Works for
ExfoliationGlycolic acid, Lactobionic acid + 3 moreWorks well
“Formulated with exfoliants that clears dead skin and leave a smooth touch to the skin.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: glycolic acid, lactobionic acid.
CleansingPotassium cocoate, Potassium cocoyl glycinateCan be harsh
“Use this cleanser formulated with 1,000ppm of charcoal powder to effectively remove blackheads, whiteheads, excess sebum and dead skin cells on skin.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Anti-blemishGlycolic acid, Lactobionic acid + 4 moreNot delivered
“Use this cleanser formulated with 1,000ppm of charcoal powder to effectively remove blackheads, whiteheads, excess sebum and dead skin cells on skin.”
This product contains ingredients (glycolic acid, lactobionic acid) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana water, Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Hamamelis virginiana water~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterGlycerin~3.3–4.9%
- 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 Glycerin1,2-hexanediol~1.9–2.9%
Butylene glycol~1.9–2.9%
- 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 glycolDipropylene glycol~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolDiospyros kaki leaf extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vitis vinifera fruit extract~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
More about Vitis vinifera fruit extractCoffea arabica seed extract~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Coffea arabica seed extractCarthamus tinctorius flower extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polygonum cuspidatum root extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain resveratrol, an antioxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. The effectiveness depends on the extract quality and concentration in the product
More about Polygonum cuspidatum root extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractCastanea crenata shell extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that has some anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating. Can be used to improve the product's smell
More about Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extractSalvia officinalis leaf extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating
More about Salvia officinalis leaf extractJuniperus communis fruit extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Berry extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Juniperus communis fruit extractMentha piperita leaf extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha piperita leaf extractViscum album extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arctium majus root extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melissa officinalis leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Melissa officinalis leaf extractSaponaria officinalis root extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hypericum perforatum extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sophora angustifolia root extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Salix alba bark extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateMorus bombycis root extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain arbutin, a compound that has skin-lightening properties. Might have some anti-oxidant activity. Is unlikely to be effective though in the concentrations typically used in skincare products
More about Morus bombycis root extractHamamelis virginiana extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractUlmus davidiana root extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant root extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might have an anti-inflammatory effect and could help neturalize free radicals in skin
More about Ulmus davidiana root extractPortulaca oleracea extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractAloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
- 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 extractDioscorea japonica root extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Laminaria japonica extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Laminaria japonica extractViola mandshurica flower extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Charcoal powder~0.15–0.5%
Adenosine~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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)
More about AdenosineGlycolic acid~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
More about Glycolic acidGluconolactone~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneLactobionic acid~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing a smoother, more even skin. PHAs tend to be gentler on the skin compared to AHAs (for example, glycolic acid). It also has hydrating properties and helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help calm down inflammation in skin and support restoration of the barrier function. It has an anti-oxidant effect as well. It can help reduce fine line, wrinkles and improve skin elasticity
More about Lactobionic acidSalicylic acid~0.05–0.2%
- 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 acidPotassium cocoyl glycinate~0.05–0.3%
Potassium cocoate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Potassium cocoateCaprylyl glycol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.15%
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Hamamelis virginiana water, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Butylene glycol, Dipropylene glycol, Diospyros kaki leaf extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Coffea arabica seed extract, Carthamus tinctorius flower extract, Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Castanea crenata shell extract, Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Juniperus communis fruit extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Viscum album extract, Arctium majus root extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Saponaria officinalis root extract, Hypericum perforatum extract, Sophora angustifolia root extract, Salix alba bark extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Morus bombycis root extract, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Ulmus davidiana root extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Dioscorea japonica root extract, Laminaria japonica extract, Viola mandshurica flower extract, Charcoal powder, Adenosine, Glycolic acid, Gluconolactone, Lactobionic acid, Salicylic acid, Potassium cocoyl glycinate, Potassium cocoate, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone
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| TOSOWOONGZero Black CleanerYOUR PRODUCT | CliniqueClarifying Do-Over Peel | MesoesteticPurifying Mousse Cleanser | ACWELLpH Balancing Soothing Cleansing Foam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 44% | 43% | 43% |
| Price | — | $21.75 | $41.37 | $13.16 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 3 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Lactic Acid | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"TOSOWOONG - Zero Black Cleaner" is effective for: Exfoliation, Moisturizing, Anti-aging and Evens skin tone
Ingredient callouts
- Adenosine 0.05% - 0.30%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).
- Humectants (glycerin 3.30% - 4.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 18.60$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
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