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The Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Detoxifying Cleanser is a gel-to-foam cleanser that helps wash away pore-clogging oil, pollution and makeup, for a comfortably clean complexion with noticeably less-visible pores.
Benefits
- Helps clear pores with just one wash*
- Improves the visibility of pores in just one week. **
- Helps to decongest skin with Salicylic Acid
- Non-drying, non-stripping
- Smells like refreshing Mint
- *Clinical testing on 24 women immediately after 1 use.
- **Clinical testing on 24 women after using product for 1 week.
Key Ingredients
- Salicylic Acid: one of the most effective ingredients at clearing acne, it gently exfoliates surface skin cells helps to help unclog and purify pores
- Bamboo Charcoal: known as the "black diamond," and made by burning bamboo stalks at extremely high temperatures, it transforms into a porous, micro-fine powder that’s capable of absorbing 100 times its weight in impurities
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Massage onto damp skin AM and PM (avoiding the eyes) until gel lathers, then rinse and pat dry. Gentle enough for daily use.
Water\Aqua\Eau, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Acrylates Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, Sodium Chloride, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil*, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil*, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil*, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil*, Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf Oil*, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Bud Oil*, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil*, Eugenol, Limonene, Linalool, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Caffeine, Salicylic Acid, Charcoal Powder, Sodium Coco Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Monosodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium Edta, Disodium Edta, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol.
* Essential Oil
Please be aware that ingredient lists may change or vary from time to time. Please refer to the ingredient list on the product package you receive for the most up to date list of ingredients. Please be aware that ingredient lists may change or vary from time to time. Please refer to the ingredient list on the product package you receive for the most up to date list of ingredients.
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Does this have a fragrance to it?
- Asked by vic
- Official Answer By Origins US ENThank you for your question! Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Detoxifying Cleanser does contain essential oils of wintergreen, spearmint and lavender. It has a very fresh, clean scent!Was this answer helpful to you
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How come I can't find the clear improvement purifying charcoal body wash gel douche anywhere on your site?
- Asked by Kiki
- Official Answer By Origins US ENThank you for reaching out! Unfortunately, Origins Clear Improvement Body Wash is no longer available. In order to focus on upcoming innovations in clean, high-performance skincare, we have made the difficult decision to discontinue some of our existing products.Was this answer helpful to you
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Is this safe to use for eye makeup removal?
- Asked by sonya
- Official Answer By Origins US ENWe do recommend using a dedicated eye makeup remover to gently remove around your delicate eye area. We hope this helps!Was this answer helpful to you
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Most Helpful Positive Review
Good product
I was gifted by origins. The Origins Active Charcoal Detoxifying Cleanser is a true skin savior for anyone dealing with congested pores, excess oil, or dull skin. From the very first use, you can feel this cleanser going to work—drawing out impurities, deeply cleansing without over-stripping, and le...
Most Helpful Critical Review
I don't get why they changed this
I was a long-time user of the old formulation, with saw palmetto and mint. I used it for almost 15 years, tried other face washes in between, but always went back. I don't get why they changed what was a very popular product from what I could tell. If it's to get in on the activated charcoal gimmic...
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Great for oily skin!
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The Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Face Mask is a go-to when my skin feels congested or overly greasy. It helps clear out my pores, soak up excess oil, and leaves my skin feeling refreshed and smoother. I use it once or twice a week and always notice my skin looks clearer and more balanced after. Great for my combo/oily skin, but gentle enough not to dry me out.
Perfect for Oily Skin
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I was so excited to be gifted by Origins this cleanser. If you struggle with acne prone oily skin look not further. This has been leaving my skin feeling so clean and refreshed even in the hot summer heat when I have sunscreen and makeup on. Highly recommend.
Fresh & clean
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I was gifted and I've been testing out this gel-to-foam cleanser and let me just say—my pores are thanking me! 🙌🏼 Infused with Salicylic Acid and Active Charcoal, this cleanser does exactly what it promises: clears out pore-clogging oil, makeup, and pollution without leaving your skin feeling tight or dry. What I love most is how fresh and clean my skin feels after using it—hello minty refresh! 🌿 It's non-stripping and gentle enough for daily use, which is a must for me. After just one week, I've noticed my pores look more refined and my complexion looks less congested. 👏🏼
Amazing
Verified Reviewer
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I use this once a week and it's so amazing! I love that it really clears up my skin and it is amazing for all skin types, my skin is less red and so much clearer. I recommend this to everyone! Gifted by origins
I will use again
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This cleanser does exactly what it claims deeply cleanses, removes oil, and leaves skin feeling fresh. My face feels clean without being stripped. Love the charcoal! I received this product for free but would buy with my own money