Courtesy of Getty ImagesIf a certain Heated Rivalry star hates pores, so do we! No other beauty market in the world treats congested skin and clogged pores quite like Korean beauty. That’s why we trust them to take care of our poor skin, remove blackheads, and leave our skin hydrated and looking like glass.
- Best Mask to Remove Blackheads: Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Refreshing Pore Beauty Mask
- Best Cleanser to Unclog Pores: SOME BY MI Bye Bye Blackhead 30 Days Miracle Green Tea Tox Bubble Cleanser
- Best Peel to Remove Blackheads: ma:nyo Galactomy Enzyme Peeling Gel
- Best Nose Strips to Remove Blackheads: Holika Holika Pig-Clear Blackhead 3 Step Kit
Pores are hair follicles or tiny openings in our skin. They get clogged when an excess of dead skin cells, oil, sebum, or dirt is trapped underneath them, becoming a blackhead. While anyone could get clogged pores, people with oily or combination skin have them more often. Unfortunately, you can’t really do anything about the size of your pores—they vary depending on genetics. But you can minimize their appearance, keeping them clean and balanced.
But why does it seem like K-Beauty has mastered treating pores and blackheads? The truth is that Korean skincare products are all about getting that “glass skin” (or a poreless look) by focusing on balancing the skin. Many of these products treat the “soobooji” type of skin, where someone is oily and dehydrated at the same time.
While in the West, skincare tends to focus on either dry or oily skin, with almost nothing in between. So, if you want to treat your pores kindly and get rid of those blackheads, keep scrolling to shop the best K-Beauty products reviewers simply swear by!
Best Korean Skincare Products to Unclog Pores & Remove Blackheads
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Quick Clay Stick Mask
Formulated with five types of clay and fine red bean powder, this mask in a convenient stick form promises to minimize the appearance of pores and absorb excess oils without making any mess. “It literally got rid of my pores,” wrote a reviewer. “It was really easy to use, just apply on your pores and wash off in 3-5 minutes.”
Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Refreshing Pore Beauty Mask
This soft mud mask is infused with haenam red bean extract and kaolin to soften dead skin cells, purify pores, absorb oil, and moisturize. “After rinsing, my pores look more refined, and my skin feels soft and balanced,” wrote a reviewer.
Medicube Zero Pore Blackhead Mud Facial Mask
This mud mask by celeb-favorite brand, Medicube, is formulated with AHA, BHA, PHA, bentonite, Canadian colloidal clay, and kaolin to exfoliate and unclog your pores. “The mask is so quick and easy, and it made a huge difference after only one application,” wrote a reviewer.
SOME BY MI Bye Bye Blackhead 30 Days Miracle Green Tea Tox Bubble Cleanser
This isn’t your ordinary cleanser! This bubble cleanser is infused with natural BHA foam and 16 tea ingredients like green tea, centella, bamboo tea, and pine needles to remove blackheads. A reviewer said: “All of the ugly open blackheads actually disappear and the face feels so clean!”
Holika Holika Pig-Clear Blackhead 3 Step Kit
Looking for a quick pore solution? We’re no strangers to blackhead nose strips, but these K-Beauty ones feature a three-step routine that opens your pores, removes deep blackheads, and minimizes pores. “Easy to use, and the result is noticeable,” a reviewer said. “The skin looks smoother and softer.”
CosRx BHA Blackhead Power Liquid
This powerful treatment is formulated with 4% BHA (Betaine Salicylate) to minimize pores and remove dead skin cells. “I used to have blackheads like crazy. Now, I use this stuff, and my skin looks awesome. It’s seriously one of my favorite skin-care products of all time,” a reviewer said.
Benton Pore Clear Brush
This antibacterial silicone-bristle brush cleanses dead skin cells, sebum, and pores to leave your skin smooth and refreshed. “Cleared my skin right away. The many tiny bristles are soft and not harsh on the skin,” a reviewer said.
ma:nyo Galactomy Enzyme Peeling Gel
Inspired by a traditional Korean scrubbing ritual, this peeling gel promises to gently melt away dead skin cells and blackheads with its formula of galactomyces enzyme complex from white rice, hyaluronic acid, and amino acid.
Hero Cosmetics Pore Release Blackhead Clearing Solution
Infused with 2% salicylic acid (alongside AHA, BHA, PHA exfoliants, aloe, and lotus water), this blackhead-clearing solution actively prevents new blackheads from forming while clearing out pores and being gentle on the skin.
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