Garnier Anti-Spot and Blackhead Solid Wash Charcoal Bar

Garnier

Anti-Spot and Blackhead Solid Wash Charcoal Bar

face neck body cleanser

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
57%
Combination (dry)
57%
Balanced
87%
Combination (oily)
83%
Oily
83%

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12
Ingredients
5
Benefits
1
Actives
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Our Garnier Pure Active Charcoal Bar is enriched with charcoal and salicylic acid to intensely cleanse skin to help prevent spots and reduce the appearance of skin concerns on face & body such as blackheads, clogged pores and excess oil.

Key Insights

Benefits

5
Anti-Acne
Anti-Aging
Blackhead Reducing
Hydration
Oil Control

Active Ingredients

1
BHA

Full Ingredients

12 total
SODIUM PALMATE SODIUM COCOATE WATER GLYCERIN PARFUM PERLITE ZINC PCA SODIUM CHLORIDE SODIUM HYDROXIDE CHARCOAL POWDER TETRASODIUM GLUTAMATE DIACETATE SALICYLIC ACID BHA

About Anti-Spot and Blackhead Solid Wash Charcoal Bar

Overview

Anti-Spot and Blackhead Solid Wash Charcoal Bar is a lightweight cleanser from Garnier. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 12 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Water and Zinc PCA, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Water and Zinc PCA.

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Sodium Cocoate.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced, Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, brightening and tone and cell renewal. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.

Where it fits in a routine

It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes first step. Use on damp skin and rinse thoroughly. Follow with a toner or essence while skin is still slightly damp.

This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • No essential oils
  • No drying alcohol
  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • Contains fragrance or declared fragrance allergens
  • One ingredient could feed malassezia (fungal acne)
  • Contains ingredients usually flagged for review during pregnancy

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin
  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

Sensitive skin

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 3 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 2 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Anti-Acne 1 ingredient

    Targets breakouts by reducing bacteria and unclogging pores

  • Blackhead Reducing 1 ingredient

    Helps unclog pores and reduce blackheads for clearer skin

  • Oil Control 1 ingredient

    Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness

Does not target

Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone Pore Minimizer Smooths Bumpy Skin Soothing

None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.

Key ingredients

The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.

Water

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
Glycerin

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
Zinc PCA

7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Proline, 5-oxo-, zinc salt

Hydration
Charcoal Powder

10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Charcoal Powder is the dried, carbonaceous material obtained from the heating of organic substances

Oil Control
Salicylic Acid BHA

12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Salicylic acid

Anti-Acne Anti-Aging Blackhead Reducing

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration High

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support None

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control Low

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening None

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Moderate

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal None

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (1)

Supporting ingredients (11)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Sodium Palmate Sodium Cocoate Water Glycerin Parfum Perlite Zinc PCA Sodium Chloride Sodium Hydroxide Charcoal Powder Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • Essential-oil-free
  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • Oil-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Fragrance

    Parfum

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Use with caution

  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)

    Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • BHA (salicylic acid)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • PHAs (gluconolactone)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • Benzoyl peroxide

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Cleanse" step.

  • Use on damp skin and rinse thoroughly.
  • Follow with a toner or essence while skin is still slightly damp.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Contains Salicylic Acid, usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
1 ingredient could feed malassezia: Sodium Cocoate. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive skin
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 12 ingredients on the label.

5
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

2
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

2
Exfoliant

Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells

2
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

2
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

1
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

1
Fragrance / colour

Changes how the product smells or looks

1
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

1
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

1
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

1
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Sodium Palmate Surfactant
Estimated level
10–40%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.

Fatty acids, palm-oil, sodium salts

2 Sodium Cocoate Surfactant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Fatty acids, coco, sodium salts

3 Water Solvent
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
4 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
5 Parfum Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

5th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular odour. According to Article 19 of the Cosmetics Regulation, 'Perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw materials shall be referred to by the terms ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’. '

6 Perlite Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

6th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Inert siliceous material consisting chiefly of silicon, aluminum, sodium and potassium oxides

7 Zinc PCA Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Proline, 5-oxo-, zinc salt

Hydration
8 Sodium Chloride Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium chloride

9 Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
pH adjuster

9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium hydroxide

10 Charcoal Powder Exfoliant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Exfoliant, Texture agent

10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Charcoal Powder is the dried, carbonaceous material obtained from the heating of organic substances

Oil Control
11 Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate Chelator
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Chelator

11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

L-Aspartic Acid, N, N-bis(zarboxylatomethyl )-L-glutamate; Tetrasodium N,N-bis(carboxylatomethyl)-L-glutamate

12 Salicylic Acid Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Exfoliant, Preservative

12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Salicylic acid

Anti-Acne Anti-Aging Blackhead Reducing
10 scientific references
  • Experimental Dermatology, July 2019, pages 786-794
  • European Commission Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety, June 2019, pages 1-70
  • Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, April 2018, pages 245-251
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, January-February 2017, pages 55-58
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, August 2015, pages 455-461
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, November 2010, pages 135-142
  • Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery, September 2008, pages 170-176
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, April 2007, pages 651-663
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, February 2000, pages 21-52
  • Seminars in Dermatology, December 1990, pages 305-308

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Anti-Spot and Blackhead Solid Wash Charcoal Bar?

SODIUM PALMATE, SODIUM COCOATE, WATER, GLYCERIN, PARFUM, PERLITE, ZINC PCA, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CHARCOAL POWDER, TETRASODIUM GLUTAMATE DIACETATE, SALICYLIC ACID.

What are the active ingredients in Anti-Spot and Blackhead Solid Wash Charcoal Bar?

SALICYLIC ACID.

How do I use Anti-Spot and Blackhead Solid Wash Charcoal Bar?

1. Apply water on face, neck and body. 2. Wash by rubbing the bar into affected areas. Turn off the tap in the meantime. 3. Rinse thoroughly. 4. Store the soap in a dish to avoid black stains.

What skin types is Anti-Spot and Blackhead Solid Wash Charcoal Bar good for?

Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced, Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.

Is Anti-Spot and Blackhead Solid Wash Charcoal Bar good for sensitive skin?

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Is Anti-Spot and Blackhead Solid Wash Charcoal Bar fungal acne safe?

One ingredient could feed malassezia: Sodium Cocoate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that it will cause a breakout.

Can I use Anti-Spot and Blackhead Solid Wash Charcoal Bar while pregnant?

It contains Salicylic Acid, which are usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy. Ask your doctor or midwife before using it.

Is Anti-Spot and Blackhead Solid Wash Charcoal Bar fragrance free?

No — it contains Parfum.

Does Anti-Spot and Blackhead Solid Wash Charcoal Bar contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is Anti-Spot and Blackhead Solid Wash Charcoal Bar silicone free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.

Does Anti-Spot and Blackhead Solid Wash Charcoal Bar contain essential oils?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.

Is Anti-Spot and Blackhead Solid Wash Charcoal Bar paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Anti-Spot and Blackhead Solid Wash Charcoal Bar?

It layers well with Azelaic acid, Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, Ceramides. Take more care combining it with Retinoids (retinol, retinal), Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.

When should I apply Anti-Spot and Blackhead Solid Wash Charcoal Bar?

Use it morning and evening, first step.

How many ingredients does Anti-Spot and Blackhead Solid Wash Charcoal Bar have?

It lists 12 ingredients, of which 1 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Anti-Spot and Blackhead Solid Wash Charcoal Bar?

Garnier.

Brand
Garnier

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