KORRES Pomegranate Pore Refining Cleansing Gel
Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, Salix alba bark extract + 1 moreWorks well
“The refreshing gel cleanser melts away pore-clogging impurities, helping to balance the look of breakout-prone skin.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
CleansingSodium coceth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine + 7 moreCleanses gently
“Pomegranate Pore Refining Cleansing Gel”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, decyl glucoside, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, disodium cocoyl glutamate, lauryl glucoside, peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, sodium coceth sulfate, sodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: decyl glucoside
ExfoliationSalicylic acid, Salix alba bark extract + 1 moreWorks well
“The formula is infused with a blend of pomegranate extract, willow bark extract and salicylic acid, working to gently exfoliate skin and decongest pores.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium coceth sulfate~11–14%
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~5.6–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineSodium lauryl glucose carboxylate~3.6–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylateLauryl glucoside~2.4–2.9%
Salix alba bark extract~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractSalicylic acid~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidPeg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~1.4–1.7%
Glycerin~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractDecyl glucoside~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideDisodium cocoamphodiacetate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoamphodiacetateDisodium cocoyl glutamate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoyl glutamateLactic acid~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidLevulinic acid~0.35–0.65%
Lonicera caprifolium flower extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera caprifolium flower extractLonicera japonica flower extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera japonica flower extractPunica granatum fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties
More about Punica granatum fruit extractSodium chloride~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium citrate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateSodium cocoyl glutamate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateSodium levulinate~0.2–0.35%
Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetatePhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.15%
Sorbic acid~0.05–0.15%
Parfum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Sodium coceth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate, Lauryl glucoside, Salix alba bark extract, Salicylic acid, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Glycerin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Decyl glucoside, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Disodium cocoyl glutamate, Lactic acid, Levulinic acid, Lonicera caprifolium flower extract, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Punica granatum fruit extract, Sodium chloride, Sodium citrate, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Sodium levulinate, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Sorbic acid, Parfum
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| KORRESPomegranate Pore Refining Cleansing GelYOUR PRODUCT | One Love OrganicsBotanical A Facial Cleanser | CeraVeGel Moussant Anti-Imperfections | OleHenriksenDaily D-Clog Pore-Clearing Salicylic Acid Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 81% | 81% | 79% |
| Price | — | $42.00 | — | $33.77 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 13 | 3 of 13 | 5 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract | Niacinamide | Betaine Salicylate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extractonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 2
- 3Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 5A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
- 6
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