Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
- Anti-oxidation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: medium
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Works for
Anti-oxidation
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.
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be irritating
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Binchotan White Charcoal helps minimize the appearance of pores while balancing moisture levels for a perfected complexion.
Source: Ulta
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:
glycerin, butylene glycol.
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: squalane, simmondsia chinensis seed extract.
Plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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Key Actives
Plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
Potential irritants
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be irritating
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
Used to improve stability of the formulation
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
Comedogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
Plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be irritating
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
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
Used to improve stability of the formulation
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
Ingredient list view
Water, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Propanediol, Pentylene glycol, Dipropylene glycol, Charcoal powder, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed extract, Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Cynara scolymus leaf extract, Butylene glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Microcrystalline cellulose, Xanthan gum, Glycerin, Cellulose gum, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Squalane, Sodium polyacrylate, Polysorbate 60
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