Jack Black Charcoal Body Buff Exfoliating Cleanser
Works for
CleansingSodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Decyl glucoside + 2 moreCleanses gently
“Charcoal Body Buff Exfoliating Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (acrylates crosspolymer-4, coco-betaine, decyl glucoside, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate) 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.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: coco-betaine, decyl glucoside, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Charcoal Body Buff Exfoliating Cleanser”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, CitronellolMedium risk
Comedogenic5 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale5 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate~9.6–11.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
More about Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonatePumice~4.2–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Milled volcanic rock. Used as an abrasive for physical exfoliation
More about PumiceDecyl glucoside~3.6–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideAcrylates crosspolymer-4~2.3–2.8%
Glycerin~1.9–2.4%
- 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 GlycerinCoco-betaine~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
More about Coco-betaineSodium gluconate~1.3–1.6%
Citric acid~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Sodium chloride~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideParfum~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumStearyl stearate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Methyl glucose caprate/caprylate/oleate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panthenol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPropanediol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCharcoal powder~0.4–0.6%
Volcanic ash~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Euphorbia cerifera wax~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citronellol~0.15–0.3%
Adansonia digitata oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Baobab oil. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Adansonia digitata oilButyrospermum parkii butter~0.25–0.45%
- 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 butterAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderJojoba esters~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersPorphyra umbilicalis extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have an anti-oxidant effect in skin but evidence is lacking
More about Porphyra umbilicalis extractHypnea musciformis extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hypnea musciformis extractSpirulina maxima extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Fucus vesiculosus extract~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Pumice, Decyl glucoside, Acrylates crosspolymer-4, Glycerin, Coco-betaine, Sodium gluconate, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Sodium chloride, Parfum, Stearyl stearate, Sodium benzoate, Methyl glucose caprate/caprylate/oleate, Panthenol, Propanediol, Charcoal powder, Volcanic ash, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Citronellol, Adansonia digitata oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Jojoba esters, Porphyra umbilicalis extract, Hypnea musciformis extract, Spirulina maxima extract, Fucus vesiculosus extract
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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.
| Jack BlackCharcoal Body Buff Exfoliating CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | APRIL SKINCarrotene IPMP Exfoliating Body Wash | SVRCicavit+ Foaming Gel Soothing Purifying | Love & GreenOrganic Soothing Intimate Cleansing Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 32% | 30% | 29% |
| Price | — | $21.03 | $13.12 | $5.77 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 3 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide | Xanthan Gum |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report On the Safety Assessment of Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonatesjournals.sagepub.com
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- 4Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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