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Porefectly Clear

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A light gel exfoliant with 2% Salicylic Acid (aka BHA) and Sarcosine to unclog pores and improve combination skin-related problems such as blackheads & oiliness.

30 ml

Skin type: combination, oily skin

Skin concern: blackheads, enlarged pores, oiliness

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description

Salicylic Acid is a well-known oil-soluble acid that is the gold standard in treating blackheads and enlarged pores. This exfoliating superstar can unclog pores and balance blackhead-prone, oily skin by working inside the pores to clear out dead skin cells that clog them. Sarcosine joins forces with BHA to further improve combination skin-related problems such as excess oil production.

3.5-3.9

Salicylic Acid

Sarcosine
Allantoin

Who is it for?

We recommend Porefectly Clear for combination and oily skin types struggling with blackheads, too much oil production and enlarged pores.

Skin Type

combination-oily skin

Skin Problem

blackheads, enlarged pores, oiliness

Texture

thin gel consistency

how to use it?

Apply a few drops to the face before other serums and creams. Use once a day or every other day in the AM or PM.
Shelf life: 2 years from production (unopened), 8 months PAO (period after opening)

Ingredients & Research

key ingredients:

Salicylic Acid aka BHA (2%): An oil-soluble exfoliating superstar that can unclog pores and balance blackhead-prone, oily skin. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory properties.

Sarcosine: An amino-acid derived ingredient that works as a so called 5α-reductase inhibitor helping to normalize oil-production and pore size.

Allantoin: A classic skincare ingredient known for its skin soothing and skin protecting abilities.

full inci list:

Aqua (Water), Pentylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Salicylic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Sarcosine, Allantoin, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA

research:

Leslie Baumann, MD, Cosmeceuticals and Cosmetic Ingredients, 1st edition, Salicylic Acid, p301

Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery, 10/2008; 27(3):170-6., Effective Over-the-Counter Acne Treatments

Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2010; 3: 135–142., Applications of hydroxy acids: classification, mechanisms, and photoactivity

Nam, Gaewon. "Stratum Corneum Exfoliation Effect with Hydroxy Acid according pH." Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea 42.4 (2016): 413-420.

Bashir, S. J., et al. "Cutaneous bioassay of salicylic acid as a keratolytic." International journal of pharmaceutics 292.1-2 (2005): 187-194.

Kornhauser, Andrija, et al. "The effects of topically applied glycolic acid and salicylic acid on ultraviolet radiation-induced erythema, DNA damage and sunburn cell formation in human skin." Journal of dermatological science 55.1 (2009): 10-17.

Value for money!!!

Amazing serum! I use it on my nose and makes my pores disappear.

Not that effective !

This has a great gel texture that absorbs into the skin quickly and doesn't dry it out. It is also non-irritating (most G&G products are soothing). I won't be buying it again as it doesn't compare to PC 2% BHA liquid exfoliant in terms of efficacy. This needs a lower PH and much more penetration enhancers to be effective. I had high hopes but i'm disappointed. I hope it gets reformulated. Good texture (cosmetic elegance) is worthless when products don't work.

Wonderful product

Light, non-sticky serum that just absorbs nicely and it does what it says! I have been purchasing it for quite some time now and will continue doing so. My skin is clear but oily and this serum keeps it clear by removing all the dead skin cells which, as a result, leaves skin smoothe and ready for other Georgeous products :)

Works great and is gentle enough for my sensitive skin. I’ve used prescription brands that are great for fighting breakouts but they are too strong and really mess up my moisture barrier. My skin doesn’t like many products anymore but so far that is wonderful.

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