Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice + 1 moreWorks well
“This lightweight charcoal mask bubbles up to deliver a purifying formula of Tomato, Salicylic Acid and Oxygen to deeply cleanse and to help prevent and treat breakouts and blemishes.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
ExfoliationSide benefit · Salicylic acid, Salix alba bark extractWorks well
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: salicylic acid.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Cetearyl alcohol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil + 5 moreWorks
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, cetearyl alcohol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Parfum + 3 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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Salicylic acid0.5%
- 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 acidAloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–35%
- 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 juiceDecyl glucoside~7.2–10.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideSodium lauroyl sarcosinate~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateSodium lauryl sulfoacetate~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium lauryl sulfoacetateMethyl perfluorobutyl ether~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Methyl perfluoroisobutyl ether~1.8–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cocamidopropyl betaine~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineCetearyl alcohol~1.3–2%
- 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 alcoholGlyceryl stearate~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateBenzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSolanum lycopersicum fruit/leaf/stem extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salix alba bark extract~0.15–0.6%
- 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 extractSalix alba leaf extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract~0.2–0.7%
Stearic acid~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidSodium lauroyl glutamate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. It creates foam
More about Sodium lauroyl glutamateGlycerin~0.2–0.75%
- 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 GlycerinSodium phytate~0.15–0.5%
Tocopherol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolCitric acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium chloride~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.35%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzyl benzoate~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateCoumarin~0.01–0.1%
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalIngredient list view
Salicylic acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Decyl glucoside, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, Methyl perfluorobutyl ether, Methyl perfluoroisobutyl ether, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Benzyl alcohol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Solanum lycopersicum fruit/leaf/stem extract, Salix alba bark extract, Salix alba leaf extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Stearic acid, Sodium lauroyl glutamate, Glycerin, Sodium phytate, Tocopherol, Citric acid, Sodium chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Benzyl benzoate, Coumarin, Butylphenyl methylpropional
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| Yes toCharcoal Bubbling Mask ExclusiveYOUR PRODUCT | SheaMoistureAfrican Black Soap Problem Skin Facial Mask | Jan MariniRetinol Plus Face Mask | Drunk ElephantBouncy Brightfacial Brightening Mask with 10% Azelaic Acid + 1% Salicylic Acid | |
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| Match | — | 90% | 85% | 84% |
| Price | — | — | — | $48.30 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Retinol | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Yes to - Charcoal Bubbling Mask Exclusive" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-blemish and Exfoliation
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 0.20% - 0.75%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Yes to" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 5.60$ in the United States, for 7.00CA$ in Canada and for 3.99£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 3A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
- 4
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- 6Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extractonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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