Works for
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Charcoal Body Scrub + Mask”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Glycerin, Vitis vinifera seed oil + 3 moreWorks
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.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, vitis vinifera seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Juglans regia shell powder, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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%
Juglans regia shell powder~6.6–8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Kaolin~4.8–5.8%
- 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 KaolinGlycerin~3.2–4%
- 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 GlycerinVitis vinifera seed oil~2.6–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilCetearyl alcohol~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholAcacia victoriae seed extract~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterCharcoal powder~1.5–1.8%
Coffea arabica seed powder~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilSilybum marianum seed oil~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that contains essential oils that can be irritating. Can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant activity but evidence is lacking
More about Silybum marianum seed oilPumice~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Milled volcanic rock. Used as an abrasive for physical exfoliation
More about PumicePotassium cetyl phosphate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateTriethanolamine~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerXanthan gum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumParfum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCyclohexane~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethyl acetate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.25%
Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCi 77499~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Juglans regia shell powder, Kaolin, Glycerin, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Acacia victoriae seed extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Charcoal powder, Coffea arabica seed powder, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Silybum marianum seed oil, Pumice, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Triethanolamine, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Xanthan gum, Parfum, Cyclohexane, Ethyl acetate, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Ci 77499
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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.
| frank bodyCharcoal Body Scrub + MaskYOUR PRODUCT | Dr. BotanicalsCharcoal Superfood Mattifying Face Mask | FunctionalabDetox Mask | The Body ShopMediterranean Almond Milk With Oat Instant Soothing Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 35% | 35% |
| Price | — | $13.25 | $52.00 | $54.38 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 4 | 4 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Avena Sativa Kernel Flour | Betaine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
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