Physical & Enzyme Face Exfoliants Jack Black

Jack Black

Jack Black Face Buff Energizing Scrub

A bamboo-powder face scrub with mint, licorice and vitamin C that Jack Black positions as a pre-shave exfoliant to use two to four times a week.

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Skip it if you avoid fragrance: it lists Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil and Fragrance (Parfum) and more.

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Jack Black Face Buff Energizing Scrub

Label answers before you buy

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Is Jack Black Face Buff Energizing Scrub fragrance-free?

The brand does not market it as fragrance free. The label lists these scent ingredients: Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Fragrance (Parfum), Limonene, Linalyl Acetate, Terpineol, Linalool.

Is the cetyl alcohol in this formula drying?

No. Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol that softens and thickens a formula. It isn't the drying alcohol (ethanol) people try to avoid.

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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What it is

Jack Black Face Buff Energizing Scrub is a facial scrub and pre-shave cleanser. Fine bamboo granules exfoliate, and mint gives a cooling feel.

Key ingredients

  • Bamboo powder: The exfoliating particle, described as gentle.
  • Mint: For a cooling, refreshing feel; the label lists mentha arvensis leaf oil.
  • Licorice extract and allantoin: Included to help soothe skin.
  • Vitamin C: Listed as an antioxidant.

How to use

Use two to four times a week. Apply a nickel-sized amount to wet skin and rub gently in circles; the brand says scrubbing hard isn’t necessary. Use it before shaving or on its own.

Who should be careful

The label lists fragrance (parfum), limonene and mint leaf oil, so it isn’t suitable if you avoid scented products. Skip it on freshly irritated or broken skin.

What the brand claims

Jack Black says the bamboo particles help unclog pores, prevent ingrown hairs and reduce shaving irritation by removing oil and dead skin before you shave.

Sources

We have not tested this product.

What's on the label

CategoryPhysical & Enzyme Face Exfoliants
BrandJack Black
Size3 oz and 6 oz
FormPhysical face scrub
When to use2 to 4 times a week, before shaving or alone
Key ingredientsBamboo powder, mint, licorice extract, allantoin, vitamin C
FragranceScent ingredients on the label (see above)
Vegan evidenceVegan status not confirmed. Evidence and limits
Worth knowingMenthyl Lactate, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Fragrance (Parfum), Limonene, Linalyl Acetate, Terpineol, Linalool
Full ingredient listAqua/Water/Eau, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Hexylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Menthyl Lactate (Sensitivity consideration), Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, C15-19 Alkane, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Glycerin, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil (Scent ingredient), Allantoin, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Fragrance (Parfum) (Scent ingredient), Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Limonene (Scent ingredient), Linalyl Acetate (Scent ingredient), Terpineol (Scent ingredient), Linalool (Scent ingredient)

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Common questions

How often should I use Face Buff?

Jack Black recommends two to four times a week.

Can I use it before shaving?

Yes. The brand positions it as a pre-shave cleanser as well as a facial scrub.

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