Product Reviews Rated 4.79 out of 5 stars
4298 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review Highly impressed...just after one use! I very rarely write reviews unless I think something might be useful towards a product that might not state it in the description that would be useful to other consumers, or if it's to praise the customer service I received. I was so impressed by this product I HAD to write a review (after I text my mom, best friend, boyfriend and boss about it LOL). I grew up having clear skin, maybe would get a zit here or there due to hormonal changes, but never was a person who has had "acne"....until I was on a birth control that completely altered my hormones and I broke out the worst I ever have in my life and nothing has helped clear it up and my skin on my face and back Is now covered in acne scars from dealing with this for about two/three years. I have tried every acne regimen under the sun. I have seen 3 different dermatologists and actually about to be on "acutane" since no topical solution, antibiotics or oral hormonal treatment worked. During the pandemic we are under right now, I figured after seeing the reviews "why not try something new, if it doesn't work it makes it worse, who am I going to see?" So I got this mask, the cleansing bar, and toner. Being the time of the month my face is at it worst (never fails) I had three large painful cystic zits under my skin I have been battling with for weeks that would not shrink and have failed getting any relief from the pain. I finally received my anticipated order from ulta today and tried the new line right away. I used the cleansing bar, then the mask as the directions state. I sat down and folded some laundry while I waited the allotted time. When I went to rinse the mask off, ALL OF THE CYSTIC ZITS I HAVE BEEN BATTLING WITH FOR WEEKS CAME TO THE SURFACE! The first use! I also noticed some clogged and large pores I pretty much gave up on trying to minimize were NO LONGER VISIBLE. I followed with the toner and my face never felt so clean. This is the first thing to work with my acne I've tried, including treatments from multiple dermatologists, that's made any difference...and it was the first use! I am so excited to see what prolonged use of this line will do. After years of searching, trying, sampling, and losing all belief I'll ever have clear skin again (along with losing pretty much any ounce of confidence I had left)....finally I have hope.
Most Helpful Critical Review Will Probably Not Repurchase This cleansing bar foams quite a bit which can feel satisfying but in my case led to dryness. After washing my face with this bar my combination skin feels very tight. Initially, it seemed to reduce some of the redness in my face overnight. It seemed at first like maybe my skin was clearing up. After a couple of weeks of use, I started experiencing dryness and skin flaking. I eventually chose to discontinue use of this product after experiencing this dryness and researching the ingredients in the product. The first two ingredients did not seem like the best ingredients for skin. This product may not have a horrible formulation, but with so many amazing products out there, I would rather use something that has really great ingredients for my skin, not questionable ingredients.
Reviewed by 4298 customers Approved 5
G_bby from Nashville
Best bar I ever crossed paths with! I have breakouts on my lower back and bottom jawline/neck!! This has been a miracle sent from heaven! Clearing up my skin and boosting up my self esteem!
Oily Skin 5
Rose from Canoga Park
Highly recommend! I been using it for about a month now and it cleared my redness. I still get breakouts but because of always using a mask. This definitely helps to reduce and help with breakouts.
Ehhhhh 2
Nikki from Binghamton, NY
I decided to finally do a new skincare routine while in quarantine! So in late May, I got my own bar after reading all the reviews here. I used the charcoal bar twice a day EVERY day since then and my face did get better for a few days (maybe week?) but soon got worse. The lather makes my skin feel super tight like a cheap body soap does. Almost like squeaky-clean-tight. I brushed it off and continued using it. My skin purged (which I was expecting), got better, and then went back to how it was before I used the product. And now with face masks, it has been worse. The soap bar has done NOTHING to prevent or help with breakouts from my mask. Along with the cleanser, I paired it with the citric acid from Carbon Theory and I honestly love that way more. Won't be repurchasing and will probably be changing to a new cleanser, but will continue using the citric acid toner.
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Maya from Home
THIS IS THE BEST CLEANSER EVER!!!!! I've used this cleanser for about a week now and I will say this is clear me up fast. I don't have as much acne as the photos do but it still helped a lot. Buy this product, and the exfoliate, with toner and moisturizer and you'll see ur skin glowing !!
PLEASE READ 👇🏻👇🏻 (if u want the truth) 5
Laura from Home
THIS IS A MUST HAVE!!!! Best cleanser I ever used. I have lots of acne all over my forehead and chin and it has cleared it in under a week. The bar smells so good and cleans skin very well if you use it right. To use you have to but the bar under warm water and rub your hand all over it and use the soap on your hands to cleanse your face. Wash off and use toner and moisturizer and clear skin is coming soon!!
Ehhh 3
Lana from Houston
Didn't do that much
Not just for face 5
h from Chicago, IL
I use this soap in the shower on my back and occasionally on my face. Carbon theory helped clear my bacne, and I rarely ever get breakout's anymore. I pair it with the Truly black blemish jelly treatment.
Love love love! 5
Oily from Kentucky
I have super oily skin and a decent amount of breakouts. This is probably the best product I've used to combat my oiliness as well as treat breakouts.
Love for oily skin 5
Dani from Michigan
This and the toner made my oily skin smooth and soft
Works Surprisingly Well 5
Tina from NY
I decided to try this along with the toner because I was having a bad hormonal breakout. It's been just a week and my skin is purging but it's feeling and looking better already.
No other cleanser needed 5
Donna from Arizona
I use it to wash my face morning and night. It cleans deep and destroys oil and doesn't make you feel like the process of washing your face is futile. I admit, my skin is unusually oily and stubborn. Most other face washes are either too strong that leave your skin completely stripped, which cause oil glands to go into overdrive, or too mild and don't clean well enough. This one is perfect, at least for my skin. I've never been able to say that before.
After a long, hard workout I look forward to feeling refresh 5
Pepper from NM
I use the charcoal soap after workouts and at night - if I don'[t go to the gym that day.
One of the best! 4
Jess from Kentucky
I bought this not knowing if it would actually work or not but it has done wonders for my skin! I have acne prone/oily skin and since I've been using this I have noticed my face is less oily with less breakouts! Rating a 4 only because the bar is small and doesn't last long enough if using twice a day.
This product is Amazing for sensitive skin! 5
KatieP from Florida, NY
Amazing results on my sensitive skin. My face feels like a baby's bottom. No reaction or irritation!
Works Amazingly!! 5
Mjr from California
I've purchased this bar of soap a couple of times now since it's the only thing that has been able to clear my acne up and it's doing very well!definitely recommend!
Will Probably Not Repurchase 3
Ashestoashes from Kansas
This cleansing bar foams quite a bit which can feel satisfying but in my case led to dryness. After washing my face with this bar my combination skin feels very tight. Initially, it seemed to reduce some of the redness in my face overnight. It seemed at first like maybe my skin was clearing up. After a couple of weeks of use, I started experiencing dryness and skin flaking. I eventually chose to discontinue use of this product after experiencing this dryness and researching the ingredients in the product. The first two ingredients did not seem like the best ingredients for skin. This product may not have a horrible formulation, but with so many amazing products out there, I would rather use something that has really great ingredients for my skin, not questionable ingredients.
Perfect for Hormonal Acne 5
Giana from Las Vegas
Im in my early 20s and Ive been suffering from hormonal acne. I learned that hormonal acnes are really stubborn and they are triggered with pretty much everything, stress, food, sleep, period and etc. I already have a face soap that works well for my acne but I decided to try this since I saw some good reviews. BEST DECISION EVER. I never had a soap that works so well before. The inflammation and number of my acne lessened dramatically. The healing time was also sped up. My acne scars were fading and lightening. I decided to add the carbon theory mineral mud mask and the carbon theory purifying tonic to my routine and my skin looked so much better. Ive been using this for a month now and everyone noticed how my skin looked so much better. Just a reminder, since i am suffering from hormonal acne, these product did not stop my acne from coming out. I usually have 5 acne at a time, now I only get one. For those who are suffering from hormonal acne, do not be afraid to add this to your routine. This is def a game changer for me. I will continue to use the carbon theory products.
I did ask my 15yr 5
Ewa H. from Undisclosed
I did ask my 15yr old son what he thought as he was staying with his dad at the time. I've seen his face since and there is an improvement :grinning::joy:
Super soap the creamy hero 5
Mike D. from Undisclosed
Superb soap it's getting rid of a few spots I have on my scalp with shaving my head and doesn't dry the skin it's my first bar but will definitely continue to purchase it's also very good on my face to which again can sometimes become red and rashes after shaving so a big thumbs up from me. Trust me I don't do reviews but this needs it to help others in same situation.
Worth a try 5
Sam M. from Undisclosed
Bought this soap for my 14 year old son. He's only been using it a couple of weeks, but already his skin has improved.
The soap has really helped 5
Kristy W. from Undisclosed
The soap has really helped my skin, it looks so much clearer now! I have also been using the toner and moisturiser which is great as well!
Great product! 5
Holly H. from Undisclosed
I have been using the cleansing bar for about a week now and have already noticed a difference! I have been getting spots on my chin constantly for the last couple of months and my usual cleanser didn't seem to be helping at all so I saw this and thought I'd give it a try. Within a week the spots have calmed down and my skin in general is glowing! I have sensitive skin so I only rub this in for 30 seconds then rinse off, followed by moisturiser and it's working brilliantly. Will buy again when I run out but it looks like it'll last a while which is great. Thank you Carbon Theory!
Amazing product! 5
Cecelia S. from Undisclosed
I have tried a number of products for my 12year skin of blackheads and teen spots. My goodness this is by far the best product for ridding spots. Her skin cleared up within a week. Bright and clear.
Skin is getting better!! 4
Justine B. from Undisclosed
I added to this to my skincare routine after seeing it on instagram. Ive only been using it for about 2 weeks and there is a wee difference so far: less white heads/more oil control. I did start to notice my skin was getting a bit dry after initial use, so decided to use it once a day (PM) and that sorted it out! Smells amazing and feels great - and for £6?! Its defo worth a shot if your skin is making you a bit sad. CarbonTheory say that it takes about 6-8 weeks to see noticeable differences and with consistent use i feel like im well on my way to clearer skin because of this product! Thanks guys and gals :sparkling_heart:
My 12 year old daughter 5
Diane B. from Undisclosed
My 12 year old daughter has been using the soap for a week and can see an improvement in her skin already. The acne on her forehead is a lot less inflamed and a couple of big spots have dried up. Great product which I hope given a bit more time will reduce her outbreaks.
