cleansers for pores

Sephora customers often prefer the following products when searching for cleansers for pores.

The skin on your face is the thinnest and most sensitive of all your body parts, so it's no surprise that it's also the most likely to suffer from blemishes, breakouts, and other skin issues. Fortunately, there are a variety of products designed to help you deal with these problems. One such option is cleansers, which can be used in place of or in addition to soap and water to remove makeup, impurities, and excess oil from your face. Here are some of our favorites.

$19.00

I've been looking for something to clean my skin and reduce pores and this is a winner. It has significantly reduced my pores. ...In addition to the amazing peachy scent, this cleanser is perfect for reducing pores and keeping my skin looking fresh. ...Great pore reducer

What it is: A cleansing gel that gently exfoliates, decongests pores, removes makeup, and washes away bacteria with the power of hydroxy acids.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Acne and blemishes, Oiliness

Formulation: Heavy Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Willow Bark Extract: Gently exfoliates and clears pores (contains salicylic acid).
- Farnesol: Helps prevent breakouts by preventing the growth of bacteria on the skin.
- Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract: Works to reduce and refine pores by balancing oil production.

$40.50

good night cleanser !!...i wouldn’t recommend as a morning and night cleanser, i only use this at night. i use origins frothy face wash during the day because it’s lighter. this helps clear my pores and makes them perfect for the next day without stripping the skin. it’s a little more harsh than the usual cleanser which is why i don’t use this morning and night, but it’s such an amazing product! ...Of all the Origins skincare products I own, this is my least favorite, especially cleansers. Nothing special but a decent product for a simple and fast wash in the morning.

What it is: A gel-to-foam cleanser that washes away pore-clogging oil, pollution, and makeup—for a comfortably clean complexion with noticeably less-visible pores.

Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid 1%: Gently exfoliates surface-skin cells, unclogging and visibly purifying pores.
- Bamboo Charcoal: A microfine powder capable of absorbing 100 times its weight in impurities.

What Else You Need to Know: Clean pores with just one wash and reduce their visibility in as little as one week with this sulfate-free cleanser.

$40.00

"Glowing Skin Guarantee: Biossance's Pore-Minimizi...I absolutely adore the Biossance Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle Pore-Minimizing Cleanser! This product has truly won me over with its remarkable qualities. ...This cleanser did not irritate my eyes, and my pores are so much cleaner since using this.

What it is: A gentle, non-stripping, foaming gel cleanser that thoroughly removes pore-clogging makeup, dirt, and pollution.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dryness, and Dullness


Formulation: Lightweight Gel


Highlighted Ingredients:
- Amino Acid: Breaks down impurities to eliminate pore-clogging dirt, debris, and makeup.

- Aloe Vera Leaf Juice: Mega-hydrator calms, soothes, and quenches for healthy, glowing skin.

- Moringa: Removes the remnants of pore-clogging environmental pollution.

CLINIQUECharcoal Face Wash

ITEM: 1734649

Size: 6.7 oz/ 200 mL

27 Reviews

$40.50

His pores are just getting smaller and smaller & for an amazing price! ...I got this cleanser for both my husband and myself. we both noticed some purging in the first month.

What it is:
A detoxifying charcoal gel wash for men that delivers a deep-pore clean.

What it is formulated to do:
Charcoal Face Wash contains natural charcoal to draw out the dirt and excess oil that can clog pores. The soothing, non-drying lather gently foams away impurities, detoxifies, and purifies—leaving all skin types feeling fresh and comfortable.

What else you need to know:
This product is allergy tested and 100 percent fragrance-free.

innisfreeVolcanic BHA Pore Cleansing Foam

ITEM: 2740579

Size: 5.07 oz / 150 ml

110 Reviews

$19.00

I love this cleanser!! I’ve been using this at night, with the pore Toner and I’ve definitely noticed smaller pores and less oil. ...It is good for oily skin because it dries a lot after washing your face. For the pore cleaning effect, I did not notice a change maybe because I have little pores.

What it is: A pore-clearing, powerful cleansing foam with volcanic clusters and salicylic acid to lightly exfoliate while absorbing excess oils.


Skin Type: Combination and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Pores, Uneven Texture, and Oiliness


Formulation: Lightweight Liquid


Highlighted Ingredients:
- Volcanic Clusters: Absorb excess sebum.

- AHAs (Lactic and Glycolic Acids): Exfoliate dead skin cells and visibly minimize pores.

- BHA (Salicylic Acid): Breaks down impurities.

$16.50

I used to have a lot of textured skin and this cleanser really helped reducing it. My skin is so soft, super in love with creamy foam cleansers. ...Great Cleanser...This is a great affordable foaming cleanser for my combination skin. Smells nice and not as drying as some 2% SA cleansers that I’ve tried.

What it is: A visibly clarifying cleansing foam with salicylic acid and Bija seed oil that breaks down visible impurities for a thorough cleanse.


Skin Type: Combination and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Pores and Uneven Texture


Formulation: Lightweight Liquid


Highlighted Ingredients:
- Bija Seed Oil: Addresses imperfections and soothes.

- Willow Bark Extract and Salicylic Acid: Exfoliate dead skin cells.

- Castor Seed Oil and Cocoa Extract: Replenish moisture.


Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing

CLINIQUEOil Control Face Wash

ITEM: 1580778

Size: 6.7 oz/ 200 mL

18 Reviews

$38.00

✨ The only cleanser my boyfriend will use cleared up all his acne ✨...I've been using this every other day switching with the other Clinique oily skin cleansers and I'm very happy with the results. Helping a great deal with the afternoon "oilies" as I call them.

What it is:
An oil-control formula that deeply cleanses normal to oily skin and removes excess shine.

What it is formulated to do:
This is the ideal pre-shave wash for those with normal to oily skin. The deep-cleansing lather leaves skin soft and supple for the most comfortable shave possible while removing excess sebum and shine. Skin feels fresh and smooth, never tight or dry.

$33.00

What it is: A fragrance-free, PEG-free makeup removing cleansing balm that melts away stubborn eye and long-wear makeup.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Dullness, and Uneven Texture

Formulation: Balm

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Sunflower Oil: Melts away makeup without stripping or drying.
- Moringa Extract: Remove pollutants, cleansing and refreshing skin.
- Papaya Enzyme: Gently exfoliates and cleanses pores for a fresh-looking complexion.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable pa

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