Jack Black
Jack Black Clean Break Oil Control Moisturizer
A lightweight oil control moisturizer with niacinamide, sodium hyaluronate, organic white tea and basil, for normal, combination and oily skin.
- Niacinamide, sodium hyaluronate, white tea, basil, sea kelp
- normal skin
- combination skin
- oily skin
Who it's for: Oily, combination and normal skin (brand-listed)
- No scent flags recorded
- No sensitivity flags recorded
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Label answers before you buy
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Is Jack Black Clean Break Oil Control Moisturizer fragrance-free?
No fragrance-free claim has been recorded. The ingredient list hasn't been reviewed as a complete formula, so we can't confirm it has no scent ingredients.
Is the cetearyl alcohol in this formula drying?
No. Cetearyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol that softens and thickens a formula. It isn't the drying alcohol (ethanol) people try to avoid.
Does the formula list niacinamide?
Yes. The label lists Niacinamide.
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 69 products in Daily Moisturizers & Water Gel Creams with a recorded ingredient list.
- Its 27-ingredient list is one of the shortest among the 69 products in Daily Moisturizers & Water Gel Creams with a recorded list (median 42).
What it is
Jack Black Clean Break Oil Control Moisturizer is a lightweight lotion for normal, combination and oily skin. The brand says it hydrates without heavy oils and leaves a shine-free finish.
Key ingredients
- Sodium hyaluronate: A humectant that helps skin hold water.
- Niacinamide: Jack Black says it helps improve the look of tone and texture.
- Organic white tea and basil: Antioxidant botanicals.
- Sea kelp: Included as a mineral-rich ingredient.
How to use
Apply to a clean face and neck morning and night. It doesn’t contain SPF, so follow with sunscreen in the morning.
Who should be careful
Jack Black doesn’t call it fragrance free. No fragrance or essential oils appear on the recorded list, but check the package if you have a known ingredient sensitivity.
What the brand claims
Jack Black says it gives a light burst of moisture with antioxidant protection, leaving skin refreshed with a natural, shine-free finish. The page gives no clinical figures.
Sources
- https://www.getjackblack.com/products/clean-break-oil-free-moisturizer (checked 2026-10-23)
We have not tested this product.
What's on the label
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Common questions
Which skin types is Clean Break for?
Jack Black lists normal, combination and oily skin.
Does it contain SPF?
No. Use a separate sunscreen in the morning.
What is the finish like?
The brand describes a natural, shine-free finish.