Works for
CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium myreth sulfate + 4 moreCan be harsh
“Formula with Black Charcoal cleanses thoroughly”
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.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside.
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-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“The powerful formula with Black Charcoal and beads removes impurities and fights against blackheads.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationMicrocrystalline celluloseNot delivered
“NIVEA MEN DEEP ANTI-BLACKHEAD FACE SCRUB exfoliates the skin, for a deep-pore cleansing.”
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?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Benzophenone-4, Alcohol denat. + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Microcrystalline cellulose~5.2–7.8%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSodium myreth sulfate~2.7–4.1%
Acrylates copolymer~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymerPeg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate~1.6–2.4%
Decyl glucoside~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideCharcoal powder~1.2–1.8%
Glycerin~0.9–1.35%
- 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 GlycerinSodium chloride~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilSodium hydroxide~0.35–0.85%
Benzophenone-4~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritating
More about Benzophenone-4Sodium lauryl sulfate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
More about Sodium lauryl sulfateTrisodium edta~0.15–0.5%
Alcohol denat.~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMethylparaben~0.05–0.1%
Linalool~0.01–0.05%
Limonene~0.01–0.05%
- 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, Microcrystalline cellulose, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium myreth sulfate, Acrylates copolymer, Peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, Decyl glucoside, Charcoal powder, Glycerin, Sodium chloride, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Sodium hydroxide, Benzophenone-4, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Trisodium edta, Alcohol denat., Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Linalool, Limonene, Parfum
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| NiveaDeep Face Cleansing Exfoliating ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | PayotGel nettoyant Pâte Grise Gelée Nettoyante Visage - Payot | Kiehl'ss Ultra Facial Cleanser | NeutrogenaClear & Soothe Mousse Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 34% | 34% | 33% |
| Price | $48.20 | — | $15.00−$33.20 | $7.90−$40.30 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Coconut Acid | Apricot Kernel Oil | Disodium Tetrapropenyl Succinate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Benzophenone 4: An emerging allergen in cosmetics and toiletries?pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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