Pure Active Intensive Anti-Blackhead Charcoal Cleansing Gel

Pure Active Intensive Anti-Blackhead Charcoal Cleansing Gel

30ingredients
CleanserGarnier

Full INCI list with a per-ingredient allergen & irritant analysis below.

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Oil-freeReef-safeAlcohol-freeCruelty-freeParaben-freeSilicone-freeVeganSulfate-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

5 flagged

This cleanser from Garnier lists 30 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 4 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives were detected in the listed ingredients.

4 known allergens in this formula
1 known irritant
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
  • Sodium laureth sulfate · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Sodium Laureth Sulfate
  • Decyl glucoside · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Decyl Glucoside
  • Propylene glycol · solvent · lowKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
  • Sodium hydroxide · otherStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.

Not detected: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives. Contains: added fragrance, SLS / SLES sulfates.

Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:

  • People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin
  • People prone to irritation, or with very dry / eczema-prone skin

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

Acne fightingGood for oily skinHydratingBrighteningReduces large poresScar healingBarrier repairDark spotsSkin texture

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
  • 2
    AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
  • 3
    BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
  • 4
    ZincHelps control oil and supports healing.

Full Ingredient List

30

INCI (full list, INCI order): 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, polyglyceryl-10 myristate, polyglyceryl-10 stearate, polyquaternium-47, propylene glycol, sodium benzoate, sodium dehydroacetate, sodium hydroxide, sorbitol, tetrasodium edta, vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, zinc gluconate, parfum

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2sodium laureth sulfate3decyl glucoside22propylene glycol30parfum

Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
  • May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
  • May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
  • May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.

Frequently asked questions

Does Pure Active Intensive Anti-Blackhead Charcoal Cleansing Gel contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Pure Active Intensive Anti-Blackhead Charcoal Cleansing Gel with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Pure Active Intensive Anti-Blackhead Charcoal Cleansing Gel paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Pure Active Intensive Anti-Blackhead Charcoal Cleansing Gel's listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.

Is Pure Active Intensive Anti-Blackhead Charcoal Cleansing Gel suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Pure Active Intensive Anti-Blackhead Charcoal Cleansing Gel contains 4 flagged allergens and 1 irritant (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check Pure Active Intensive Anti-Blackhead Charcoal Cleansing Gel against your own profile.