10 brands with complexion-boosting charcoal products

Charcoal has been having a beauty moment for a while now; so BD’s here to remind you of 10 brands with charcoal products that’ll cleanse, boost and absorb toxins in the skin.

Clinique Pore Refining Solutions Charcoal Mask
Clinique Pore Refining Solutions Charcoal Mask is a charcoal face mask that works to mattify and detoxify the skin of dirt and impurities. The formula combines clays and charcoal powder with hyaluronic acid to absorb oil, provide comfort and prevent dryness.

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Mukti Organics Konjac Sponge
Mukti Konjac Sponge is a sponge made from 100 per cent plant derived, vegan and biodegradable ingredients, including konjac and charcoal. It gently cleanses and exfoliates the skin, removes excess oil, kills and fights acne causing bacteria, and effectively balances the pH of the skin. The sponge is great for sensitive, teen and oily skin that’s prone to breakouts as well as those suffering from atopic skin disorders. It is also the perfect buffing tool for dry, flaking skin and rosacea.

Bioré Charcoal Pore Minimiser
Bioré Charcoal Pore Minimiser is a facial exfoliator that removes impurities, dirt and oil. Apply with wet hands.

L’Oréal Paris Pure Clay Detoxifying + Brightening Charcoal Mask
L’Oréal Paris Pure Clay Detoxifying + Brightening Charcoal Mask is a face mask enriched with black charcoal, which acts like a magnet to draw out impurities. Formulated with a creamy texture, the deep cleansing mask detoxifies the skin’s surface and works deep into the pores, leaving the skin visibly detoxified and brightened.

Mary Kay Clear Proof Deep-Cleansing Charcoal
Mary Kay Clear Proof Deep-Cleansing Charcoal Mask is a face mask that acts like a magnet to help unclog pores and immediately reduce shine. The formula contains activated charcoal and extracts of rosemary and peppermint to clear the skin.

endota spa Organics - Charcoal Detox Mask
endota spa Organics - Charcoal Detox Mask is a rich face mask that works to reduce impurities and balance skin tone. The formula contains kaolin clay, argan oil and charcoal powder. To use, apply one to two times a week onto clean, damp skin for 10-15 minutes and then rinse thoroughly. It can also be used as an overnight spot treatment. It is ideal for oily/combination skin types.

Garnier Pure Active Intensive Charcoal 3-in-1
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Garnier Pure Active Intensive Charcoal 3-in-1 is a multipurpose formula that can be used as a wash, scrub and mask to visibly reduce even the most resistant blackheads and help to prevent their reappearance. Salicylic acid removes dirt and impurities; natural exfoliating particles unclog pores and visibly reduce blackheads; and charcoal absorbs oil and impurities, neutralises shine and leaves the skin comfortable and smooth. Blueberry extract works to keep the skin more pure and balanced.

The Body Shop Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow Mask
The Body Shop Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow Mask is a face mask made with 100 per cent vegan ingredients. It contains bamboo charcoal from the Himalayan foothills, known to draw out impurities and excess oils from the skin. Antioxidant-rich green tea leaves from Japan and catechins effectively exfoliate the skin, while community trade organic tea tree oil from Kenya helps clear the skin. It leaves skin deeply cleansed, purified and detoxified, while pores appear unclogged and refined. With repeated use, skin appears more youthful, healthy and rejuvenated

Dermalogica Charcoal Rescue Masque
Dermalogica Charcoal Rescue Masque is a multitasking face mask for all skin types. The mask works to detoxify, brighten and invigorate all skin conditions by drawing out excess oil and impurities, refining pores, calming redness and improving skin texture. It address skin concerns of ageing, dullness, breakouts and sensitivity. The formula features activated binchotan (Japanese ubame oak) to draw out excess sebum, toxins and other impurities. It also contains sulphur to promote cellular renewal, volcanic ash (hot spring, marine slit and bamboo stem extract) to physically exfoliate the skin, acids (phytic, lactic and mandelic) to increase collagen production, niacinamide to reduce redness and Chilean wild mint to refine pores. Apply up to four times a week.

LUSH Coal Face mask
LUSH Coal Face mask is a face mask suitable for normal to oil or combination skin. The mild cleansing bar helps to deep cleanse congested skins, balance sebum production and heals. It contains liquorice for its anti-inflammatory properties and cleansing charcoal to help absorb excess sebum on the surface of the skin, while gently exfoliating. The blend of essential oils includes sandalwood and rosewood that are beneficial for skin prone to breakouts. In additions these oils are soothing, and useful in treating acne also. To use, add warm water, lather up and apply to the face in gentle circular movements.