caolion Blackhead Steam Pore Pack
caolion Caolion Blackhead Steam Pore Pack lists 26 ingredients on its label, 24 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.
- Glycerin
- Kaolin
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Polysorbate 60
- Stearic Acid
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Peg-100 Stearate
- Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid Copolymer
- Phenoxyethanol
- Charcoal Powder
- Triethanolamine
- Carbomer
- Chlorphenesin
- Betaine
- Sorbitan Stearate
- Dimethicone
- Avena Sativa Meal Extract
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
- Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
- Portulaca Oleracea Extract
- Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
- Rhus Semialata Gall Extract
- Vanillyl Butyl Ether
- Disodium Edta
- Prunus Armeniaca Seed Powder
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains siliconesContains essential oilsContains fragrance
Formulation view Kaolin and charcoal form the adsorbent core, combined with glycerin and emulsifiers. Botanicals provide soothing, while triethanolamine adjusts pH. Ideal for oily skin and pore care during deep cleansing. Factory view: monitor mineral powder dispersion stability and potential dryness from high oil absorption.
Key ingredients
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- ABRASIVE
- Kaolin
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetearyl AlcoholGlyceryl Stearate
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Polysorbate 60
- CLEANSING
- Stearic Acid
- SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
- Peg-100 Stearate
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid Copolymer
Other ingredients
PhenoxyethanolCharcoal PowderTriethanolamineCarbomerChlorphenesinBetaineSorbitan StearateDimethiconeAvena Sativa Meal ExtractDipotassium GlycyrrhizateGinkgo Biloba Leaf ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractPortulaca Oleracea ExtractPrunus Mume Fruit ExtractRhus Semialata Gall ExtractVanillyl Butyl EtherDisodium EdtaPrunus Armeniaca Seed Powder
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Kaolin | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING · 限制 IV/119 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 60 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · – | Green |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Peg-100 Stearate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid Copolymer | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Charcoal Powder | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Triethanolamine | BUFFERING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FRAGRANCE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING · 限制 III/62 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Chlorphenesin | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/50 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Betaine | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sorbitan Stearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Avena Sativa Meal Extract | SOOTHING | 0 · – | Green |
| Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract | BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING, SOOTHING, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Portulaca Oleracea Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Prunus Mume Fruit Extract | HUMECTANT | 0 · – | Green |
| Rhus Semialata Gall Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Vanillyl Butyl Ether | HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Disodium Edta | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Prunus Armeniaca Seed Powder | Not decoded yet | — | — |
Ingredients explained
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Kaolin
- Kaolin absorbent and bulk for powders/masks; check for heavy metals and comply with EU colorant limits IV/119
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Polysorbate 60
- Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.
- Stearic Acid
- Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- Peg-100 Stearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.
- Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid Copolymer
- Film former for matte or satin finish; high concentrations may cause tightness or dryness.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Charcoal Powder
- Charcoal; adsorbs impurities/oil for cleansers, provides opacity, can be drying or matte.
- Triethanolamine
- Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- Chlorphenesin
- Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.
- Betaine
- Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.
- Sorbitan Stearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; hydrophobic, requires co-emulsifiers, inert at high purity
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Avena Sativa Meal Extract
- Avena Sativa (Oat) Meal Extract for soothing and conditioning; sensitive-skin friendly but potential protein allergen
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
- Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.
- Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
- Antioxidant and microcirculation modifier rich in flavonoids; requires stability testing to prevent oxidation
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
- Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions
- Portulaca Oleracea Extract
- Achyronica extract with anti-inflammatory properties; monitor for heavy metals and pesticides, low-risk at typical doses
- Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
- Fruit extract as humectant; contains natural polysaccharides, water-soluble.
- Rhus Semialata Gall Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Vanillyl Butyl Ether
- Fragrance with warming and soothing claims; not in EU 26 allergens.
- Disodium Edta
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Prunus Armeniaca Seed Powder
- Not decoded yet
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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