Seoulista Beauty Charcoal Detox Instant Facial

Seoulista Beauty Charcoal Detox Instant Facial

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Xanthan gum, Polysorbate 60 + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“deep pore-cleansing action”
Source: Beauty Expert

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (glycine soja protein, polysorbate 60, xanthan gum) 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.

Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.65–0.95%
Polysorbate 60Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.5–0.75%
Glycine soja proteinEffect: HighA plant extract that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. It might be somewhat helpful for evening out the skin tone. It might be able to support elastin production but solid research is lacking~0.25–0.5%
Anti-blemish
Niacinamide
Works well
What the product description says
“draw out toxins and impurities for a clear, clean and healthy-looking complexion”
Source: Beauty Expert

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

NiacinamideHeroEffect: HighIs proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production~2.4–2.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.5–0.7%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
MethylpropanediolHelps dissolve other ingredients in a formulationMedium~6.7–8.2%est.
Acer saccharum extractA plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compoundsMedium~1.9–2.4%est.
Chlorella vulgaris extractA plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory propertiesMedium~0.7–1.1%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.6–0.85%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.55–0.85%est.
Polysorbate 60Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.5–0.75%est.
Saururus chinensis extractPlant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory propertiesMedium~0.3–0.5%est.
Moringa oleifera seed extractHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effectMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.25%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Chlorella vulgaris extractA plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties3/5~0.7–1.1%est.
Ecklonia cava extract—3/5~0.3–0.6%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Methylpropanediol~6.7–8.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation

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Glycerin~4–4.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Butylene glycol~3.1–3.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Niacinamide~2.4–2.9%
Hero · Anti-blemish
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-agingAnti-blemishEvens skin toneMoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterialReduces redness

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

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Acer saccharum extract~1.9–2.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds

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Dipropylene glycol~1.6–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Betaine~1.4–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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2-hydroxyethyl acrylate~1.3–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps create a nice product texture and uniform layer on the skin (when used in sunscreens, for example)

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Sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate crosspolymer~1–1.2%
Formula
Chlorella vulgaris extract~0.7–1.1%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties

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Xanthan gum~0.65–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.6–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Caprylyl glycol~0.55–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Adenosine~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-agingMoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)

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Parfum~0.5–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Polysorbate 60~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sorbitan
Not recognized
Isostearate
Not recognized
Sodium hyaluronate~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Volcanic ash~0.5–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Artemisia capillaris flower extract~0.35–0.6%
Formula
Ecklonia cava extract~0.3–0.6%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
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Houttuynia cordata extract~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Saururus chinensis extract~0.3–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties

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Maltodextrin~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

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Moringa oleifera seed extract~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect

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Phenoxyethanol~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Glycine soja protein~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizingAnti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. It might be somewhat helpful for evening out the skin tone. It might be able to support elastin production but solid research is lacking

More about Glycine soja protein
Sodium dextran sulfate~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Superoxide dismutase~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

An antioxidant enzyme that is naturally present in skin. It can help support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin. It is used in topical medications for inflammatory skin conditions including atopic dermatitis (eczema) and psoriasis. There are three types of natural Superoxide Dismutase in human skin. The compound used in topical treatments and cosmetics are mimics of typically one of these natural variants

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Sodium
Not recognized
Benzoate
Not recognized
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Tripropylene glycol~0.1–0.15%
Formula
Propylene glycol~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Niacinamide, Acer saccharum extract, Dipropylene glycol, Betaine, 2-hydroxyethyl acrylate, Sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate crosspolymer, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Adenosine, Parfum, Polysorbate 60, Unknown, Unknown, Sodium hyaluronate, Volcanic ash, Artemisia capillaris flower extract, Ecklonia cava extract, Houttuynia cordata extract, Saururus chinensis extract, Maltodextrin, Moringa oleifera seed extract, Phenoxyethanol, Glycine soja protein, Sodium dextran sulfate, Superoxide dismutase, Unknown, Unknown, Potassium sorbate, Tripropylene glycol, Propylene glycol

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