GlycerinZea mays starch~2.8–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Zea mays starchMontmorillonite~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A clay mineral. Can absorb oil from the surface of the skin
More about MontmorilloniteKaolin~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 KaolinTalc~1.6–2%
Ethylhexylglycerin~1.2–1.5%
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.95–1.15%
Polysorbate 20~0.65–1%
Acrylates copolymer~0.6–0.9%
- 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 copolymerAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerKappaphycus alvarezii extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 extractButylene 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 glycolPvp~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin
More about PvpPelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilSimmondsia chinensis seed extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed extractSodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSea water~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
More about Sea waterCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.3–0.5%
- 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 triglycerideEpilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
More about Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extractCharcoal powder~0.3–0.55%
Salicornia herbacea extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.3–0.55%
- 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 dioxideWater~0.2–0.35%
Diglycerin~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinGlycerin~0.25–0.45%
- 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 GlycerinZea mays starch~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Zea mays starchTalc~0.3–0.55%
Kaolin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 KaolinMontmorillonite~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A clay mineral. Can absorb oil from the surface of the skin
More about MontmorilloniteAcrylates copolymer~0.2–0.35%
- 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 copolymerEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.35%
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerHydroxyacetophenone~0.2–0.35%
Charcoal powder~0.3–0.55%
Polysorbate 20~0.2–0.4%
Pvp~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin
More about PvpButylene glycol~0.2–0.35%
- 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 glycolPelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 glycyrrhizateSodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSimmondsia chinensis seed extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed extractEpilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
More about Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extractIron oxides~0.05–0.15%
- 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 oxidesTitanium dioxide~0.1–0.2%
- 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 dioxideIngredient list view
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, Charcoal powder, Salicornia herbacea extract, Titanium dioxide, 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, Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Iron oxides, Titanium dioxide
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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.
| Etude HouseCharcoal Pore Pudding intensive wash-off treatmentYOUR PRODUCT | Rohto MentholatumHada Labo Koi-Gokujyun Mask 20 pcs - 2 Types | AbibRice Probiotics Overnight Mask Barrier Jelly | ThalgoHyaluronic Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | — | $26.55 | $16.37 | $50.19 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 10 | 3 of 10 | 3 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Adenosine | Beeswax |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Etude House - Charcoal Pore Pudding intensive wash-off treatment" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.25% - 0.50%, glycerin 0.55% - 0.80%, diglycerin 0.50% - 0.75%, glycerin 3.40% - 4.20% and diglycerin 5.40% - 6.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Etude House" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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