Kanebo Suisai Beauty Clear Black Powder Wash - enzyme cleansing powder with charcoal and clay, 0.4 g capsules

Kanebo Suisai Beauty Clear Black Powder Wash

Kanebo Suisai Beauty Clear Black Powder Wash is an enzyme facial cleansing powder in single-use capsules of 0.4 g, 32 per pack. The front of the pack targets three specific concerns: oily shine, a sticky feel and keratin plugs. Two cleansing ingredients set this version apart from the rest of the line — charcoal and Moroccan lava clay. The formula contains no added fragrance.

Key ingredients

Charcoal and Moroccan lava clay

The pack describes both explicitly as cleansing ingredients, not care ingredients. Charcoal has a highly developed surface that binds particles of dirt and grease; Moroccan lava clay absorbs excess sebum. Together they lift deposits from pore openings.

Two enzymes and amino-acid cleansers

The core shared by the whole Beauty Clear line: protease breaks down protein soil — dead skin cells and the protein part of keratin plugs — while lipase breaks down sebum. The cleansing layer is built on amino-acid surfactants, chiefly Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate and Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate. This is biochemical exfoliation, without abrasive particles.

Care ingredients in the formula

The full ingredient list also includes Silk, Ethyl Glucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate and Lactic Acid. The black colour comes from charcoal and Iron Oxide. The formula contains a preservative — Methylparaben — and the antioxidant BHT.

Benefits

How the powder works

The fine black powder activates only on contact with water and turns into a dense foam. The foam lifts impurities from deep in the pores, absorbs excess sebum and dissolves old surface cells, then rinses away without leaving a film.

Key features

• Enzyme formula — two enzymes break down protein soil and sebum
• Charcoal and Moroccan lava clay — the cleansing ingredients unique to the Black version
• Single-use capsules — factory-measured 0.4 g portions, 32 per pack
• No added fragrance — the pack carries a „fragrance free” marking
• Made in Japan — as stated on the pack

How it differs from a gel or a foam

Enzymes in water-based products lose activity while still in the container. A powder keeps them dry and activates them only at the moment of lathering, and the individually sealed capsule cuts the contents off from moisture between one wash and the next.

How to use

As printed on the pack: empty one capsule into the palm and lather thoroughly with a small amount of water or lukewarm water until a dense foam forms; wash the face with the foam. Open the capsule from either of the two sealed ends. The manufacturer does not state a recommended frequency on the pack.

Who it is for

The Black version is aimed at people troubled by oily shine, a sticky feel and visible keratin plugs — that is exactly how the front of the pack is worded. It suits oily and combination skin with enlarged pores and a dull, uneven texture.

Warnings

Not a food product. Do not use on damaged skin, swelling or eczema; check the condition of the skin before use. Avoid contact with the eyes; if the product enters an eye, rinse thoroughly and consult an ophthalmologist if discomfort persists. If any abnormality occurs, discontinue use and consult a dermatologist. Keep out of reach of children and of people with cognitive impairment, because of the risk of swallowing. Wash any product that reaches clothing out immediately with detergent.