SheaMoisture African Black Soap Clarifying Facial Wash & Scrub - 4 oz: Paraben-Free, Sulfate-Free, Acne-Prone Skin
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4.3 out of 5 stars with 408 reviews
effectiveness: 3.75 out of 5
quality: 3.5 out of 5
value: 4 out of 5
50% would recommend
6 recommendations
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
11 December, 2025Verified purchase
Great Product For Men
Great gentle exfoliating scrub. Definitely a must have after a close shave.
5 out of 5 stars
15 September, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Great soap with less environmental footprint
You will benefit from the natural ingredients in this soap. It’s great on my face, the soap is natural and real and I love the way my skin feels even if it’s dry from the sun or the cold. Great value for the price! Highly recommend you purchase these. Excellent quality!
5 out of 5 stars
18 August, 2025
originally posted on sheamoisture.com

Saved My Face
Grew up with severe cystic and hormonal acne, and not only did this practically make it vanish, it helped reverse a lot of the damage acne left behind. I adore this product beyond words. Its gentle yet super effective. I use it in the shower, let it sit for 5 minutes, wash off, and put on some hyaluronic acid face cream afterwards and my skin feels clean and clear for days. Its just my holy grail of an item and I literally recommend it to everyone under the sun.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
6 July, 2025
Works!
The trick is massage on dry face with dry fingers then rinse off with warm water. Leaves skin clean and soft. It exfoliates well 🙂. I tried applying to damp face as instructed but I felt it was too watery, then I found it works much better without water.
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
18 May, 2025Verified purchase
A good basic cleanser, but microbeads have got to go
I’ve been using this cleanser for months as it’s been the only thing that has worked for me without intense actives in it. Although I like it, the microbeads are SO annoying! They get everywhere (my eyes, nose, hair, etc.) and it is a chore to get them off. If SheaMoisture could release a version WITHOUT those stupid beads, it would be top tier.
1 reply from SheaMoisture team - 11 months ago
Thanks for reaching out - while we're happy to hear you like the performance of our African Black Soap Clarifying Facial Wash & Scrub, we're sorry to hear you're not a fan of the microbeads. We appreciate you taking the time to share your ideas for a brand you enjoy so much. While we always love hearing from you, it’s our Unilever North America policy that we aren’t able to consider product or marketing ideas, no matter how thoughtful. Please reach back out if there's anything else we can do for you!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
23 March, 2025Verified purchase
Ugh plastic microbeads
The soap leaves a waxy residue on my face after using it. The micro beads stick in my eyelashes and get in my eyes. Love Shea Moisture but this product is lower quality than others I have used by the same brand.
1 reply from SheaMoisture team - 1 year ago
We’re sorry to hear that our African Black Soap Facial Wash & Scrub leaves residues on our skin, the quality of our products is important to us. We’d like to gather more details about the product and your experience. Please email support@sheamoisture.com with the ref id: 50578401.
5 out of 5 stars
2 February, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

🥰Clarify Your Skin & Renew Your Youth🥰
💕💕💕"The African Black Soap Facial Wash & Scrub is everything I’ve been looking for in a skincare product! It cleanses my skin thoroughly while gently exfoliating, leaving it feeling soft and refreshed. After using it consistently, my skin has looked clearer and more even-toned. It’s great for fighting breakouts without irritating my skin, and it has this natural, calming scent that I absolutely love. I also appreciate how it’s made with all-natural ingredients—my skin feels nourished and balanced after every use. This has definitely earned a permanent spot in my routine!" 😊💕💕💕💕 😎💕 "I can't get enough of the African Black Soap Facial Wash & Scrub! It’s so gentle but effective—my skin feels clean, soft, and rejuvenated after every use. It’s perfect for my combination skin, and it’s helped reduce the number of breakouts I was having. The exfoliating beads are fine enough that they don't feel harsh, but they still do a great job of sloughing off dead skin. Plus, it has a natural, earthy scent that’s both refreshing and calming. This is definitely one of my new holy grail skincare products!" 💕💕💕💕 💕"I've been using the African Black Soap Facial Wash & Scrub for a few weeks now, and I’m in love! It’s the perfect combination of cleanser and exfoliator, leaving my skin feeling super clean without any dryness. It’s been a game-changer for my acne-prone skin, helping to clear up blemishes and reduce redness. The gentle scrub is ideal for everyday use, and the natural ingredients really make a difference. My skin feels nourished, refreshed, and healthier—definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a natural, effective skincare product!" 🧼🧴😊❤💞
4 out of 5 stars
30 June, 2024
originally posted on influenster.com

Shea Moisture Never Disappoints Me
I add this to my face routine twice a week. I had these little white bumps under my eyes and its really pulled those out of my face. Leaves your face soft and free from blemishes.
1 out of 5 stars
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1 June, 2024Verified purchase
Gross waxy feeling after washing it off
Left my skin feeling waxy or with product buildup
1 reply from SheaMoisture team - 2 years ago
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by our African Black Soap Clarifying Facial Wash & Scrub. Your satisfaction is our priority. Please reach out to our Consumer Services team at support@sheamoisture.com with your contact details and the ref ID: 47590307 so we can address your concerns promptly.
5 out of 5 stars
26 May, 2024
originally posted on sheamoisture.com

Love this stuff!!
This stuff works so well and fast. It has always been great for me and my family. 10/10
5 out of 5 stars
26 April, 2024
originally posted on sheamoisture.com

Best face wash I’ve ever used
Took away all my acne and acne scars and made my face nice and smooth
5 out of 5 stars
16 March, 2024
originally posted on sheamoisture.com

Awesome !!
This face wash is amazing. I’ve always had a problem being consistent with these things but, I use this face wash every night. It’s been about four weeks now and my face has cleared up a lot. The dark spots on my cheeks have faded and my face is getting clearer each day. It’s not too water or too thick but, just right. I will forever use this product.
1 out of 5 stars
21 November, 2023
originally posted on sheamoisture.com

Microbeads stuck in my pores
I started using this product a few days ago and started breaking out, i brushed it off as the product not agreeing with my skin then i took a closer look and saw the microbeads IN my pimples. I popped a pimple and a microbead came out. breakouts everywhere. Ive never had this problem with a scrub before. Really disappointed i usually love sheamoisture products. Maybe a natural exfoliant, ground walnut shells, sugar, anything really besides plastic microbeads. terrible for the enviroment and terrible for your skin.
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
27 August, 2023
Another price increase and decrease in quality
Price went up $3 and quality isn’t the same.
1 reply from SheaMoisture team - 3 years ago
Hello, we're sorry you felt the quality of our Facial wash & Scrub decreased in quality! We'd like to ask you a few questions about this. Please reach out to us at consumer.services@unilever.com directly, with ref ID: 44902323. We'll keep an eye out for your email!
5 out of 5 stars
31 July, 2023
originally posted on sheamoisture.com

I won’t use anything other than this!
I have extreme sensitive skin. Everything breaks me out. But this right here is the best face wash scrub I have ever used in my life! I recommend this to everyone!!!
5 out of 5 stars
1 July, 2023
originally posted on influenster.com

Loved it
Loved using it to wash my face. It felt grainy but wasn’t too rough and it was easy to apply and wash off my face. I used it at night, great to use after getting makeup off
2 out of 5 stars
10 June, 2023
originally posted on sheamoisture.com

Change is disappointing
Started using this product 6 months ago and was extremely pleased. I enjoyed the product so much that I recommended the product to my family members., After running low I purchased additional bottles. What a change in 6 months!!! As commented by another customer, the product no longer has a thick consistency but poured out in my hand like water. The smell of the black Jamaican soap, the beads, and tea tree oil are no longer present in the product. Please return to the original formula, which consisted of the natural and quality ingredients listed on the packaging but not in the container.
1 reply from Consumer Services team - 3 years ago
We're sad to hear this product didn't meet your expectations! We'd like to ask some questions about your experience so we can share your feedback with our team - please reach out to us directly at support@sheamoisture.com, and use ref ID: 44089172. We hope to hear from you soon!
5 out of 5 stars
19 April, 2023
originally posted on influenster.com

Love this!
I love this product. Feels great on the skin, and gently exfoliates without causing redness. Has a nice smell to it that isn’t overpowering. Would recommend.
5 out of 5 stars
30 March, 2023
originally posted on sheamoisture.com

Perfect Texture and Was Effective
I use alot of other shea moisture products and decided to try this one as well and was impressed.
3 out of 5 stars
23 March, 2023
originally posted on influenster.com

Nice
This seems to be a nice product for those who want to use more natural facial products. I have combination skin. It worked okay for my skin, but my skin requires more clinical-strength products to stay in order. I’d recommend for someone who has very minimal skin issues.