Purifying Facial Cleanser

What is this facial cleanser used for?

It is a purifying cleanser with vegetable charcoal that gently cleanses the face, removing all traces of make-up, smog residue, toxins, excess sebum, and impurities that settle on the skin throughout the day. It absorbs impurities like a magnet, helps restore the skin's proper hydro-lipid balance, and leaves the skin clean, soft, hydrated, and purified without drying it out.

How is it used correctly?

1. Prepare your face: dampen your face with warm or lukewarm water to slightly open pores and prepare the skin for cleansing.
2. Apply the product: take a small amount of Black Cleanser (about a hazelnut size) and apply it to your damp face.
3. Spread: use your fingers to distribute the product evenly all over your face, avoiding the delicate eye area.
4. Massage: perform gentle circular movements with your fingertips for 1-2 minutes, allowing the cleanser to penetrate deeply, act effectively, and stimulate microcirculation.
5. Rinse: rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water, making sure to completely remove all product.
6. Complete your routine: gently pat dry with a clean towel and immediately apply a serum (e.g., Venom Bull) and/or a face cream (e.g., Filler Bull) to hydrate and protect.

How often can I use it?

You can use it daily, morning and evening:

• Morning: removes sebum and impurities accumulated overnight, preparing the skin for day cream
• Evening: removes make-up, smog, toxins, and residue accumulated during the day, preparing the skin for night treatments

For very sensitive skin, start with one application per day (in the evening) and gradually increase.

Is it suitable for all skin types?

Yes! It is formulated to be suitable for all skin types, especially:

• Oily and combination skin: absorbs excess sebum, purifies pores, and reduces shine
• Impure and acne-prone skin: removes impurities, toxins, and bacteria, helping to prevent pimples and blackheads
• Normal skin: maintains hydro-lipid balance and prevents impurities
• Sensitive skin: the formula is gentle and enriched with soothing ingredients (shea butter, avocado) that do not dry or irritate

What is the difference compared to a traditional cleanser?

Compared to traditional cleansers, Black Cleanser offers:

✅ Activated vegetable charcoal: absorbs toxins, smog, and impurities like a magnet

✅ White clay: purifies, absorbs excess sebum, and tightens pores

✅ Snail slime: regenerates, smooths, and reduces imperfections

✅ Nourishing butters and oils (shea, avocado, rice bran): hydrate while purifying, without drying

✅ Purifying extracts (cucumber, basil): astringent, exfoliating, and soothing action

What ingredients does it contain?

The formula is rich in natural purifying, nourishing, and regenerating ingredients:

Key ingredients:

• Vegetable Charcoal: powerful detoxifier that absorbs toxins, smog, excess sebum, and impurities from pores like a sponge
• White Clay (Kaolin): purifies, absorbs sebum, tightens pores, and smooths skin texture
• Snail Slime: rich in allantoin, glycolic acid, and collagen, regenerates, smooths, reduces scars and imperfections, stimulates cell renewal
• Shea Butter: nourishing and emollient, deeply hydrates and protects the skin barrier
• Avocado Butter: rich in fatty acids and vitamins, nourishes, softens, and makes skin elastic
• Rice Bran Oil: antioxidant (rich in vitamin E), hydrates, protects against free radicals, and provides softness
• Cucumber Extract: refreshing, astringent, soothing, and decongestant, reduces puffiness and redness
• Basil Extract: purifying, antibacterial, and natural exfoliant, helps fight pimples and blackheads

The formula is balanced to deeply purify without compromising the skin's natural hydration.

Does it remove make-up and sunscreen?

Yes! It effectively removes:

• Light and medium make-up (foundation, powder, BB cream)
• Non-waterproof sunscreen (SPF)
• Smog, dust, and environmental toxins
• Excess sebum and impurities

For waterproof or very heavy make-up, we recommend:

1. First use a specific make-up remover (oil or micellar water)
2. Follow with Black Cleanser for a deep and purifying cleanse

Does it really absorb excess sebum?

Absolutely yes! The combination of vegetable charcoal and white clay has exceptional absorbent power:

• Charcoal acts like a magnet, capturing sebum, toxins, and impurities from pores
• White clay absorbs excess oil, mattifies shiny skin, and tightens enlarged pores

Result: less shiny, more matte, and purified skin from the first use, with a visible reduction in sebum production with regular use.

Does it help reduce blackheads and pimples?

Yes! The formula has a powerful purifying and exfoliating action:

• Charcoal and clay: purify pores, removing impurities that cause blackheads
• Snail slime: regenerates skin, smooths scars, and reduces imperfections
• Basil extract: natural antibacterial, fights bacteria that cause acne
• Cucumber extract: astringent, tightens pores, and reduces swelling

With regular use (morning and evening for 2-4 weeks), you will see a visible reduction in blackheads, pimples, and imperfections, with smoother, more even, and purified skin.

Does it dry out or tighten the skin after washing?

No! Unlike many purifying cleansers that dry out the skin, Black Cleanser is enriched with nourishing butters and oils:

• Shea and avocado butter: deeply hydrate and protect the skin barrier
• Rice bran oil: seals in moisture and provides softness
• Cucumber extract: soothes and hydrates

Result: deeply clean but soft, hydrated, and comfortable skin, without a "tight" feeling or dryness.

Is the texture creamy, gel, or foamy?

It has a creamy, dense texture that, in contact with water, creates a rich and soft foam that envelops the skin, allowing for deep but gentle cleansing. The color is black/dark gray, typical of activated vegetable charcoal.

Does it rinse off easily?

Absolutely yes! It rinses off easily and completely with lukewarm water, without leaving any greasy, sticky, or oily residue. The skin feels clean, fresh, and soft immediately.

In what format is it sold?

100 ml tube with a practical and hygienic dispenser, perfect for daily use. The concentrated formula lasts a long time: one tube lasts approximately 2-3 months with morning and evening use.

Is it a natural and Made in Italy product?

Yes! It is formulated with high-quality natural ingredients (vegetable charcoal, white clay, organic butters, botanical extracts), produced in Italy according to the excellence standards of Italian cosmetics. It is cruelty-free (not tested on animals) and free from heavy silicones, parabens, or aggressive surfactants.

Can I use it if I have sensitive or reactive skin?

Yes! Despite its purifying action, the formula is gentle and enriched with soothing ingredients:

• Shea and avocado butter soothe and protect
• Cucumber extract decongests and reduces redness
• The creamy texture does not aggressive the skin barrier

However, if you have very sensitive or reactive skin, start with one application per day (in the evening) for the first 3-5 days, then gradually increase to morning and evening if the skin tolerates it well.

Can I use it if I have active acne?

Absolutely yes! It is particularly suitable for acne-prone skin:

• Purifies clogged pores
• Absorbs excess sebum
• Fights bacteria with basil extract
• Regenerates and smooths scars with snail slime
• Does not dry or irritate, thanks to nourishing butters

For optimal results, combine with a specific treatment (serum or cream) and use morning and evening consistently.

When is the best time to use it?

• Morning: removes nocturnal sebum and impurities, prepares the skin for day cream and make-up
• Evening: removes make-up, smog, toxins, and accumulated residue, prepares the skin for night treatments (serum, cream, oil)
• Post-workout: removes sweat, bacteria, and impurities after exercise

Can I combine it with other Bulligans products?

Absolutely yes! For a complete and professional skincare routine:

Basic routine (morning and evening):

1. Black Cleanser → cleanses and purifies
2. Venom Bull Serum → intensive targeted action (smoothing, plumping, anti-aging)
3. Filler Bull Cream → hydrates, protects, and seals

Advanced routine (1-2 times a week):

Add a purifying clay mask after cleansing for an extra deep-cleaning treatment

For dry skin, you can also add a face oil as the last step in the evening.

How long does it take to see results?

Results are visible immediately:

• Immediate: cleaner, softer, and less shiny skin after the first use
• After 1 week: visibly cleaner and tighter pores, fewer blackheads
• After 2-4 weeks: reduction of pimples and imperfections, smoother and more even texture, restored hydro-lipid balance

For optimal results, use consistently morning and evening and combine with a moisturizer suitable for your skin type.