cold-spring-apothecary Cold Spring Apothecary Clarifying Charcoal Facial Cleanser
cold-spring-apothecary Cold Spring Apothecary Clarifying Charcoal Facial Cleanser lists 22 ingredients on its label, 14 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Aloe Barbadensis Juice
- Aspalathus Linearis Extract
- Olea Europaea Oil
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Emulsifying Wax
- Vegetable Glycerin
- MSM
- Simmondsia Chinensis Oil
- Decyl Glucoside
- 2- Dimethylaminoethanol
- Camellia Sinensis Extract
- Tocopherol
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Activated Charcoal
- Camellia Sinensis Extract
- Usnea Extract
- Salix Nigra Extract
- DL-Panthenol
- Calophyllum Inophyllum Oil
- Ascorbyl Palmitate
- Xanthan Gum
- Essential Oil Blend
Highlights
Contains fragrance
Key ingredients
- 保湿剂
- Aloe Barbadensis JuiceVegetable Glycerin
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Aspalathus Linearis Extract
- 皮肤调理剂-润肤剂
- Olea Europaea Oil
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- 皮肤调理剂
- MSM
- CLEANSING
- Decyl Glucoside
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Camellia Sinensis Extract
Other ingredients
Emulsifying WaxSimmondsia Chinensis Oil2- DimethylaminoethanolTocopherolSodium HyaluronateActivated CharcoalCamellia Sinensis ExtractUsnea ExtractSalix Nigra ExtractDL-PanthenolCalophyllum Inophyllum OilAscorbyl PalmitateXanthan GumEssential Oil Blend
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aloe Barbadensis Juice | 保湿剂,皮肤调理剂,抗炎剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aspalathus Linearis Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Olea Europaea Oil | 皮肤调理剂-润肤剂, 乳化剂 | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Emulsifying Wax | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Vegetable Glycerin | 保湿剂, 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| MSM | 皮肤调理剂,抗氧化剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Simmondsia Chinensis Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Decyl Glucoside | CLEANSING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| 2- Dimethylaminoethanol | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Camellia Sinensis Extract | ANTIOXIDANT, BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Activated Charcoal | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Camellia Sinensis Extract | ANTIOXIDANT, BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Usnea Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Salix Nigra Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| DL-Panthenol | 保湿剂, 皮肤调理剂, 抗氧化剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Calophyllum Inophyllum Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ascorbyl Palmitate | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE | — | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Essential Oil Blend | Not decoded yet | — | — |
Ingredients explained
- Aloe Barbadensis Juice
- Aloe vera juice, moisturizing and soothing, contains polysaccharides; requires preservatives
- Aspalathus Linearis Extract
- Rooibos tea extract with high antioxidant capacity; soothing, no known irritation
- Olea Europaea Oil
- Olive oil, plant lipid for emolliency and vehicle; rich in unsaturated fatty acids, stabilizes antioxidants, generally non-comedogenic but may feel heavy on very oily skin.
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Emulsifying Wax
- Not decoded yet
- Vegetable Glycerin
- Vegetable-derived glycerin, workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- MSM
- Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), organic sulfur compound. Used for skin conditioning/antioxidant; some evidence for joint health, low topical irritation.
- Simmondsia Chinensis Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Decyl Glucoside
- Mild alkyl glucoside, biodegradable; foam stabilizer, thickens with fatty alcohols, low allergenicity.
- 2- Dimethylaminoethanol
- Not decoded yet
- Camellia Sinensis Extract
- Green tea extract, polyphenols, antioxidant, soothing, low comedogenic.
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Activated Charcoal
- Not decoded yet
- Camellia Sinensis Extract
- Green tea extract, polyphenols, antioxidant, soothing, low comedogenic.
- Usnea Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Salix Nigra Extract
- Not decoded yet
- DL-Panthenol
- Vitamin B5 pro-form; effective moisturizer and skin repairer; water-soluble, 1-2% typical use level
- Calophyllum Inophyllum Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Ascorbyl Palmitate
- Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Essential Oil Blend
- Not decoded yet
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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