Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask to Clear Pores
Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask to Clear Pores scores 4.9/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in low irritation risk (9.5) and formulation safety (9.0).
✶ Hero ingredients
Lightweight humectant and solvent
Gentle surfactant and emulsifier
PEG-based emulsifier
Score breakdown
Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.
Scores last verified: July 2026
What makes Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask to Clear Pores stand out
Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask to Clear Pores is a modest mask with an overall score of 4.9/9.8. Positioned in the premium bracket, it takes a straightforward approach to skincare. The formula leads with Butylene Glycol, Charcoal Powder, Propylene Glycol Stearate — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.
It performs well on low irritation risk (9.5). On the flip side, hydration could be stronger and active ingredient concentration is on the lighter side.
Is this right for you?
Great for
- ✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
- ✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
- ✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula
May not suit
- ⚠Very dry skin types looking for heavy-duty moisture
- ⚠Those seeking potent actives — this leans more maintenance than treatment
Key ingredients
- ✶Butylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #5 in the INCI list
- ✶Charcoal Powder
Works on your skin — #9 in the INCI list
- ✶Propylene Glycol Stearate
Draws in moisture — #13 in the INCI list
- ✶Glycerin
Draws in moisture — #15 in the INCI list
- ✶Simethicone
Softens and smooths — #17 in the INCI list
Full ingredient list
22 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)
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Ingredient breakdown
- Other ingredient6
- Holds the formula together6
- Draws in moisture4
- Keeps the product fresh3
- Works on your skin1
- Softens and smooths1
- Formula balancers1