Everyone is obsessed with activated charcoal right now — and rightfully so. The detoxifying ingredient purges pores with an almost magnetic-like effect, cleansing skin of dirt, oil, and grime. It's also got another hero ingredient, glycolic acid (yes, that's the stuff found in facial peels), to help even skin tone and texture. Glycolic acid, a specific type of alpha hydroxy acid that's derived from sugarcane, actually dissolves gunk between skin cells, while — reminder — the activated charcoal purges them. The combination of the two works wonders, leaving your face far fresher after just one use.