Holika Holika Smooth Egg Charcoal Egg Soap
Works for
CleansingMyristic acid, Stearic acid + 5 moreCan be harsh
“Smooth Egg Charcoal Egg Soap”
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 lauryl 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.
Anti-blemishLauric acidNot delivered
“Ingeniously packaged in a cardboard egg carton, the dual-action cleansing eggs effectively sweep away daily dirt, impurities and blackheads from the skin and can also be used as a bubble mask.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Myristic acid~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidStearic acid~6.8–10.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidTriethanolamine~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineLauric acid~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
More about Lauric acidPalmitic acid~3.3–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidGlycerin~2.4–3.5%
- 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 GlycerinWater~1.6–2.4%
Sodium hydroxide~1.3–2%
Sodium lauryl sulfate~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
More about Sodium lauryl sulfateDisodium lauryl sulfosuccinate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinateParfum~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHydrolyzed egg protein~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Charcoal powder~0.45–1.1%
Triclosan~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideTetrasodium edta~0.1–0.35%
Ingredient list view
Myristic acid, Stearic acid, Triethanolamine, Lauric acid, Palmitic acid, Glycerin, Water, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, Parfum, Hydrolyzed egg protein, Charcoal powder, Triclosan, Titanium dioxide, Tetrasodium edta
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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.
| Holika HolikaSmooth Egg Charcoal Egg SoapYOUR PRODUCT | MUJIMild Moisture Face Soap | XOULMiracle Stone Soap | CHIFURECleansing Foam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 38% | 38% |
| Price | — | $23.50 | $20.74 | $13.20 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 6 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Lauramide Dea | Hyaluronic Acid | Hydrogenated Castor Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
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