Charcoal Powder
Charcoal Powder is an absorbent and opacifying ingredient. It’s in 115 products on Poliage, most often deodorant, shampoo and body wash. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Powdered carbon. Absorbs oil and acts as an abrasive and black colorant.
What it does
Contains Charcoal Powder: abrasive
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Charcoal Powder: absorbent
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Charcoal Powder: opacifying
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 55298, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Charcoal Powder
Hello
Clean + Fresh 24 Hr. Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Muji
Cleansing balm (Dullness)
Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Clinique
Clinique For Men Charcoal Face Wash
Lists coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Coastal Mist Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Coconut Castaway Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Fenty Skin
Cookies N Clean Whipped Clay Pore Detox Face Mask With Salicylic Acid + Charcoal
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Dr. Squatch
Cool Fresh Aloe Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Dentifrice blancheur au charbon vegetal
Lists fragrance, essential oils
Rovectin
Dr. Mask Pore Tightening
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dr. Squatch
Freedom Fresh 250th Anniversary Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Fresh Falls Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Rituals
Gel douche 2-en-1 corps et cheveux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates
l-oreal
Gel nettoyant au charbon multi-purifiant Pure Power 5 en 1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Tree Hut
Golden Vanilla Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
hello
Lists fragrance
hello
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
hello charcoal toothpaste
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal Paris
Hydra Energetic Extreme Cleanser Infused With Charcoal
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Hydra Energetic Gel purifiant charbon magnétique
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
ACURE
Incredibly Clear Charcoal Lemonade Cleansing Clay
Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
PUR Cosmetics
Joystick Exfoliating Deep Pore Clay Cleansing Stick
Exfoliant · Lists coconut derivatives
Loreal
Loreal Pure-Claly Mask Clear & Comfort
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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