Freeman Beauty Polishing Charcoal & Black Sugar Gel Mask
Works for
CleansingCarbomerCan be harsh
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Polishing Charcoal & Black Sugar Gel 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.
Anti-blemishKaolinNot delivered
“The purifying activated charcoal helps absorb oil and impurities without over-drying and black sugar helps exfoliate away dulling skin cells for softness and clarity.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Zingiber officinale root extract, Cymbopogon schoenanthus extract + 5 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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Sucrose~26–39%
- 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 SucrosePropylene glycol~5.1–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolCharcoal~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Kaolin~3.4–5.1%
- 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 KaolinMusa sapientum fruit extract~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cocos nucifera fruit extract~2.2–3.3%
- 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 fruit extractZingiber officinale root extract~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractPsidium guajava fruit extract~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Psidium guajava fruit extractCymbopogon schoenanthus extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Carica papaya fruit extract~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Maranta arundinacea root extract~0.55–1.3%
Rubus idaeus fruit extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus fruit extractSantalum album extract~0.5–1.15%
Macrocystis pyrifera extract~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Nasturtium officinale extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Might have anti-oxidant properties
More about Nasturtium officinale extractAleurites moluccanus extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilCarbomer~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIron oxides~0.15–0.55%
- 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 oxidesCi 77491~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Charcoal~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Sucrose, Propylene glycol, Charcoal, Kaolin, Musa sapientum fruit extract, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, Psidium guajava fruit extract, Cymbopogon schoenanthus extract, Carica papaya fruit extract, Maranta arundinacea root extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Santalum album extract, Macrocystis pyrifera extract, Nasturtium officinale extract, Aleurites moluccanus extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Unknown, Charcoal
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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.
| Freeman BeautyPolishing Charcoal & Black Sugar Gel MaskYOUR PRODUCT | CollistarMelting Exfoliating Face Gel | YUZEBrown Sugar Facial Bar Soap | Beauty InfusionPURIFYING Sea Kelp & Probiotics Sheet Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 34% | 29% | 28% |
| Price | — | $25.73 | $8.61 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Urea | Bisabolol | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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