Pore Normalizing Cleanser
Paulas Choice · 1: cleanse

Pore Normalizing Cleanser

A soothing gel cleanser with salicylic acid (BHA) that unclogs pores, removes oil, makeup and dirt and helps prevent breakouts and blackheads without irritation. Fragrance-free and suitable for all skin types, including sensitive.

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How to use

Use as the first step of your AM/PM routine. Wet face, apply a small amount to face and eye area with gentle circular motions, and rinse well.

Pros
  • 0.5% salicylic acid cleans pores without much dehydration, per the brand
  • Removes oil and dirt as a first cleansing step
  • Usable morning and night
Cons
  • Rinse-off contact time is short, so acid benefit is limited
  • Brand advises checking with a physician if you have a salicylate allergy
  • May feel drying on non-oily skin

Pros, cons and how-to-use notes are Derminology's own opinion and suggestions, based on ingredients we've matched to published clinical evidence and on the brand's directions. They are general information, not medical advice. Always follow the label, patch test new products, and ask a doctor or dermatologist if you have a skin condition, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or use prescription treatments.

Active Ingredients

The ingredients we've matched to real clinical evidence and used to score this product's efficacy below — not the full ingredient label.

Claims

✓ Non-comedogenic
✓ Dermatologist tested
✓ Safe for sensitive skin
✓ Hypoallergenic
✓ Fragrance free
? Paraben free (unknown)
? Oil free (unknown)

Efficacy readout

Blemishes
2.1/5
Aging
1.7/5
Irritation
1.4/5

Eczema and Rosacea scoring: Coming soon — most clinically-proven treatments for these are prescription-only and fall outside a consumer product database. Not shown on the chart above.

Colored = scored    Grey = not applicable to this product

✧ Also removes makeup (2.0/5)

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