Pure Mineral Charcoal Reviving Facial Wash
Works for
CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate + 5 moreCleanses gently
“Charcoal Reviving Facial Wash”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, peg-150 distearate, peg-40 castor oil, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, sodium lauroyl lactylate) 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, decyl glucoside
ExfoliationMaris salNot delivered
“Charcoal Reviving Facial Wash For normal to oily skin Enriched with Dead Sea minerals, hyaluronic acid & charcoal Reviving Facial Wash removes oil and other residues while a complex of Dead Sea minerals and hyaluronic acid intensively moisturizes and revitalizes the skin.”
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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~8.8–10.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineDisodium laureth sulfosuccinate~5.9–7.2%
Decyl glucoside~3.9–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideGlycerin~2.5–3%
- 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 GlycerinPeg-7 glyceryl cocoate~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoatePeg-40 castor oil~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 castor oilPeg-150 distearate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-150 distearatePropylene glycol~1.2–1.5%
- 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 glycolActinidia chinensis fruit extract~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Actinidia chinensis fruit extractSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Parfum~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumMaris sal~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
More about Maris salSea water~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
More about Sea waterBenzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.25–0.45%
Sodium lauroyl lactylate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sodium lauroyl lactylatePhenylpropanol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation
More about PhenylpropanolPropylene glycol~0.2–0.35%
- 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 glycolCharcoal powder~0.25–0.45%
Pelargonium sidoides root extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panthenol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCitric acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Decyl glucoside, Glycerin, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Peg-40 castor oil, Peg-150 distearate, Propylene glycol, Actinidia chinensis fruit extract, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Parfum, Maris sal, Unknown, Sea water, Benzoic acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Phenylpropanol, Propylene glycol, Charcoal powder, Pelargonium sidoides root extract, Panthenol, 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.
| Pure MineralCharcoal Reviving Facial WashYOUR PRODUCT | PharmacerisA - Puri-Sensilium Soothing Foam | Kiehl'ss Ultra Facial Cleanser | CetaphilDaily Facial Cleanser Fragrance Free | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 35% | 34% |
| Price | — | $17.99 | $15.00 | $7.83 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Betaine | Apricot Kernel Oil | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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