NIP+FAB Charcoal & Mandelic Acid Spot & Acne Cleanser Bar
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CleansingSodium cocoate, Coconut acidCleanses gently
“Charcoal & Mandelic Acid Spot & Acne Cleanser Bar”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coconut acid, sodium cocoate) 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.
Anti-blemishMandelic acidNot delivered
“Charcoal & Mandelic Acid Spot & Acne Cleanser Bar”
This product contains ingredients (mandelic acid) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
ExfoliationSide benefit · Mandelic acidWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: mandelic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Sodium cocoate~25–38%
Water~13–20%
Glycerin~4.8–7.3%
- 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 GlycerinCharcoal powder~3.2–4.8%
Coconut acid~2.3–3.4%
Cocos nucifera oil~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilButyrospermum parkii butter~1.2–1.7%
- 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 butterMandelic acid~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps shed the upper layer of dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing smoother, brighter skin. It can help to reduce hyperpigmentation. It has anti-bacterial properties, and might help to reduce blemishes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. It is considered to be gentler than glycolic acid
More about Mandelic acidSodium citrate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateCitric acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Sodium cocoate, Water, Glycerin, Unknown, Charcoal powder, Coconut acid, Cocos nucifera oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Mandelic acid, Sodium citrate, Citric acid
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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.
| NIP+FABCharcoal & Mandelic Acid Spot & Acne Cleanser BarYOUR PRODUCT | UpCircle BeautyChocolate Charcoal Chai Soap Bar For Face And Body | AtwaterOil Regulagtor Facial Cleansing Bar | Grandpa Soap Co.Pine Tar Bar Soap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| Price | — | — | $19.00 | $4.59 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter | Niacinamide | Sodium Palm Kernelate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
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