For Men Charcoal Face Wash

cleanser · 200 ml · Men's grooming

Clinique For Men Charcoal Face Wash is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones and parabens, going by its full 22-ingredient list, with glycerin and caffeine. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains MI / MCI (Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone).

Fragrance-free
No essential oils
No labelled fragrance allergens
No drying alcohol
Sulfate-free
Silicone-free
Paraben-free
Contains MI / MCI

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Key ingredients in For Men Charcoal Face Wash

Glycerin
A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.
Caffeine
A stimulating ingredient used in eye and scalp formulas.

Full ingredient list, decoded

22 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1Water / Aqua / EauAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2Cocamidopropyl HydroxysultaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that lifts oil and dirt and helps create a…
3Coco-BetaineA mild, coconut-derived surfactant that cleans and foams. It works as a gentle helper…
4Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids
5Decyl GlucosideA plant-derived, gentle cleansing agent made from glucose and a fatty alcohol. It helps…
6Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate
7Acrylates CopolymerA film-forming polymer made from linked acrylic building blocks. Its main job is to…
8Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
9Disodium Cocoyl GlutamateDisodium Cocoyl Glutamate is a mild cleansing agent made from coconut fatty acids and…
10GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
11CaffeineCaffeine is a stimulating compound found in coffee and tea. In cosmetics, it helps the…
12Sodium Cocoyl GlutamateSodium Cocoyl Glutamate is a gentle, amino acid-based cleansing agent. It lifts oil and…
13Monosodium Citrate
14Butylene GlycolButylene Glycol is a clear, odorless liquid that attracts and holds water. It is a…
15Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
16Charcoal PowderCharcoal Powder is a fine black powder of porous carbon. Its main job is to absorb oil,…
17Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
18Disodium EDTADisodium EDTA is a salt of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, a chelating agent that…
19MethylchloroisothiazolinoneA preservative from the isothiazolinone family that keeps water-based products free…MI / MCI
20MethylisothiazolinoneMethylisothiazolinone, often shortened to MI, is a synthetic preservative that stops…MI / MCI
21PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
22Iron Oxides (CI 77499)A group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/0207146744762, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	None listed	—
Essential oils	None listed	—
Labelled fragrance allergens	None listed	—
Drying alcohol	None listed	—
Sulfates	None listed	—
Silicones	None listed	—
Parabens	None listed	—
MI / MCI	Contains	Methylchloroisothiazolinone (#19), Methylisothiazolinone (#20)
Formaldehyde releasers	None listed	—
Mineral oil & petrolatum	None listed	—
Lanolin	None listed	—
Chemical UV filters	None listed	—

Frequently asked questions

Is Clinique For Men Charcoal Face Wash fragrance-free?

Yes. Clinique For Men Charcoal Face Wash lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does Clinique For Men Charcoal Face Wash contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

Which ingredient rules does Clinique For Men Charcoal Face Wash pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for perfume allergy, rosacea-prone skin, redness-prone skin and acne-prone skin. Key ingredients: Glycerin and Caffeine.