Garnier pure active charcoal
Garnier garnier pure active charcoal lists 26 ingredients on its label, 26 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Aqua/Water
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Decyl Glucoside
- Glycerin
- Sodium Chloride
- Coco-Betaine
- Salicylic Acid
- Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
- Charcoal Powder
- Citric Acid
- Copper Pca
- Hexylene Glycol
- Menthol
- PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
- PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
- Pentasodium Ethylenediamine Tetramethylene Phosphonate
- Perlite
- Polyglycerin-10
- Mg Stearate
- Polyquaternium-47
- Propylene Glycol
- Sodium Benzoate
- Disodium EDTA
- Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
- Zinc Gluconate
- Parfum/Fragrance
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfatesContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view Charcoal cleanser combining soap and glucoside surfactants. Activated carbon adsorbs impurities; salicylic acid exfoliates; menthol cools. Suitable for oily or combination skin deep cleaning. Factory note: Charcoal addition affects batch color consistency; requires efficient mixing and precise pH adjustment for acids.E · AI inference · to be verified
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Aqua/Water
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Laureth SulfateDecyl Glucoside
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- BULKING
- Sodium Chloride
- ANTISTATIC
- Coco-Betaine
- ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
- Salicylic Acid
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Other ingredients
Charcoal PowderCitric AcidCopper PcaHexylene GlycolMentholPEG-150 Pentaerythrityl TetrastearatePEG-6 Caprylic/Capric GlyceridesPentasodium Ethylenediamine Tetramethylene PhosphonatePerlitePolyglycerin-10Mg StearatePolyquaternium-47Propylene GlycolSodium BenzoateDisodium EDTAVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit ExtractZinc GluconateParfum/Fragrance
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua/Water | 溶剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Laureth Sulfate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 2 · – | Green |
| Decyl Glucoside | CLEANSING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Coco-Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · – | Green |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Capryloyl Salicylic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Charcoal Powder | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, OPACIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 2 · – | Green |
| Copper Pca | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Hexylene Glycol | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, PERFUMING | 3 · 2 | Green |
| Menthol | DENATURANT, FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, SOOTHING · 限制 III/338 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | — | Green |
| Pentasodium Ethylenediamine Tetramethylene Phosphonate | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Perlite | ABSORBENT, BULKING | 0 · – | Green |
| Polyglycerin-10 | EMULSIFIER, VISCOSITY INCREASING | 0 · – | Green |
| Mg Stearate | ANTI-STATIC, ABSORBENT, VISCOSITY INCREASING | 0 · – | Green |
| Polyquaternium-47 | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · – | Green |
| Zinc Gluconate | ANTIMICROBIAL, DEODORANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/24 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Parfum/Fragrance | 香精 | 1 · – | Yellow |
The comedogenic column only shows scores with a published source. A blank means "no public source", not "non-comedogenic".
Ingredients explained
Each note carries its evidence level: C comes from official inventories (NMPA names, CosIng functions, annex restrictions); E is AI inference nobody has checked yet — treat it as a candidate. How we grade evidence →
- Aqua/Water
- Solvent, formulation base; requires preservation, pure water is microbially prone.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Common anionic surfactant, strong foam but drying; check cationic compatibility, high eye irritationB · Third-party verified
- Decyl Glucoside
- Mild alkyl glucoside, biodegradable; foam stabilizer, thickens with fatty alcohols, low allergenicity.B · Third-party verified
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusivesC · Official source
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soapsE · AI inference · to be verified
- Coco-Betaine
- Mild amphoteric cleanser, good foam; may precipitate with cationics, control dose for low irritationB · Third-party verified
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.B · Third-party verified
- Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
- Oil-soluble salicylic acid derivative for gentle pore unclogging; milder than BHA, suitable for daily acne care.B · Third-party verified
- Charcoal Powder
- Charcoal; adsorbs impurities/oil for cleansers, provides opacity, can be drying or matte.B · Third-party verified
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pHB · Third-party verified
- Copper Pca
- Copper PCA chelating agent and humectant; added in trace amounts (0.01-0.1%) to stabilize formulation and supply copper ions.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Hexylene Glycol
- Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tagB · Third-party verified
- Menthol
- Cooling and soothing agent at 0.5–2%; high levels may cause sensitivity or irritation, use caution around eyes and mucous membranesC · Official source
- PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
- Mild non-ionic emulsifier; often co-emulsifier for stabilizing O/W or W/O systems, low irritation.B · Third-party verified
- PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
- Mild nonionic emulsifier for O/W or W/O; contains PEG, verify preservative system.B · Third-party verified
- Pentasodium Ethylenediamine Tetramethylene Phosphonate
- Strong chelator preventing metal ion interference; typically used <0.1%; high levels may affect viscosity control.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Perlite
- Inorganic porous material used as an absorbent and bulking agent; avoid dust inhalation.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Polyglycerin-10
- Polyglycerol ester for oil-in-water emulsions; mild, often paired with fatty acid esters, no PEG or mineral oil residuesB · Third-party verified
- Mg Stearate
- Magnesium stearate, a powder anti-caking agent; used in powders at 1–2%; may slightly reduce powder brillianceE · AI inference · to be verified
- Polyquaternium-47
- Cationic polymer at 0.1–1%; antistatic and conditioning, commonly used in hair care; non-irritatingB · Third-party verified
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.B · Third-party verified
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbatesC · Official source
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacyC · Official source
- Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
- Bilberry extract; anthocyanin rich; gentle antioxid/conditioning, no pub comed dataE · AI inference · to be verified
- Zinc Gluconate
- Chelated zinc salt with antimicrobial and deodorizing effects; used in antiperspirants and oral care; has EU concentration limit.B · Third-party verified
- Parfum/Fragrance
- Blended fragrance for odor; contains 26 restricted allergens, use caution in sensitive/child/eye products, verify compliance.E · AI inference · to be verified
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-17. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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