Rated 4.77 out of 5 stars
612 Reviews
Where to start?. I have had ‘bad skin' for years, going back to 16 year old me, 27 now. As you can imagine going through teenage years is the worst time for spots/acne, trying multiple products and nothing seems to work. Some made my skin worse, others helped a little but nothing really helped stop or reduce the number of spots from breaking out. My skin was so bad, i had acne and scars caused by oily skin it was a nightmare. However, over a year ago now. I discovered carbon theory and with honesty they have changed my life. Ever since using the charcoal soap and moisturiser my skin has turned out amazing! Feel more confident and comfortable in my own skin. The results: Some scars have gone completely, no longer get new spots coming through. I use both the. charcoal soap everyday morning and night and moisturiser every morning, apply the overnight detox serum at night. It has worked wonders. This review is supposed to be on the overnight detox serum, which I have used. But, wanted to praise the other products in the range because they are amazing. Nothing compares. The overnight detox serum, has made my skin smooth and more toned. Honestly, highly recommend carbon theory, wish I had discovered this brand sooner. My advice, it may be a lot of effort to keep at a skin care routine, but the effort is worth the time because the end results will make you feel more confident and comfortable with your own skin. It gives a sense of achievement, you have be willing to make the effort to see results.
I wasn't over the moon for this product. It smells awful, let me just say that first. I also don't have super bad acne, but when I do, it's bad. Saying that, I've had this unpopable pimple for probably a month and it's still there (using product since beginning of November). I'd say its helps keep my acne away, but it doesn't clear what's currently there. I like the fact it has vitamin E, so I may get another bottle, but haven't decided yet.
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AC from Dallas, TX
Now I have only tried this for one night, but already there is a drastic difference. My skin was in such a bad state from break-outs amd I needed something to help heal my skin quickly without drying it out. My skin is less red, softer, and I see a lot of improvement in the irritation. I can't wait to see how it continues to work. Just to note, I did an exfoliating cleanse, then applied this stuff. And topped it off with the overnight leave-on Fresh Floral Recovery Calming Mask and oh my!!! That is a winning combination. Highly recommend for someone with persistent bad skin like mine. I am 35 for reference and have had bad skin my entire life.
Kim from Birmingham, AL
I'm oily, every pore on my face is clogged, I get acne, at 35 my skin is aging, cystic acne survivor (icepick scars, raised ones, the whole shebang),and I have an allergy to artificial fragrances. After a week of using this my skin looks SO MUCH BETTER! It actually looks.. pretty good?? This is coming from someone who won't even look at a mirror when they're brushing their teeth because if I see my skin, I'm going to get upset and insecure. But now every now and then I'll catch a glimpse of myself and my knee jerk reaction is to look away, but I'm doing it less and less the more time goes on. I feel like this has GREATLY decongested my pores and made my skin look way more smooth and uniform. If this ever gets discontinued, I'm fighting EVERYBODY 😂
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Lizzo from Los Angeles
This did not help with acne at all. It mase me break out even more after using this. Hard pass!
Vida from FL
I've tried so many products but this one is AMAZING!! combination with their mask !! The best!! Try it!!
Jaz from Houston, TX
I have acne prone skin but as of right now I'm focusing more on reducing inflammation and scaring. When I started this bottle I had way more scaring or they were darker. I use it about 3-4 times a week and it definitely helps!! It did also help with the acne overnight.
Abbi from Atlanta, GA
I was looking for a tea tree oil for my face since I read it can help keep pores unclogged. I bought this one after seeing no fragrance was added (I have sensitive skin) and all of the good reviews. I've been using it on my face every night and it not only smells good and isn't oily, but it actually helps my skin (I'm not acne prone but my skin is oily). My chest was super broken out so I thought what the heck and put it on. Umh okay the next day it was completely clear. I'm shook, this stuff is worth the price.
jayjay from tx
after reading all the good reviews of this line, i purchased the cleansing bar, serum, and moisturizer and used them twice a day everyday for a little over a month now and my skin has NEVER in my life bend more dry, dull, flakey, and bumpy. it's extremely congested and i have acne all over which i haven't had in 5 years! it's awful! please don't waste your money. these products are cheap for a reason.
Mandi from NY
Absolutely love this! I'm a nurse, and after working 12 + hour shifts with a mask and sweating all day, my skin needs some major TLC. I put this on before bed and put a night cream over it and I see my skin improved in the morning. It works on breakouts and redness and moisturizes my skin.
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Rae from Georgia
I have been using every night for 4 months and never cleared my acne much at all. The product goes on well and no burning on sensitive skin. Just not for my type of acne
Mariah from Arizona
I was so sketchy about trying this, I have very oily and acne prone skin! But I've only been using this at night for almost a week now and you can already tell a difference 😍 my skin looks brighter, my skin has been as oily and my acne is slowly going away!!!!! Game changer!!! Get your hands on this baby❤️ I usually never write reviews!!
Vivian from Pennsylvania
I've been using it after cleaning my face with the carbon theory bar for almost a month now and I can definitely tell my skin is so much better, cleaner, and clearer. Definitely worth a try for anyone who struggles with acne like myself!
sjd20 from PA
I was struggling with breakouts, especially around my mouth and some by my nose. They would appear as like red blemish or 1 or 2 blind zits. I started to use this after reading reviews and my skin had cleared up within 4 days. It's amazing and I will recommend this to anyone. I also love the toner and moisturizer.
4
Gugi from USA
Makes your skin softer
Em from Lancaster
I hate buying skin care products because anything burns my cheeks and chin but this doesn't. I used to have a couple small acne scars on my cheek and I would use this during the day and night and it completely went away within a week.
Val from Texas
Been using as directed for a month now and no results. Made my skin worse. I wanted to love this product as other reviews claim this serum to be some "miracle" product that cleared their face in just days, but it's just false hope in a bottle.
Taylor P from Chicago, IL
Going on almost a year of using this product and love it more every time I use it. It helps control my breakouts while keeping my skin feel baby soft. I put the CT moisturizer on top of this and have received so many compliments on how great my skin looks. Definitely recommend.
B from Idaho
I am 23 and have struggled with acne since middle school. This serum has truly helped my skin. Couldn't live without it!
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Kay from Richmond, VA
As some have already said, this serum smells awful, like a chemical burn waiting to happen. In fact, it also did burn. To be fair, I have only used this once now, so I don't know if I'll see results. However, I'm not sure I can put up with the smell, burn, and nearly non-functional dropper for long enough to tell.
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Jess from Melbourne, FL
I'm 29 years old and have been suffering with hormonal acne, congested pores, and everything else that could possibly go wrong with my skin for the last 4 years. I've tried countless face cleansers, masks, and spot treatments…and each product has ultimately failed both my skin (and my savings). I came across this product line a few weeks ago - I was skeptical about all the great reviews as I've tried countless products that so many others have sweared by, however I proceeded to purchase because it was worth a shot at this price point. Flash forward to today, after 1 week of using this product line (wash, scrub, and serum), the difference in my skin is UNDENIABLE. The amount of my pimples has decreased significantly, huge stubborn ones have shrunken down, my skin is hydrated and no longer red and blotchy, and I have gotten my confidence back ALREADY! I seriously cannot recommend this product line enough!!
Erin from Pennsylvania
I've been struggling with adult acne and everything else I've tried hasn't really helped. This is the one product that truly helps keep my skin clear. I still have small breakouts but compared to what it was before, I'm so happy with the results. I've been using it for about 2 months now and I'll be stocking up!
DEMODEX MITES from Cleveland, OH
All my life I was someone with the kind of skin people were envious of. Over the past year I have been struggling with red, rough, flakey, and dry patches of skin. Especially around my eyebrows and chin. I have spent so much time researching what could be causing this and money on skin products to restore my skin. It wasn't until I started experiencing blepharitis and recurring styes every month until I discovered what was really going on with my face. DEMODEX MITES!!! Yes, it's a real thing and it seems that even many dermatologists don't even consider this. If you suffer from skin conditions like Rosacea and Seborrheic Dermatitis, please research this as a possibility for you too because they have found connections to mites and these skin conditions! What kills DEMODEX is tea tree oil and Charcoal. Since I have been using this facial serum, my face is finally starting to heal! And I am starting to see my old skin and confidence come back! I was starting to feel very discouraged. I no longer have flakey skin around and between my eyebrows or on my cheeks or chin. The red angry bumps that never seemed to go away or heal are starting to finally heal. This is one of the products in my new routine that has changed my life and will forever be a staple in my skin care routine!
Luc from Texas
I have serious acne problems on my face including breakouts and acne scars, this serum clears and recovers my skin while it still moisture. Will purchase again.
Eyelash from Sherman oaks
When I tell you I RAN to write this review It's been three days and I am seeing a noticeable difference ALREADY. I bought it for large pores and a couple ice pick scars, both of which are softening already. I wish I could upload pics because I'm not even kidding when I say the pores on my chin are disappearing before my very eyes. It's also addressing redness, discoloration from previous breakouts, and calming ones that were a brewin' under the surface Buy this product. I know this sounds sponsored, I promise it's not, I just genuinely want everyone in the world to own this
Iana from Palm Springs
I never leave reviews but I had to because this product completely changed my skin! I'm sensitive to product w salicylic acid & benzoyl peroxide so I was just about to give up on go on prescribed medication for my skin. I had stubborn deep texture and red, angry, hormonal breakouts. After two weeks of using this my skin has calmed downed drastically!! I'm honestly shocked. I just use a gentle neutral cleanser & moisturizer paired with this and it's been working awesome.