SheaMoisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Masque - Exclusive
Works for
CleansingCetearyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol + 5 moreCleanses gently
“This treatment also balances your scalp, washing away impurities and build-ups to leave you feeling more comfortable.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (behentrimonium methosulfate, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, sodium cocoate, sodium palm kernelate, sodium shea butterate, stearyl alcohol) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic5 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale5 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cetearyl alcohol~5.9–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholCaprylic/capric triglyceride~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideGlycerin~3.1–3.8%
- 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 GlycerinButyrospermum parkii butter~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterStearyl alcohol~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholCetyl alcohol~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholCocos nucifera oil~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilPersea gratissima oil~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceBehentrimonium methosulfate~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Behentrimonium methosulfateBehentrimonium chloride~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPanthenol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolHydrogenated vegetable oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated vegetable oilMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilHydroxyethylcellulose~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseAvena sativa kernel flour~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of colloidal oatmeal. Can contain potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Is effective in supporting skin barrier
More about Avena sativa kernel flourCharcoal powder~0.45–0.65%
Salicylic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidHydrolyzed vegetable protein pg-propyl silanetriol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyquaternium-7~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-7Beta-glucan~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanHamamelis virginiana extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractAlcohol~0.2–0.4%
- 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 AlcoholAvena sativa bran extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Sodium palm kernelate~0.6–0.95%
Sodium shea butterate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sodium shea butterateSodium cocoate~0.3–0.5%
Theobroma cacao extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Salix nigra bark extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid
More about Salix nigra bark extractTriethyl citrate~0.1–0.2%
Caprylyl glycol~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolBenzoic acid~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cetearyl alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Stearyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Cocos nucifera oil, Persea gratissima oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Behentrimonium methosulfate, Behentrimonium chloride, Parfum, Panthenol, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Avena sativa kernel flour, Charcoal powder, Salicylic acid, Hydrolyzed vegetable protein pg-propyl silanetriol, Polyquaternium-7, Beta-glucan, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Alcohol, Avena sativa bran extract, Sodium palm kernelate, Sodium shea butterate, Sodium cocoate, Theobroma cacao extract, Unknown, Salix nigra bark extract, Triethyl citrate, Caprylyl glycol, Benzoic 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.
| SheaMoistureAfrican Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Masque - ExclusiveYOUR PRODUCT | Colleen Rothschild BeautyPurifying Cleanser | CeraVeGel Moussant Anti-Imperfections | Red EarthPink Coconut Clay Cleansing Face Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 83% | 79% | 79% |
| Price | — | $102.38 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 17 | 4 of 17 | 3 of 17 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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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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- 2Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 4Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 6A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
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