LOréal Paris Men Expert LOreal Men Expert Charcoal Face Scrub Exfoliator
Works for
CleansingMyristic acid, Stearic acid + 3 moreCan be harsh
“Cleanses skin of excess oil & dirt.”
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
“LOreal Men Expert Charcoal Face Scrub Exfoliator”
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-blemishLauric acidNot delivered
“Reduces blackheads and deeply cleanses skin”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Mentha piperita extract, Linalool + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.1–6.2%
- 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 GlycerinMyristic acid~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidStearic acid~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPalmitic acid~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidPotassium hydroxide~1.7–2.5%
Lauric acid~1.5–2.2%
- 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 acidButylene glycol~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolSorbitol~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolGlyceryl stearate se~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate sePeg-8~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Perlite~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of volcanic glass. Absorbs moisture and can temporarily mattify the skin
More about PerliteMentha piperita extract~0.4–0.95%
Charcoal powder~0.5–1.1%
Caprylyl glycol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolTetrasodium edta~0.2–0.75%
Citric acid~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPentylene glycol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPolyglycerin-10~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-10 myristate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-10 stearate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and softens the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-10 stearatePolyquaternium-4~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium dehydroacetate~0.05–0.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCi 77499~0.05–0.25%
Linalool~0.05–0.15%
Limonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneParfum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Myristic acid, Stearic acid, Palmitic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Lauric acid, Butylene glycol, Sorbitol, Glyceryl stearate se, Peg-8, Perlite, Mentha piperita extract, Charcoal powder, Caprylyl glycol, Tetrasodium edta, Citric acid, Pentylene glycol, Polyglycerin-10, Polyglyceryl-10 myristate, Polyglyceryl-10 stearate, Polyquaternium-4, Sodium dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 77499, Linalool, Limonene, Parfum
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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.
| LOréal Paris Men ExpertLOreal Men Expert Charcoal Face Scrub ExfoliatorYOUR PRODUCT | L'Oréal ParisPure Charcoal Anti-Blackhead Daily Face Scrub | skintificDamask Rose Brightening Whipped Cream Cleanser | SkinfoodRice Brightening Scrub Foam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 46% | 45% | 43% |
| Price | — | $6.47 | — | $18.53 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 6 | 5 of 6 | 6 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | — | Niacinamide | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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