Biore Anti Puistjes Cleanser Review - Werkt het Echt tegen Onzuiverheden?

How this $6 cleanser stacked up to a more expensive fan-favorite brand

I've tested hundreds of beauty products thanks to my job writing about them, and Charlotte Tilbury's brand ranks high on my list. The brand's Pillow Talk lipstick is universally flattering and can always be found in my handbag. The brand somewhat recently released a charcoal-based cleanser, and I knew I had to put it to the test against the version from Bioré.

At first glance, Bioré and Charlotte Tilbury's version (which comes in a set with another cleanser for $46 total) appeared virtually the same, both claim to draw out impurities from clogged pores. They even have the same color, texture, and easy application. But when I put them to the test, it became clear that in this case, expensive didn't mean better.

Considering that the Charlotte Tilbury cleanser is more than triple the price, it seems obvious to me that Bioré's cleanser provides a better value.

Bioré Houtskool Anti-Puistjes Cleanser 200 ml

Bioré Anti-Puistjes Cleanser met Houtskool en Salicylzuur voor dagelijkse gebruik zorgt voor een diepe reiniging, zuivert poriën en neemt vuil op om het ontstaan van puistjes te voorkomen. Deze cleanser bevat 1% salicylzuur, ook wel bekend als BHA (beta hydroxy acid), die helpt om puistjes en mee-eters te verminderen door het exfoliëren van de huid en houdt de poriën schoon.

Deze Anti-Puistjes cleanser met 3-in-1 voordeel:

• Verwijdert puistjes
• Verwijdert overtollig olie
• Verbetert de huidtextuur

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I often describe this $6 Bioré cleanser as a 'plunger for your face' — it uses activated charcoal to clear the grime from my pores

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• I've been using Bioré's $6 Charcoal Cleanser since middle school and I still swear by it as a 27-year-old.
• It uses activated charcoal to bind to the grime in your pores and on the surface of your skin and it lifts those impurities away as you rinse.
• I compared it to a fan-favorite luxury charcoal face wash by Charlotte Tilbury, and still preferred the one from Bioré.

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The Bioré Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser was put on my radar sometime in my middle school days when I was a pimple-prone teen. Now, at 27 years old, I'm just as committed to using it as I was back then.

I often describe this cleanser as a "plunger for your face," and I mean that quite literally: It gets deep into my pores to remove the dirt and grime from my skin thanks to the activated charcoal and salicylic acid.

According to board-certified dermatologist Dr. Hadley King, activated charcoal is more than just a trendy gimmick. "Doctors use activated charcoal to remove toxins from people who have an acute overdose — so the thinking is that if activated charcoal can attract toxins in the stomach, it may do the same for the skin." Patricia Giles, aesthetician and beauty director at SKINNEY Medspa, explained to me that activated charcoal has powerful absorption and anti-inflammatory properties, noting that it acts as "a deep pore cleanser and detoxifier as it binds to dirt, toxins, and dead skin cells" when used in skincare.

Bioré Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser

We put Bioré’s Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser to the test after receiving a complimentary sample from the brand. Keep reading for our full product review.

With Bioré being such a mainstay in my skincare routine during adolescence, I was excited when I was asked to revisit the line and try their Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser. I’m always game to try a new cleanser and this one promises to unclog your pores. Did it deliver? Find out ahead.

Best for: Oily skin

Uses: Cleansing

Active Ingredients: Charcoal

Price: $6

About the Brand: Known for its pore strips, Bioré creates a wide assortment of products that address your top skincare concerns.

Biore Pore Unclogging Scrub Review

Biore Pore Unclogging Scrub ($6.99) is an anti-acne facial scrub that utilizes salicylic acid while exfoliating with microbeads to help slough away dead skin cells. This product is alcohol-free (alcohol is a huge no-no in skin products!), which is always a big plus when considering an exfoliant and regular skin product. It does have menthol in it, which gives the product its tingling sensation when used. I find I keep this in my shower caddy and reach for it occasionally. It does tickle my nose a bit, because of the menthol, but I know I’m a bit overly sensitive when it comes to that kind of thing. The microbeads are incredibly gentle, and I feel like this is a good abrasiveness level for an everyday or every other day scrub.

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