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Anti-blemishBentonite, Kaolin + 1 moreNot delivered
“Ulta's Charcoal Nose Strips help deep clean pores and remove dirt, oil, and blackheads from the nose.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
CleansingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Ulta's Charcoal Nose Strips help deep clean pores and remove dirt, oil, and blackheads from the nose.”
This product does not seem to contain cleansing agents and might not be able to remove dirt and oil efficiently.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana extract, MentholMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Pvp~25–37%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin
More about PvpVp/va copolymer~11–16%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulation and create a nice product consistency
More about Vp/va copolymerWater~4.7–7%
Polyvinyl alcohol~3.7–5.6%
Charcoal powder~2.8–4.2%
Bentonite~2–3%
Titanium dioxide~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideKaolin~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinGlycerin~1.1–1.7%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~0.9–1.35%
- 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 glycolHamamelis virginiana extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractAloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.55–1.3%
- 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 extractMoroccan lava clay~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps absorb oil (for the time of application) and creates a thicker product consistency
More about Moroccan lava clayMenthol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.2–0.75%
- 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 glycyrrhizateSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.55%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.3%
Sodium dehydroacetate~0.05–0.25%
1,2-hexanediol~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Pvp, Vp/va copolymer, Water, Polyvinyl alcohol, Charcoal powder, Bentonite, Titanium dioxide, Kaolin, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Moroccan lava clay, Menthol, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium dehydroacetate, 1,2-hexanediol
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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.
| ULTACharcoal Nose StripsYOUR PRODUCT | AveenoDaily Care Baby Wipes x72 | NaturiumThe Calmer Ceramide Body Wash | Beauty InfusionPURIFYING Sea Kelp & Probiotics Sheet Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 29% | 28% | 28% |
| Price | — | $2.93 | $14.43 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Oatmeal Extract | Ceramide Eop | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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