NEOGEN Real Charcoal Pad

NEOGEN

Real Charcoal Pad

face neck toner pads

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
66%
Combination (dry)
66%
Balanced
96%
Combination (oily)
74%
Oily
74%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
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Actives
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Purify and care for pores with these tightening, brightening essence oil pads from K-beauty innovator, Neogen! Bamboo charcoal absorbs toxins, excess sebum, oil and impurities from the skin’s surface while gently exfoliating to stimulate cell growth. Canadian glacial soil clay and Hungarian moor mud help to further absorb impurities and clarify skin, while anti-inflammatory peat water tightens pores.

Key Insights

Benefits

8
Anti-Acne
Anti-Aging
Blackhead Reducing
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Oil Control
Pore Minimizer
Soothing

Active Ingredients

5
AHA PHA Hyaluronic acid Neuropeptides Signal peptides

Risks

1
Allergen

Full Ingredients

77 total
WATER PROPANEDIOL 1,2-HEXANEDIOL BETAINE TREHALOSE OCTYLDODECETH-16 ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN GARDENIA FLORIDA FRUIT EXTRACT CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS PEEL OIL DEXTRIN CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA FRUIT OIL THEOBROMA CACAO EXTRACT MALTODEXTRIN BUTYLENE GLYCOL LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA OIL GUAIAZULENE GLUCONOLACTONE PHA GLUTATHIONE CHARCOAL POWDER ADENOSINE ALGIN EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS LEAF OIL KAOLIN CAFFEINE CALAMINE CANADIAN COLLOIDAL CLAY CHAMAECYPARIS OBTUSA OIL CAPRYLOYL SALICYLIC ACID BUTYL AVOCADATE LITSEA CUBEBA FRUIT OIL CYANOCOBALAMIN GLYCERIN PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS OIL OCIMUM BASILICUM OIL SILT OENOTHERA BIENNIS FLOWER EXTRACT PINUS PALUSTRIS LEAF EXTRACT ULMUS DAVIDIANA ROOT EXTRACT PUERARIA LOBATA ROOT EXTRACT MENTHA PIPERITA LEAF EXTRACT ZINGIBER OFFICINALE ROOT EXTRACT HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN ACACIA SENEGAL GUM LEUCONOSTOC/RADISH ROOT FERMENT FILTRATE PROPOLIS EXTRACT PORTULACA OLERACEA EXTRACT SODIUM HYALURONATE Hyaluronic acid COLLAGEN PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-5 CAPRYLYL GLYCOL PEAT WATER ENTEROMORPHA COMPRESSA EXTRACT LAMINARIA JAPONICA EXTRACT SPIRULINA PLATENSIS EXTRACT GELIDIUM CARTILAGINEUM EXTRACT UNDARIA PINNATIFIDA EXTRACT CITRIC ACID AHA HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE RUTIN HYDROXYCINNAMIC ACID PENTYLENE GLYCOL HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYALURONATE ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8 Neuropeptides TRITICUM VULGARE SPROUT EXTRACT MORINGA OLEIFERA SEED EXTRACT PROPYL GALLATE CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA FRUIT EXTRACT MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF EXTRACT HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID Hyaluronic acid OLIGOPEPTIDE-1 SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE Hyaluronic acid POTASSIUM SORBATE PALMITOYL PENTAPEPTIDE-4 Signal peptides SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER Hyaluronic acid ALGINIC ACID LIMONENE LINALOOL

About Real Charcoal Pad

Overview

Real Charcoal Pad is a cushioning toner pads from NEOGEN. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 77 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as moderately cushioned — emollient enough to feel like a cream, without the heaviest occlusives near the top. The oils in it point to a dewy, emollient finish rather than a matte one. Hydration is handled by Propanediol, Betaine and Trehalose, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: Very high. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Propanediol, Betaine, Trehalose and Ethylhexylglycerin.

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Adenosine, Algin, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid and Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry), Combination (oily) and Oily 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 and antioxidant protection. 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 no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free and dye-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance and essential oils, 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 after cleansing, before serums. Apply to slightly damp skin so the humectants have water to hold on to.

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 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
  • Contains essential oils, a common source of reactivity
  • 3 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)

Which skin types it suits

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

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin
  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily 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 21 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 17 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 8 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Oil Control 5 ingredients

    Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness

  • Evens Skin Tone 2 ingredients

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • 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

  • Pore Minimizer 1 ingredient

    Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores

Does not target

Dark Spot Fading Smooths Bumpy Skin

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.

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

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

Hydration

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

1,3-dihydroxypropane

Hydration

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

Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt

Hydration

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, alpha-D-glucopyranosyl

Hydration

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

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)

Hydration

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

Dextrin

Oil Control

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Maltodextrin

Oil Control Hydration

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

D-Glucono-1,5-lactone

Evens Skin Tone Anti-Aging Hydration

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Glycine, N-(N-L-.gamma.-glutamyl-L-cysteinyl)-

Anti-Aging

19th 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

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine

Soothing

Formula analysis

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

Hydration Very 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 Low

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Moderate

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal Low

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling Low

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.

Supporting ingredients (69)

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

Water Propanediol 1,2-hexanediol Betaine Trehalose Octyldodeceth-16 Ethylhexylglycerin Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil Dextrin Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil Theobroma Cacao Extract Maltodextrin Butylene Glycol Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Guaiazulene Glutathione Charcoal Powder Adenosine Algin Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil Kaolin Caffeine Calamine Canadian Colloidal Clay Chamaecyparis Obtusa Oil Capryloyl Salicylic Acid Butyl Avocadate Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil Cyanocobalamin Glycerin Pelargonium Graveolens Oil Ocimum Basilicum Oil Silt Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract Pueraria Lobata Root Extract Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract Zingiber Officinale Root Extract Hydrolyzed Collagen Acacia Senegal Gum Leuconostoc/radish Root Ferment Filtrate Propolis Extract Portulaca Oleracea Extract Collagen Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 Caprylyl Glycol Peat Water Enteromorpha Compressa Extract Laminaria Japonica Extract Spirulina Platensis Extract Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract Undaria Pinnatifida Extract Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Rutin Hydroxycinnamic Acid Pentylene Glycol Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate Triticum Vulgare Sprout Extract Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract Propyl Gallate Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract Oligopeptide-1 Potassium Sorbate Alginic Acid Limonene Linalool

What is and is not in it

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

Free from

  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free

Contains

  • Fragrance

    Limonene, Linalool

  • Essential oils

    Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil

  • Facial oils

    Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil

  • Animal-derived ingredients

    Propolis Extract, Collagen

What to layer it with

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

Compatible with

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
  • Benzoyl peroxide
  • 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.

  • 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.

Where it fits in a routine

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

This product is the "Toning" step.

  • Apply to slightly damp skin so the humectants have water to hold on to.

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
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
3 ingredients could feed malassezia: Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil. 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.
Recorded ingredient risks
Allergen

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 77 ingredients on the label.

20
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

13
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

13
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

12
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

8
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

7
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

4
Peptide

Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness

3
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

2
Fragrance / colour

Changes how the product smells or looks

2
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

2
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

2
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

2
Exfoliant

Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells

2
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

1
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

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 Water Solvent
Estimated level
30–80%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% 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
2 Propanediol Texture agent
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

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

1,3-dihydroxypropane

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • PubChem Compound Summary, April 2021, ePublication
  • SpecialChem, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, June 2018, pages 1-73
  • Cosmetics & Toiletries, May 2013, pages 81-86
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.

4 Betaine Humectant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent

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

Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2018, pages 28S-46S
  • Food Science and Biotechnology, October 2017, pages 1391-1397
  • The Journal of Chemical Physics, June 2015, ePublication
  • The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, September 2004, pages 539-549
  • Skin Research and Technology, February 2003, pages 50-58
5 Trehalose Humectant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, alpha-D-glucopyranosyl

Hydration
7 scientific references
  • Cosmetics, October 2019, pages 1-10
  • Cell Death & Disease, July 2019, pages 1-16
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2019, pages 5S-38S
  • Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, February 2018, pages 2, 965-2, 976
  • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, May 2017, pages 1-6
  • Biomedical Reports, September 2014, pages 755-759
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, June 2011, pages 2, 020-2, 053
6 Octyldodeceth-16 Surfactant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(2-octyldodecyl)-.omega.-hydroxy- (16 mol EO average molar ratio)

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

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

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • PLoS One, October 2016, ePublication
  • Contact Dermatitis, May 2016, pages 281-288
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2013, pages 5S-21S
  • Personal Care, 2008, pages 1-4
  • Cosmetic Science Technology, 2006, pages 1-11
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

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

Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Cape Jasmine, Gardenia Florida L., Rubiaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

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

Citrus Sinensis Oil,Orange Oil,Orange oil terpeneless (Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck) (RIFM),Orange peel oil, sweet (Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck) (RIFM),Orange Yu (JPN)

Allergen
10 Dextrin Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

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

Dextrin

Oil Control
8 scientific references
  • Oil-Absorbing Ingredients
  • Help for Oily Skin
  • Salicylic Acid for Skin
  • How BHA Exfoliants Work
  • Which BHA Exfoliant is Right for Me?
  • Niacinamide Benefits: What Does Niacinamide Do for Skin?
  • The Best Toners for Oily Skin
  • The Best Moisturizers for Oily, Acne-Prone Skin
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

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

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is the psoralen-free volatile oil obtained from the fruit of Citrus aurantium L. var. bergamia, Rutaceae; Oils, bergamot; bergamot oil bergaptene free

12 Theobroma Cacao Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

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

Theobroma Cacao Extract is the extract of Theobroma cacao., Sterculiaceae

13 Maltodextrin Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Texture agent

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Maltodextrin

Oil Control Hydration
14 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • US Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations</em>, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2011, pages 5S-16S
  • Skin Research and Technology, November 2007, pages 417-24
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, September 1985, pages 223-248
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of the Lavender, Lavandula angustifolia, Labiatae. ISO 8902:2009

Allergen
16 Guaiazulene Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

7-Isopropyl-1,4-dimethylazulene

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Chelator

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

D-Glucono-1,5-lactone

Evens Skin Tone Anti-Aging Hydration
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Glycine, N-(N-L-.gamma.-glutamyl-L-cysteinyl)-

Anti-Aging
8 scientific references
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2019, pages 728–737
  • Clinical Cosmetic and Investigative Dermatology, April 2017, pages 147-153 and October 2014, pages 267-274
  • Nutrients, August 2017, pages 1-27
  • DermatoEndocrinology, July 2012, pages 308-319
  • Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2011, pages 3, 940-3, 949
  • The Dermatologist, October 2011, volume 19, issue 10
  • Journal of Dermatologic Science, May 2010, pages 85-90
  • Free Radical Biology and Medicine, October 1994, pages 333-349
19 Charcoal Powder Exfoliant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Exfoliant, Texture agent

19th 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
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine

Soothing
8 scientific references
  • PubChem, Accessed May 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, September 2020, pages 1-38
  • Experimental Dermatology, August 2014, pages 553-554
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, August 2011, pages 526-546
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2006, pages 447-451
  • British Journal of Pharmacology, October 2008, issue 4, pages 475-486
  • PloS One, May 2008 (ePublication)
  • >International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2006, pages 447-451
21 Algin Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Alginic acid, sodium salt

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing
8 scientific references
  • 5 Super Anti-Aging Antioxidants Your Skin Needs
  • How to Keep Your Neck & Chest Looking Young
  • Acne & Aging Skin
  • How to Diminish Uneven Skin Tone and Get Your Glow Back
  • What Are Peptides and What Do They Do for Skin?
  • The Truth About Firming Creams
  • Top 5 Reasons to Add Antioxidants to Your Skin Care Routine
  • Anti-Aging Superstars
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the fresh leaves of the Eucaluptus, Eucalyptus globulus and other species of Eucalyptus, Myrtaceae. Syn. Yuukari Yu (Japanese)

Allergen
23 Kaolin Exfoliant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Exfoliant, Texture agent

23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Naturally occurring substances, kaolin (CI 77004)

Oil Control Pore Minimizer
5 scientific references
  • Molecules, August 2016, pages 1–20
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, December 2013, pages 19–27
  • Complementary Medicine Research, April 2012, pages 75–79
  • International Geology Review, July 2010, pages 745–770
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2003, pages 37–102
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1H-Purine-2,6-dione, 3,7-dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-

Anti-Aging
25 Calamine Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Texture agent

25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Calamine (zinc oxide and ferric oxide)

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Canadian Colloidal Clay is a colloidal green clay mined in western Canada that is composed chiefly of silicon, aluminium, iron, calcium, sodium, magnesium and potassium

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Chamaecyparis Obtusa Oil is the oil expressed from the bark of Chamaecyparis obtusa, Cupressaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Benzoic acid, 2-octanoyloxy-

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Soothing
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butyl Avocadate is the ester of butyl alcohol and the fatty acid derived from Persea Gratissima oil

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the berries of the Litsea cubeba, Lauraceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Cyanocobalamin; Vitamine B12

Anti-Aging
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32 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

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
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Pelargonium Graveolens Oil is is the volatile oil obtained from the whole plant of the Bourbon Geranium, Pelargonium graveolens (L.), Geraniaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ocimum Basilicum Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the leaves of the Basil, Ocimum basilicum L., Labiatae

35 Silt Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Silt is a sediment from inland bodies of water

Oil Control Hydration
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Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Evening Primrose, Oenothera biennis, Onagraceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract is an extract of the needles of the Swamp Pine, Pinus palustris, Pinaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract is an extract of the root bark of the Elm, Ulmus davidiana, Ulmaceae

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Plant extract

39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Pueraria Lobata Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Pueraria lobata, Fabacea

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Peppermint, Mentha piperita (L.), Labiatae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Zingiber Officinale Extract is an extract of the roots of the Ginger, Zingiber officinalis L., Zingiberaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Emollient, Occlusive

42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Collagens, hydrolyzates. Substance obtained by acidic, alkaline, or enzymatic hydrolysis of hoofs and horns composed primarily of amino acids, peptides, and proteins. It may contain impurities consisting chiefly of carbohydrates and lipids along with smaller quantities of miscellaneous organic substances of biological origin.

Hydration
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive

43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Acacia Senegal Gum is the dried, gummy exudate of the acacia, Acacia senegal, Leguminosae

Soothing
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract, Preservative

44th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Raphanus sativus roots by the microorganism, Leuconostoc

45 Propolis Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

45th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Extract of propolis wax

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

46th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Portulaca Oleracea Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Purselane, Portulaca oleracea L., Portulacaceae

Anti-Aging Soothing Hydration
6 scientific references
  • Food Chemistry, August 2019, pages 239-245
  • Journal of Pharmacopuncture, March 2019, pages 7-15
  • Antioxidants, August 2017, pages 1-9
  • American Journal of Translational Research, May 2016, pages 2, 138-2, 148
  • BioMed Research International, January 2015, pages 1-11
  • Journal of Ethnopharmacology, July 2001, pages 171–176; and December 2000, pages 445-451
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

47th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
5 scientific references
  • Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und Verwandte Gebiete, December 2017, pages 987-993
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, July 2014, pages 277-287
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, October 2012, pages 20-23
  • DermatoEndocrinology, July-December 2012, pages 253-258
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, September 2011, pages 990-1000
48 Collagen Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

48th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Collagens. A fibrous protein comprising one third of the total protein in mammalian organisms. It is a polypeptide containing three peptide chains and rich in proline and hydroxyproline

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Peptide

49th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 is the reaction product of palmitic acid and Tripeptide-5

Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Molecules, March 2023, pages 1–12
  • Pharmaceuticals, July 2021, pages 1–22
  • Frontiers in Chemistry, October 2020, pages 1–8
  • Journal of Topical and Cosmetic Science, October 2020, pages 77–82
  • Household and Personal Care Today, November/December 2015, pages 6–11
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, March 2009, pages 38–43
50 Caprylyl Glycol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

50th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Octane-1,2-diol

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

51st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Naturally occurring substances, the water expressed from peat

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Plant extract

52nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Enteromorpha Compressa Extract is an extract of the thallus of the Alga, Enteromorpha compressa, Ulvaceae

Anti-Aging
8 scientific references
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  • Top 5 Reasons to Add Antioxidants to Your Skin Care Routine
  • Anti-Aging Superstars
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Plant extract

53rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Laminaria Japonica Extract is an extract of the Japan Kelp/Seaweed, Laminaria japonica, Laminariaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Plant extract

54th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Spirulina Platensis Extract is an extract of the Alga, Spirulina platensis, Cyanophyceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Plant extract

55th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract is an extract of the Alga, Gelidium cartilagineum, Gelidiaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Plant extract

56th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Undaria Pinnatifida Extract is an extract of the Alga, Undaria pinnatifida, Alariaceae

57 Citric Acid Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Chelator, pH adjuster

57th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Surfactant, Texture agent

58th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Cellulose, 2-hydroxypropyl methyl ether

59 Rutin Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

59th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

4H-1-Benzopyran-4-one, 3-[[6-O-(6-deoxy-.alpha.-L-mannopyranosyl)-.beta.-D-glucopyranosyl]oxy]-2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-5,7-dihydroxy-

Anti-Aging Hydration
8 scientific references
  • 5 Super Anti-Aging Antioxidants Your Skin Needs
  • How to Keep Your Neck & Chest Looking Young
  • Acne & Aging Skin
  • How to Diminish Uneven Skin Tone and Get Your Glow Back
  • What Are Peptides and What Do They Do for Skin?
  • The Truth About Firming Creams
  • Top 5 Reasons to Add Antioxidants to Your Skin Care Routine
  • Anti-Aging Superstars
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

60th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

4-Hydroxycinnamic acid; 4-Coumaric acid

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

61st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Dihydroxypentane

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • https://thedermreviewcom/pentylene-glycol/
  • Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, July 2017, pages 106-111
  • Prospector, June 2015, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, October 2012, pages 147S-168S
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive

62nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid, 2-hydroxy-3-(N,N,N-trimethylammonio)propyl chloride derivatives

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active, Peptide

63rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Acetyl hexapeptide-8 is the synthetic peptide consisting of arginine, methionine, and acetylated glutamic acid residues

Anti-Aging Hydration
6 scientific references
  • Cosmetics, November 2020, Issue 7, Volume 4, page 91
  • La Clinica Terapeutica, November 2020, pages e539-e548
  • https://wwwcir-safetyorg/sites/default/files/AcetylHexapeptide-8pdf
  • Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, March 2015, pages 46-52
  • European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, February 2015, pages 27-35
  • Dermatologic Therapy, September-October 2007, issue 5, pages 343-349
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Plant extract

64th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Triticum Vulgare Sprout Extract is an extract of the young shoots of the Wheat, Triticum vulgare, Poaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

65th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract is the extract of the seeds of Moringa oleifera, Moringaceae.

66 Propyl Gallate Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

66th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Propyl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

67th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Lime, Citrus Aurantifolia, Rutaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

68th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract is is an extract of the leaves of the Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, Myrtaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

69th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is the hydrolysate of Hyaluronic Acid derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis

Hydration
70 Oligopeptide-1 Peptide
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Peptide

70th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Glycine, oligomer with histidine and lysine

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

71st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium Acetylhyaluronate

Hydration Anti-Aging
72 Potassium Sorbate Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

72nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Potassium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Peptide

73rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lysine, synthetic pentapeptide with serine, and threonine, hexadecanoyl derivatives

Anti-Aging
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

74th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid, sodium salt, polymer with 1,1'-sulfonylbis[ethene]

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
75 Alginic Acid Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

75th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Alginic acid

76 Limonene Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent, Fragrance / colour

76th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1-Methyl-4-Isopropenylcyclohexene; dipentene

Allergen
77 Linalool Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

77th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,7-Dimethyl octa-1,6-diene-3-ol

Allergen

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Real Charcoal Pad?

WATER, PROPANEDIOL, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, BETAINE, TREHALOSE, OCTYLDODECETH-16, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, GARDENIA FLORIDA FRUIT EXTRACT, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS PEEL OIL, DEXTRIN, CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA FRUIT OIL, THEOBROMA CACAO EXTRACT, MALTODEXTRIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA OIL, GUAIAZULENE, GLUCONOLACTONE, GLUTATHIONE, CHARCOAL POWDER, ADENOSINE, ALGIN, EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS LEAF OIL, KAOLIN, CAFFEINE, CALAMINE, CANADIAN COLLOIDAL CLAY, CHAMAECYPARIS OBTUSA OIL, CAPRYLOYL SALICYLIC ACID, BUTYL AVOCADATE, LITSEA CUBEBA FRUIT OIL, CYANOCOBALAMIN, GLYCERIN, PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS OIL, OCIMUM BASILICUM OIL, SILT, OENOTHERA BIENNIS FLOWER EXTRACT, PINUS PALUSTRIS LEAF EXTRACT, ULMUS DAVIDIANA ROOT EXTRACT, PUERARIA LOBATA ROOT EXTRACT, MENTHA PIPERITA LEAF EXTRACT, ZINGIBER OFFICINALE ROOT EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN, ACACIA SENEGAL GUM, LEUCONOSTOC/RADISH ROOT FERMENT FILTRATE, PROPOLIS EXTRACT, PORTULACA OLERACEA EXTRACT, SODIUM HYALURONATE, COLLAGEN, PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-5, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, PEAT WATER, ENTEROMORPHA COMPRESSA EXTRACT, LAMINARIA JAPONICA EXTRACT, SPIRULINA PLATENSIS EXTRACT, GELIDIUM CARTILAGINEUM EXTRACT, UNDARIA PINNATIFIDA EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE, RUTIN, HYDROXYCINNAMIC ACID, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYALURONATE, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8, TRITICUM VULGARE SPROUT EXTRACT, MORINGA OLEIFERA SEED EXTRACT, PROPYL GALLATE, CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA FRUIT EXTRACT, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, OLIGOPEPTIDE-1, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PALMITOYL PENTAPEPTIDE-4, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, ALGINIC ACID, LIMONENE, LINALOOL.

What are the active ingredients in Real Charcoal Pad?

GLUCONOLACTONE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, CITRIC ACID, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE, PALMITOYL PENTAPEPTIDE-4, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER.

How do I use Real Charcoal Pad?

1. After cleansing, take one pad and gently wipe along the skin texture of the face and neck, while avoiding the delicate eye areas. 2. Gently tap the remaining essence to help absorb.

What skin types is Real Charcoal Pad good for?

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

Is Real Charcoal Pad 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 Real Charcoal Pad fungal acne safe?

3 ingredients could feed malassezia: Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Real Charcoal Pad while pregnant?

Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.

Is Real Charcoal Pad fragrance free?

No — it contains Limonene, Linalool.

Does Real Charcoal Pad contain alcohol?

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

Is Real Charcoal Pad silicone free?

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

Does Real Charcoal Pad contain essential oils?

Yes — it contains Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil.

Is Real Charcoal Pad paraben free?

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

What can I layer with Real Charcoal Pad?

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

When should I apply Real Charcoal Pad?

Use it morning and evening, after cleansing, before serums.

How many ingredients does Real Charcoal Pad have?

It lists 77 ingredients, of which 8 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Real Charcoal Pad?

NEOGEN.

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NEOGEN

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