Review: LUKE Charcoal Nose Cleansing Strip

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I received a sample of LUKE Charcoal Nose Cleansing Strip with my latest Jolse order. I like ordering from Jolse because they always provide interesting free samples to try. I've never heard of this brand so I decided to share my experience!

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Charcoal Nose Cleansing Strip Review

LUKE Charcoal Nose Cleansing Strip Review

INFO SHEET

Brand:  LUKE
Product: Charcoal Nose Cleansing Strip
Scent: Black Sesame
Price:  $4.00 per box (10 strips)
Where to Buy:  Amazon, Jolse

I use nose strips about once a month just to clear it out a little bit. It's not really good for your skin to use these regularly, but my nose seems to tolerate once per month pretty well. LUKE Charcoal Nose Cleansing Strip boasts that it will help clear sebum as well as tighten pores. Pretty much what every other nose cleansing strip aims to do, but does this one perform better than the others? Let's find out!

Just the standard nose strip packaging.

The Charcoal Powder makes the strip look black.

It's just a simple nose strip. I don't know what else to say - we've seen them all before, but this one is black and smells kind of pleasant like black sesame.

INGREDIENTS

The ingredients list for the LUKE Charcoal Nose Cleansing Strip is a bit long; not unlike the TONYMOLY Tako Pore One Shot Nose Pack which yielded mediocre results (full review here). It just needs to clear out my pores so I can wash my face after and do my regular skincare routine. I'm not expecting much more than that, so perhaps simplicity is key.

Charcoal Powder, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Vinyl Caprolactam/VP/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Water, Silica, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxide, Fragrance, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol

Notable Ingredients:

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract - aka Green Tea Extract. An antioxidant that calms the skin with it's anti-irritant properties. Said to improve the overall appearance of sun-damaged skin.
Tocopheryl Acetate - This antioxidant is a form of Vitamin E with skin conditioning benefits.
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate - Derived from licorice, this anti-inflammatory that is said to aid in evening out skin tone.
Allantoin - Conditions and soothes the skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract - Derived from the aloe vera plant, this antioxidant helps soothe the skin.

There are other interesting ingredients in this formulation such as Titanium Dioxide and Iron Oxide which can be beneficial when used in sunscreen, however for this application I do not see the benefit outside of being a thickening agent.

COSDNA ALERTS

Butylene Glycol - 1 out of 5 (Acne)

This seems to be a reoccuring ingredient in certain nose strips. Butylene Glycol does help boost skin penetration for the ingredients in the formulation, but another side effect is that it can also cause break outs. In addition to this, the LUKE Charcoal Nose Cleansing Strip contains fragrance which may be irritating to some.

BEFORE AND AFTER

Here's a Ren & Stimpy close-up of my nose!

Fail.

The instructions for the LUKE Charcoal Nose Cleansing Strip is a little unique, because instead of applying the strip to a damp nose, you're supposed to spray the strip two to three times before peeling it off the sheet and applying. You have to be careful here, because if you spray too much it will just stick to the plastic.

I sprayed the product three times and placed it on my clean nose. I immediately noticed how sticky this strip was compared to others. As a matter of fact, gummy charcoal seeped through the strip and got all over my fingers. I waited 20 minutes for the strip to dry before peeling it off. It seemed to hurt a lot less than other strips; probably due to the skin soothing ingredients such as Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract. Sadly, the nose strip did absolutely nothing. It didn't even take one bit of sebum despite my nose being full of them today.

FINAL THOUGHTS

I will most certainly not purchase LUKE Charcoal Nose Cleansing Strips and I'm glad I received it as a free sample through Jolse. I'm always thankful that Jolse includes interesting samples with every order, but this one was a flop for me. I'm tempted to use a Pacifica Cosmic Vanish Pore Strip (full review here) after using this one, but it would be stressful on the skin to use two strips in one day; so I'll just have to wait.

STORE	PRICE	OFFERS
Amazon	$19.80 (30 Strips)	Free Shipping
Jolse	$3.81 (10 Strips)	Free Shipping Orders $30+, Free Gift with Every Order

I always feel bad writing a negative review, but I want to share my experience. Even though this product is affordable, I think it's better to save the money.

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Misakino

This blog was started to help other fellow NC37s on their quest to finding the perfect BB cushion. Being a big fan of K-Beauty, it is very difficult to find cushions darker than shade 23. It can be quite the gamble ordering makeup from overseas without an inkling of what that may look like, or even if it is beneficial for certain skin types. I am willing to buy these products, swatch, and test them in order to help others make an informed decision.