Origins Clear Improvement Oil-Free Moisturizer with Bamboo Charcoal
Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing13 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Clear Improvement Oil-Free Moisturizer with Bamboo Charcoal”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
algae extract, glucosamine hcl.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, algae extract.
Anti-blemish1 ingredient credited for this claimLimited support
“Bamboo charcoal clears out pores for a revitalised complexion.”
This product contains ingredients (zinc pca) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“What it does Providing essential, all day, oil-free hydration to skin prone to blemishes, this moisturiser features Salicylic Acid that gently cleans, exfoliates and refines pores while Bamboo Charcoal helps to further purify the skin, leaving you feeling fresh and comfortably hydrated.”
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.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glucosamine hcl, glycine soja seed extract.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy17 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana water, Lavandula angustifolia oil + 15 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Ethylhexyl palmitate~4.9–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitatePpg-14 butyl ether~4.4–5.4%
Hamamelis virginiana water~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterDimethicone~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerPeg-7 glyceryl cocoate~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateSilica~1.7–2.1%
Steareth-21~1.3–1.5%
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilCitrus limon peel oil~0.7–1%
Mentha viridis leaf oil~0.6–0.85%
Gaultheria procumbens leaf oil~0.5–0.75%
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.45–0.7%
Eugenia caryophyllus bud oil~0.45–0.65%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilCitral~0.4–0.65%
Geraniol~0.35–0.65%
Eugenol~0.3–0.55%
Linalool~0.3–0.55%
Limonene~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneBenzyl benzoate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateEugenia caryophyllus flower extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Eugenia caryophyllus flower extractCharcoal powder~0.4–0.6%
Porphyra yezoensis extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Porphyra yezoensis extractSucrose~0.25–0.45%
- 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 SucroseGlycine~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineAlgae extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
More about Algae extractAvena sativa kernel extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractCaffeine~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineGlucosamine hcl~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.
More about Glucosamine hclSodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateLaminaria saccharina extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations
More about Laminaria saccharina extractGlycine soja seed extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
More about Glycine soja seed extractButylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- 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 glycolSteareth-2~0.25–0.45%
Zinc pca~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
More about Zinc pcaQuaternium-22~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Menthol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Alcohol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholDisodium edta~0.15–0.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSucrose~0.1–0.2%
- 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 SucroseIngredient list view
Water, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Ppg-14 butyl ether, Hamamelis virginiana water, Dimethicone, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Silica, Steareth-21, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Mentha viridis leaf oil, Gaultheria procumbens leaf oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Eugenia caryophyllus bud oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Citral, Geraniol, Eugenol, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl benzoate, Eugenia caryophyllus flower extract, Charcoal powder, Porphyra yezoensis extract, Sucrose, Glycine, Algae extract, Avena sativa kernel extract, Caffeine, Glucosamine hcl, Sodium hyaluronate, Laminaria saccharina extract, Glycine soja seed extract, Butylene glycol, Steareth-2, Zinc pca, Quaternium-22, Menthol, Alcohol, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Unknown, Sucrose
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Occupational contact dermatitis due to essential oilsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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