Arcona Magic Black Ice Review

Arcona Magic Black Ice
Ingredients

Arcona Magic Black Ice Ingredients

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Full Ingredient List (INCI):

Propanediol, Sodium Bicarbonate, Magnesium Carbonate, Glyceryl Stearate, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Diatomaceous Earth, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Volcanic Sand, Mandelic Acid, Charcoal Powder, Polyglyceryl-6 Palmitate/Succinate, Montmorillonite, Water, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Fragrance
Review

Does Arcona Magic Black Ice Work?

 
Arcona Magic Black Ice is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.
 
However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredient Breakdown section below.
 
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Ingredient Breakdown

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
45
22
11
6
4
3
2
1.5
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Propanediol
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Sodium Bicarbonate
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Magnesium Carbonate
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Glyceryl Stearate
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Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
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Diatomaceous Earth
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Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
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Volcanic Sand
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Mandelic Acid
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Charcoal Powder
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Polyglyceryl-6 Palmitate/Succinate
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Montmorillonite
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Water
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Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil
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Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
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Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil
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Cetearyl Alcohol
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Fragrance
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Ingredients explained

Propanediol
Est. %45
Function
Origin
PropanediolAn excellent solvent capable of mixing water with normally water-insoluble ingredients. It also functions as a humectant due to its water-loving alcohol groups. Propanediol can control the viscosity of a product by reducing its thickness.
Sodium Bicarbonate
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Sodium BicarbonateA sodium salt that increases pH and removes dead skin cells.
Magnesium Carbonate
Est. %11
Function
Origin
Magnesium Carbonate
Glyceryl Stearate
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Glyceryl StearateAn emollient and emulsifier typically derived from vegetable sources through a chemical reaction with glycerin. It provides stability, texture, and consistency to formulations. Its main function is to allow oil and water to mix.
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed OilAn emollient and occlusive moisturizing oil derived from grape seeds that are leftover after juicing or wine production. It contains linoleic, oleic, palmitic, and stearic acids, squalene, as well as phytosterols and various antioxidant compounds.
Diatomaceous Earth
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Diatomaceous Earth
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil

A famous olive oil widely used in skincare as an emollient and occlusive moisturizer. It contains mainly unsaturated fatty acids, antioxidant flavonoids, and oleuropeins. Olive oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.

Volcanic Sand
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Volcanic Sand
Mandelic Acid
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Mandelic AcidDerived from almonds, this ingredient is one of the gentlest AHAs and is used for its exfoliating and antimicrobial properties. It is particularly beneficial for acne but also helps to treat post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Charcoal Powder
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Charcoal PowderA naturally occurring ingredient that is used as a colorant due to its rich black color. It can also be used as an abrasive to exfoliate the top layer of dead cells off the surface of the skin, as well as as an absorbent.
Polyglyceryl-6 Palmitate/Succinate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-6 Palmitate/Succinate
Montmorillonite
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
MontmorilloniteA natural smectite clay with many functions including the ability to thicken and create opaque products.
Water
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) OilAn essential oil distilled from peppermint leaves that is used as a fragrance and for its cooling effect on the skin. It contains up to 50% of menthol, which interacts with heat-sensitive nerve endings upon application to the skin, producing a cold sensation.
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil

A fragrant essential oil obtained from pomelo peels - sometimes mislabeled as grapefruit. The high limonene content is responsible for its citrusy scent. It may induce sun allergies in people sensitive to citrus fruits.

Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil

A fragrant essential oil extracted from lime peels that is mostly comprised of limonene, pinene, terpinene, and terpineol - which give off a sweet citrusy scent.

Cetearyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cetearyl AlcoholA blend of cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol, the fatty alcohols that are derived from palm oil. It helps to create emulsions that give off a soft and silky emollient feel and also increase product thickness.
Fragrance
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.