Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
- Anti-blemish
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: medium
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Key actives
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Cleanse your complexion with the Pure Active Charcoal Anti-Blackhead Exfoliating Stick from Garnier.
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This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate.
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.
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Pure Active Charcoal Anti-Blackhead Exfoliating Stick
Source: From product name
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
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)
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Pure Active Charcoal Anti-Blackhead Exfoliating Stick
Source: From product name
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.
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)
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 25/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
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| Product | Similarity | Price | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|
 Garnier Pure Active Charcoal Anti-Blackhead Exfoliating Stick | Current | $5.99 | |
 Eucerin Dermo Purifyer Oil Control Cleansing Gel | 68% | $10.50 | |
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 Clinique City Block Purifying Enzyme Powder Cleanser + Exfoliator | 66% | - | |
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Key Actives
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)
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
Potential irritants
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
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)
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
Helps water and oil mix together and softens the upper layer of the skin
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Comedogenic ingredients
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
All ingredients
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
A type of volcanic glass. Absorbs moisture and can temporarily mattify the skin
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
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 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
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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)
Helps water and oil mix together and softens the upper layer of the skin
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Stearic acid, Propylene glycol, Palmitic acid, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Perlite, Triethanolamine, Sodium laureth sulfate, Paraffinum liquidum, Glycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Hydrogenated coconut acid, Ci 77499, Iron oxides, Charcoal powder, Sodium isethionate, Sodium dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Salicylic acid, Polyglycerin-10, Polyglyceryl-10 myristate, Polyglyceryl-10 stearate, Myristic acid, Citric acid, Parfum, Unknown
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- Beta Hydroxy Acids
- A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparations
- Glycolic Acid Peels Versus Salicylic–Mandelic Acid Peels in Active Acne Vulgaris and Post‐Acne Scarring and Hyperpigmentation: A Comparative Study
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