Works for
CleansingSodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, Cetearyl olivate + 3 moreCleanses gently
“Charcoal Creamy Face Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, cetearyl olivate, sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, sorbitan olivate, xanthan gum) 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.
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid ~0.3–0.5%, below the ~0.5% it needsUnder-dosed
“Charcoal detoxifies the skin and clears pores so you can feel clean, naturally.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Alcohol + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic7 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale7 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate~10–13%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionateCetearyl olivate~4–4.9%
Cetearyl alcohol~2.6–3.2%
- 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 alcoholGlycerin~2.4–2.9%
- 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 GlycerinSorbitan olivate~1.9–2.3%
Coffea arabica seed extract~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Coffea arabica seed extractPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilVitis vinifera seed oil~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilVegetable oil~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Vegetable oilCocos nucifera oil~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilButyrospermum parkii butter~0.65–0.95%
- 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 butterTheobroma cacao seed butter~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterPogostemon cablin oil~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pogostemon cablin leaf oil~0.5–0.7%
Althaea officinalis root extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
More about Althaea officinalis root extractAlcohol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholEchinacea angustifolia extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that might contain antioxidants, have antibacterial effect and help reduce inflammation, but solid evidence is lacking. Can be irritating
More about Echinacea angustifolia extractTocopherol~0.3–0.6%
- 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 TocopherolGlycine soja oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilSalicylic acid~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidChondrus crispus~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispusCarrageenan~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanXanthan gum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSucrose~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseCitric acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.2%
Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCharcoal powder~0.15–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, Cetearyl olivate, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Sorbitan olivate, Coffea arabica seed extract, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Vegetable oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Pogostemon cablin oil, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Althaea officinalis root extract, Alcohol, Echinacea angustifolia extract, Tocopherol, Glycine soja oil, Salicylic acid, Chondrus crispus, Carrageenan, Xanthan gum, Sucrose, Citric acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Charcoal powder
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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.
| frank bodyCharcoal Creamy Face CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | YEOUTHVitamin C Facial Cleanser Day/Night Cream | Colleen Rothschild BeautyPurifying Cleanser | CeraVeGel Moussant Anti-Imperfections | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 83% | 82% | 79% |
| Price | — | $41.90 | $102.38 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 16 | 6 of 16 | 4 of 16 |
| Key difference | — | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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