Clinique
Clinique For Men Charcoal Face Wash
A fragrance-free, sulfate-free charcoal face wash for all skin types that Clinique says deep-cleans pores and softens the beard.
- Charcoal, glycerin
- Marketed as fragrance free
- oily skin
- dry skin
- combination skin
- sensitive skin
- normal skin
Who it's for: All skin types (brand-listed) · Sold as fragrance free
- No scent flags recorded
- Sensitivity considerations: Methylisothiazolinone
Label answers before you buy
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Is Clinique For Men Charcoal Face Wash fragrance-free?
The brand markets it as fragrance free. The ingredient list hasn't been reviewed as a complete formula, so we can't confirm it has no scent ingredients.
Ingredient-origin notes (not vegan warnings)
- Glycerin: The name does not establish the feedstock. Plant, animal or synthetic sourcing requires supplier or manufacturer evidence. Origin reference
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How it compares
- Its label lists no scent ingredients, which is true of 24 of the 51 products in Gel, Foam & Cream Facial Cleansers with a recorded ingredient list.
- Its 23-ingredient list is one of the shortest among the 51 products in Gel, Foam & Cream Facial Cleansers with a recorded list (median 30).
- At 200 ml, it's tied for the largest size among the 11 products in Gel, Foam & Cream Facial Cleansers with a recorded size.
What it is
Clinique For Men Charcoal Face Wash is a daily cleanser for all skin types, aimed at pores. Clinique says it also softens the beard before shaving.
Key ingredients
- Charcoal: Clinique says it draws out dirt and excess oil that can clog pores.
- Glycerin: A humectant highlighted alongside charcoal.
How to use
Use morning and night. Lather between your palms with lukewarm water, massage over damp skin, rinse and towel dry. Avoid the eye area.
Who should be careful
Clinique sells it as fragrance free and says it’s free of alcohol, SLS and SLES. It is allergy, dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested, according to the brand.
What the brand claims
Clinique says it gives a deep-pore clean with a soothing, non-drying lather. The page gives no clinical figures.
Sources
- https://www.clinique.com/products/clinique-for-men-charcoal-face-wash (checked 2026-10-23)
We have not tested this product.
What's on the label
| Category | Gel, Foam & Cream Facial Cleansers |
|---|---|
| Brand | Clinique |
| Size | 6.7 fl oz (200 mL) |
| Form | Foaming cleanser |
| Key ingredients | Charcoal, glycerin |
| Free from | Alcohol, fragrance, gluten, oil, parabens, phthalates, SLS, SLES, synthetic colors |
| Brand says it suits | oily, dry, combination, sensitive, normal skin |
| Fragrance | Sold as fragrance free |
| Vegan evidence | Vegan status not confirmed. Evidence and limits |
| Worth knowing | Methylisothiazolinone |
| Full ingredient list | Water/Aqua/Eau, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Coco-betaine, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Glycerin, Caffeine, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Charcoal Powder, Magnesium Nitrate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium Edta, Tetrasodium Edta, Phenoxyethanol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Iron Oxides (ci 77499) No specific flag recorded Context matters Scent ingredient Sensitivity consideration Linked ingredients are explained in our ingredient glossary. |
| Source | Brand's own product page Checked |
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Common questions
Is it sulfate free?
Clinique says it is free of SLS and SLES.
Which skin types is it for?
All skin types.