Lush : Coalface Cleanser

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Liquorice Root Decoction (Glycyrrhiza glabra) , Propylene Glycol , Sodium Stearate, Rosewood Oil (Aniba rosaeordora) , Sodium Lauryl Sulfate , Powdered Charcoal , Sandalwood Oil (Santalum album) , Glycerine , Sodium Chloride , EDTA , Tetrasodium Etidronate , Linalool , Perfume, Silver Edible Lustre (Potassium aluminum silicate, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides and hydroxides).

Items marked with orange can be irritating and over-drying, especially to acne-prone skin.

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July 17, 2015
Pretty Good ðŸ'ðŸ¼
For a high school student, oily skin is part of my appearance. I recently went to lush with some friends and I noticed coalface and relized that I wouldn't be spending over 10 dollars without knowing if I liked it or not. So with the sample they gave me, I broke of a small bit and worked it into a lather as the directions said. My face felt tight and clear as some thought of it as a bad thing. I interpret it as a good thing because I use it before bed. Minutes after washing off, I walked into my sister's room and she quickly noted that my face looked clean and not oily as it usually does. One of the best qualities is that you don't need a lot, my sample will last me a month (I assume), but for a long term full size it could last you 6 months+. If there was a coalface mask, that worked more on reducing acne, I wouldn't use anything else.
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Mimii77
February 8, 2016
There is, it's called Dark Angels, you can get it from LUSH too! :)
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December 16, 2008

Pros:

I have tough adult acne of the chin, and this soap really works quite well at controlling it; I noticed a reduction in the amount and severity of my breakouts soon after beginning to use this soap. Very impressive!

Cons:

As other reviewers have said, it can be quite drying, so you will need a good water-based moisturizer. The smell is distinctive, but not nearly as bad as some people make it out to be. Keep the soap dry to prevent it "melting" away!

This is a fine, natural product, and I will continue to buy it. Yes, I wish the price were a bit lower, but it beats the heck out of harsh retin-A cream or oral medications, which were my next option. While it won't eliminate all types of acne (everyone's needs are a bit different) I feel it does a good job with mine, and feel much better about my skin. Continue using it in combination with your regular moisturizers, masks and toners and you will have lovely skin.
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May 5, 2009

Pros:

Gives you that clean feeling, exfoliates your skin, smells like Red Vines (can be a con if you don't like that smell), controls oil production

Cons:

makes your skin feel tight (dry feeling), but when you use a god moisterizer it goes away.

I just began using Coalface and I saw a lot of improvement in my face. I have severe acne on my cheeks and have an oily Tzone, but ever since I started using this, I have a less oily face. Even though it's a bit pricey, it's still worth it.
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January 2, 2009

Pros:

Works on my spots and gives a squeeky clean feel which I like. Easy to use and simple to incorporate into daily routine (ie. Use in the shower).

Cons:

Can leave skin feeling a little dry especially if skin is then exposed to harsh weather conditions. At first spots can appear more prominent as skin is detoxing.

A reasonably good value (considering how long it lasts for) facial soap that is easy to use. Effective on spot prone skin if used as a long term treatment and must be followed with a moisturiser to prevent dryness and eventual over production of sebum. Price below is in UK pounds sterling per 100g ... i can't do the conversion!
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July 2, 2008

Pros:

Fast results

Cons:

The soap is obviously dark, and now I constantly have to clean up dark water spots on my counter

Within a couple of weeks the pimples on my face started drying up and fading away. I even got the beginnings of a real nasty pre-menstrual breakout and Coalface didn't give it the chance to develop. It even takes off all my make-up!! It definitely is drying, but nothing a good moisturizer can't handle. Personally I follow it up with Lush Tea Tree Water toner. Two thumbs up!!
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October 19, 2017
good cleanser but not strong enough for big breakouts
When my acne was worse I used to use this in the morning and then use my stronger cleanser with salicylic acid in at night to really treat my breakouts as I found that this wasn't enough on its own. Now however as my acne has cleared up mostly I'm happy to use this day and night as my only cleanser, It works well and leaves my skins feeling clean and doesn't dry me out. If you have mild to moderate acne i'd give this a go but if you get really severe breakouts you might need something a bit stronger.
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January 9, 2008
In my search for a really effective vegan cleanser, Coal Face was a fragrant stop (and it gave me an excuse to go to Lush), but ultimately, not a solution to acne.
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