If you're looking to achieve a fresh, clean complexion, look no further than charcoal-based face wash. Harnessing the power of activated charcoal, this skincare essential is designed to deeply cleanse and purify your skin, leaving it feeling refreshed and revitalized. With their ability to draw out impurities and unclog pores, charcoal-based face washes are perfect for those looking to combat oiliness, blemishes, and dullness. Whether you have oily, combination, or acne-prone skin, incorporating a charcoal-based face wash into your skincare routine can help you achieve a clearer, more radiant complexion.
$39.00
City Block/ Charcoal Face Wash...I kept looking until I went to a clinique specific boutique at The Bay and they told me that THIS charcoal face wash IS the previously known city block I was looking for, just repackaged. ...The charcoal face wash is amazing. Although marketed towards men, the saleswoman suggested I use it instead of the regular face wash as it controls oil and helps remove toxins & blackheads.
What it is:
A detoxifying charcoal gel wash for men that delivers a deep-pore clean.
What it is formulated to do:
Charcoal Face Wash contains natural charcoal to draw out the dirt and excess oil that can clog pores. The soothing, non-drying lather gently foams away impurities, detoxifies, and purifies—leaving all skin types feeling fresh and comfortable.
What else you need to know:
This product is allergy tested and 100 percent fragrance-free.
ITEM: 2002228
Size: 2.0/57
$99.00
I absolutely love how it feels when I rub it on my face while it turns to liquid. The charcoal is fabulous and has dried up all the yuck things on my face. ...This has charcoal in it so I think it did a really nice job with oil absorption and control, but also just made my face feel extra clean.
What it is: A resurfacing powder that helps fight toxins and environmental triggers known to accelerate skin aging.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Dullness and Uneven Texture
Formulation: Scrub
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Activated charcoal: Clears skin from toxins.
- Niacinamide: Visibly improves the appearance of enlarged pores.
- Lavender: Soothes skin.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban.
$38.00
I also purchased the origins charcoal mask with this that is also 3.4 ounces and the bottle is clear and it was filled to the top. ...The 7 day scrub is awesome. my skin was oily and dry in spots and ruff after using the 7 day scrub my faces feel so soft and clear.
What it is: An exfoliating cream that gently polishes and smooths skin’s texture with a refreshingly lightweight water-based formulation.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dullness
Formulation: Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Silica: Provides gentle exfoliation.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, sulfates SLS & SLEs, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance.
$38.00
I used it once a week followed by my clinique Charcoal mask and my skin feels amazing....It has a minty fell and it cools your skin down when you wash it. I usually get little heat pimples in the summer and using this in the morning does the job.
What it is: A water-based exfoliating scrub with salicylic acid, helping clear away excess oil to refine skin’s texture and reveal fresher skin.
Skin Type: Oily, Combination
Skincare Concerns: Oiliness, Pores, Acne and blemishes
Formulation: Scrub
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, sulfates, and phthalates.
$43.00
I was slightly disappointed because I love the checks and balances face wash a lot. It smells nice, just probably won’t repurchase it due to the harshness of it. ...I am so happy that origins came out with an exfoliating version of my favorite face wash. This is super gentle yet effective and leaves my skin feeling super fresh.
What it is: A gentle yet effective face scrub that uses polishing power from nature—Bamboo & Mineral Silica—to reduce the look of pores and reveal smoother-looking skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores and Uneven Texture
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Bamboo and Mineral Silica: Gently and effectively buff skin for a polished look.
- Tourmaline: Purifies and visibly re-energizes skin.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
ITEM: 2083780
Size: 4.2 oz/ 125 mL
$39.00
I bought it since I really liked the city block charcoal mask+scrub (the one in blue tube) and I wanted to try something new with similar function and this one with 1% salicylic acid really attracted me. ...Best face wash I have used. Got rid of blackheads like no other and I’ve tried everything.
Which skin type is it good for?
✔ Normal
✔ Oily
✔ Combination
✔ Dry
✔ Sensitive
What it is:
A three-in-one cleanser/scrub and mask formula that immediately reduces the appearance of visible pores by 75 percent, and provides a 94 percent improvement in the appearance of blackheads after six weeks of twice-daily use.
Solutions for:
- Pores
- Oiliness
If you want to know more…
This multifunctional formula works as a daily cleanser/scrub and deep-cleansing mask to visibly reduce the appearance of pores and blackheads. It controls excess oil and smooths the way for clearer skin, helping to prevent future blackheads.
$39.00
I’m very picky with my face washes— I have clear skin and want to keep it that way! ...great face wash!...I alternate between using a bar of charcoal face soap and this face wash with my Clarisonic.
What it is: A best-selling cleanser that easily rinses away makeup, impurities and surface oils for skin that feels comfortably clean.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness
Formulation: Gel
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Mint: Reinvigorates the skin’s appearance.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
$39.00
I have sensitive, dry skin, so I am always wary of new face washes as they can leave my skin parched and angry. ...Perfect Summer Face Wash...I am always skeptical of trying new face washes because I have oily, acne prone skin.
What it is: A two-in-one brightening scrubby face cleanser infused with Panax Ginseng and Caffeine from Coffee Beans. Naturally-derived Jojoba and Carnauba Wax gently exfoliate to help unclog pores.
Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores and Dullness
Formulation: Gel
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Caffeine from Coffee: Visibly refreshes and recharges skin.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
$49.00
Shockingly good, I bought the mini on a whim to change up my usual scrub which is the Freeman $4 charcoal scrub and mask. I use this one or two times a week and as someone working in a hospital setting with a mask, I enjoy getting all the dirt out of my pores, this scrub feels like a reset button for my pores. ...That’s part of all washing / stripping the faces of oil and replenishing.
What it is: A refreshing, exfoliating scrub that quickly and visibly retexturizes, polishes, and reduces the size of pores with AHAs, lemon peel, and sugar.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dullness, and Uneven Texture
Formulation: Scrub
Highlighted Ingredients:
- AHAs 10% (Glycolic and Lactic Acids): Chemically exfoliate and visibly even texture.
- Ultra-Fine Sugar Exfoliants and Lemon Peel Extract: Physically exfoliate and visibly polish skin.
- Holy Basil and Chamomile Extracts: Soothe and calm skin.
$119.00
It's a good product for people who like exfoliating and peeling their faces. It does improve the skin, making it brighter and healthier. ...But, not more so than any other charcoal or clay face mask. I don't really feel like overall it performs that well as the price it's being sold for.
What it is: Kate Somerville's #1 best-selling facial treatment. Triple-action exfoliator smooths skin and improves the appearance of pores in just 2 minutes.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dullness and Uneven Skintone, Pores, and Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Formulation: Scrub
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Papaya, Pineapple, and Pumpkin Enzymes: Naturally enhance skin exfoliation without overdrying.
- Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, and Silica: Lactic and salicylic acid provide chemical exfoliation while natural ingredient silica works to physically exfoliate dead skin cells from the surface.
