Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 2 moreCleanses gently
“Black Gold Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (capryloyl glycine, cocamidopropyl betaine, hexylene glycol, sodium laureth sulfate) 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: cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium laureth sulfate
ExfoliationMicrocrystalline celluloseNot delivered
“absorbs impurities and excess oil, detoxifies, and exfoliates to refine the appearance of pores .”
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-blemishCamellia sinensis leaf extractNot delivered
“This purifying cleanser helps to clean and refresh the skin by helping to unclog pores, remove excess oil and remove makeup.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Oenothera biennis flower extract, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark 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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Water~45–55%
Sodium laureth sulfate~9.9–12.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateGlycerin~4–4.8%
- 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 GlycerinCocamidopropyl betaine~4.3–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerCharcoal powder~2–2.4%
Tocopheryl acetate~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateAvena sativa meal extract~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of oatmeal extract. Helps restore skin barrier and has antioxidant properties
More about Avena sativa meal extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractBambusa vulgaris leaf/stem extract~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
The extract can contain up to 70% of silica. In cosmetics, silica helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product texture
More about Bambusa vulgaris leaf/stem extractCamellia japonica flower extract~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Camellia japonica flower extractButyl avocadate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oryza sativa bran oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Oryza sativa bran oilPueraria lobata root extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ulmus davidiana root extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant root extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might have an anti-inflammatory effect and could help neturalize free radicals in skin
More about Ulmus davidiana root extractOenothera biennis flower extract~0.25–0.5%
Pinus palustris leaf extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Capryloyl glycine~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Capryloyl glycineHexylene glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolGold~0.25–0.45%
Sarcosine~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to enhance the penetration of other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about SarcosineCinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sodium benzoate~0.2–0.35%
Zea mays starch~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Zea mays starchMicrocrystalline cellulose~0.2–0.4%
Sodium hydroxide~0.2–0.35%
Synthetic fluorphlogopite~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteSucrose~0.15–0.3%
- 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~0.15–0.3%
- 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 glycolParfum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzyl salicylate~0.15–0.3%
Citronellol~0.15–0.25%
Geraniol~0.1–0.2%
Linalool~0.1–0.2%
Iron oxides~0.1–0.2%
- 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 77499~0.1–0.15%
Ci 77491~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.15%
- 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 dioxideIngredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Charcoal powder, Tocopheryl acetate, Avena sativa meal extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Bambusa vulgaris leaf/stem extract, Camellia japonica flower extract, Butyl avocadate, Oryza sativa bran oil, Pueraria lobata root extract, Ulmus davidiana root extract, Oenothera biennis flower extract, Pinus palustris leaf extract, Capryloyl glycine, Hexylene glycol, Gold, Sarcosine, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract, Sodium benzoate, Zea mays starch, Microcrystalline cellulose, Sodium hydroxide, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Sucrose, Propylene glycol, Parfum, Benzyl salicylate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Ci 77491, Titanium dioxide
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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.
| masqueBARBlack Gold CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | Clean & ClearMorning Burst Hydrating Facial Cleanser | Peter Thomas RothIrish Moor Mud Cleansing Gel | me pureGentlmen Cleansing GEL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 35% | 35% |
| Price | — | $5.37 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 11 | 3 of 11 | 3 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Mannitol | Salicylic Acid | Gluconolactone |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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