Oil Control Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser — Reddit Reviews
by Biore
Updated October 28, 2026
Foaming charcoal cleanser; over-cleansing and fragrance aggravate reactive skin.
What the community says
A foaming charcoal cleanser with salicylic acid, glycerin, fragrance, and menthol, aimed at oilier, congested-feeling skin. The acne-routine examples use it morning and evening, yet community feedback flags excessive cleansing and perfumed formulas as rough on reactive or dry skin.
What this means for you
What people love
- Charcoal cleanser used morning and evening in acne routines
- Includes salicylic acid, glycerin, and charcoal powder
Watch out for
Product details
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 3 mentions across 2 threads
Biore Oil Control Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser on Reddit, in one place — 2 threads from r/AsianBeauty and r/scacjdiscussion, summarized.
“I do need a new cleanser as I was using Biore's charcoal one”
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“I've actually never used an Asian skincare routine or products before.”
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“The routine above is what I'm currently tempted by for my first one.”
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“currently I'm using ... bioré charcoal face wash”
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“I would also stop using The Ordinary AHA+BHA and Biore Charcoal wash for now.”
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“Anything foaming or perfumed will make your skin worse.”
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