Japanese Charcoal

Ingredient to know

Japanese Charcoal

Helps your skin feel deeply cleansed and refreshed.

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Ingredient to know

Japanese Charcoal

Helps your skin feel deeply cleansed and refreshed.

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Japanese charcoal for skin

Japanese charcoal is a purifying ingredient that helps remove excess oil, dirt and other impurities from the skin. Clinique uses finely milled charcoal sourced from Japanese Ubame oak wood to help deeply cleanse skin and unclog pores.

Why your skin needs it

Ideal for oilier or congested skin types, Japanese charcoal helps purify by lifting away excess oil, dirt, and debris. Its deep‑cleansing action helps unclog pores, refine texture, and promote a clearer, more balanced complexion.

The Clinique expertise
Clinique has infused this detoxifying ingredient into our bestselling cleansing balm to create Take The Day Off™ Charcoal Cleansing Balm. The formula gently removes even long‑wear and waterproof makeup while the charcoal helps purify the skin—making it a perfect choice for those who struggle with oiliness or pore congestion.

How Clinique uses Japanese charcoal
Clinique combines Japanese charcoal with safflower seed oil in Take The Day Off™ Charcoal Cleansing Balm. The silky balm dissolves long-wearing makeup, SPF and pollutants while helping detoxify and unclog pores.

What you’ll see on the ingredient list
Charcoal Powder
Japanese Charcoal
Charcoal

Skin concerns
· Oiliness
· Congested pores
· Dullness

FAQs
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The Clinique Formula: Performance, Safety, Science

Clinique launched the first-ever line of dermatologist-developed skin care in 1968. The promise: to deliver effective, safe, clinically proven formulas that create great skin. We avoid using allergens, irritants and ingredients in ways that could potentially harm your skin.

Proven results are from how multiple ingredients are combined using the latest scientific breakthroughs to achieve maximum results without irritation. As science evolves, we continuously re-examine ingredients with our researchers, formulators, clinicians, and guiding board-certified dermatologists.

Allergy tested. 100% fragrance free.

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