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 22, 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
Dr. Squatch
Lumberjack Lodge Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Máscara Facial Detox L’Oréal Argila Pura Esfoliante 40g
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dr. Squatch
Maverick Musk Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Max white carbon
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Max White Charcoal
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Max white dentifrice blancheur natural charbon
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Men Expert Carbon Clean Duschgel 5in1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Suave
Men’s Charcoal 3-in-1 Shampoo Conditioner & Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Charcoal + Clay Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Charcoal + Clay Purifying Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Charcoal + Clove Oil Body + Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Charcoal + Clove Oil Exfoliate Cleansing Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Purifying Charcoal + Clay Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Minty Fresh Volumizing Dry Shampoo-Dark Brown
Shampoo · Lists fragrance
Dr. Squatch
Mountain Meadow Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Aquafresh
Naturals
Lists fragrance
Nivea Men
NIVEA Men Deep Black Carbon Dark Wood Antitranspirant Roller
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dr. Squatch
Odor Squatching Deodorant Sandalwood Summit
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Biore
Oil Control Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Twice
Oral Wellness Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, retinoid, coconut derivatives
head & shoulders
OXYGENATED CHARCOAL DETOX
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Patchs purifiants
Lists drying alcohol
K18
PEPTIDE PREP™ detox shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Pine Tar Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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