Works for
CleansingSodium stearate, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane + 5 moreCleanses gently
“Solid Face Wash”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, cocamidopropyl betaine, quaternium-90 montmorillonite, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, sodium methyl oleoyl taurate, sodium stearate) 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
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Our men's Charcoal Face Wash uses gentle exfoliants to clear away dead skin cells and dissolve deep-down dirt.”
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-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“This isn't your average face wash. Activated Charcoal gently draws out impurities and dissolves deep-down dirt, helping keep breakouts at bay.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propanediol~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSodium stearate~4.1–6.2%
Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silaneGlycerin~2.1–3.2%
- 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 GlycerinSodium lauroyl methyl isethionate~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionateSilica~1.4–2.1%
Quaternium-90 sepiolite~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Charcoal powder~1.1–1.6%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betainePhenoxyethanol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium methyl oleoyl taurate~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium methyl oleoyl taurateSodium cocoyl isethionate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateParfum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumQuaternium-90 montmorillonite~0.05–0.25%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Sodium stearate, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Glycerin, Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, Silica, Quaternium-90 sepiolite, Charcoal powder, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium methyl oleoyl taurate, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Parfum, Quaternium-90 montmorillonite, Unknown, Sodium benzoate
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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.
| OARS + ALPSSolid Face WashYOUR PRODUCT | TarteSEA FRXXXTION Stick Exfoliating Cleanser | PÜRJoystick Exfoliating Deep-Pore Cleanser | NaturiumThe Calmer Ceramide Body Wash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 54% | 42% | 38% |
| Price | $20.00 | — | $28.00+$8.00 | $14.43−$5.57 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 8 | 8 of 8 | 5 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Kaolin | Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract | Ceramide Eop |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 2 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
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