Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips for acne-prone skin
Witch Hazel Extract
Polyquaternium-37
Silica
Peg-12 Dimethicone
Glycerin
Average
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
Works for acne-prone skin; other cleansing masks fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate pore cleansing for your combination, acne-prone skin as silica and polysilicone-13 physically draw out impurities, though this method carries a risk of indirect irritation and inflammation exacerbation.
- Witch hazel leaf extract and glycerin provide astringent and humectant benefits, respectively, helping to balance oiliness and hydration without causing dryness for your combination skin.
How to apply
- Use this cleansing mask during your PM weekly routine. Start 1x/week and increase if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this cleansing mask after using your pre-cleanser and cleanser , and before your hydrating toner.
- Spread an even layer of the cleansing mask over your face , avoiding any rubbing to protect your skin.
- Apply the cleansing mask to clean and dry skin to help clear up your blemishes effectively.
- Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.1Overall rating based on 13.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, these pore strips are frequently praised for their ability to effectively remove surface-level blackheads and debris, providing immediate visible results and leaving skin feeling smooth. Users find them easy to use, especially those with oily or blackhead-prone skin. Some users report that the strips do not offer a permanent solution for pore size or deep congestion, and a moderate number of users experience skin irritation or redness. Effectiveness can be inconsistent, with some users noting that not all blackheads are removed, and a low number of users find the contouring to be poor.
Highlights
Effective debris removal Mostly Mentioned
- “Gets the gunk out”
- “Removes deep-seated dirt”
- “Visibly clears pores”
Easy to use Often Mentioned
- “Minimal effort required”
- “Simple application process”
- “Quick 15-minute process”
Immediate results Often Mentioned
- “Satisfying to see results”
- “See results immediately”
- “Pores look empty”
Smooths skin texture Sometimes Noted
- “Leaves skin feeling clean”
- “Makes face look fresh”
- “Skin feels soft”
Inconsistent results Sometimes Noted
- “Doesn't get all blackheads”
- “Leaves many behind”
- “Didn't see any material”
Skin irritation Sometimes Noted
- “Nose was irritated”
- “Very painful to remove”
- “Adhesives make skin itchy”
Temporary results Sometimes Noted
- “Doesn't shrink pores”
- “Not a permanent fix”
- “Blackheads return quickly”
Poor contouring Rarely Noted
- “Doesn't contour to crevices”
- “Misses areas on nose”
- “Shape is not ideal”
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Questions and answers
How well do Bioré Deep Cleansing Pore Strips work for acne-prone skin?
Bioré Deep Cleansing Pore Strips work moderately well for acne-prone skin by physically drawing out impurities, but this method carries a risk of irritation and inflammation. While ingredients like witch hazel and glycerin help balance oil and hydration, an acne-prone skin type needs products with ingredients like salicylic acid and zinc oxide that control oil and fight blemishes safely without irritation.
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for acne-prone skin?
Witch hazel extract and glycerin help balance oiliness and hydration without causing dryness, while silica and polysilicone-13 physically draw out impurities. Because this mask only offers moderate pore cleansing and carries a risk of irritation, products for acne-prone skin need ingredients like salicylic acid and zinc oxide for effective oil control and acne treatment without irritation.
What does Witch Hazel Extract do for acne-prone skin?
Witch hazel extract helps calm acne-prone skin by reducing redness and swelling. It is unlikely to irritate because it has a gentle profile that supports irritated skin.
What does Polyquaternium-37 do for acne-prone skin?
Polyquaternium-37 helps keep acne-prone skin feeling soft and smooth by holding moisture in without clogging your pores. It is unlikely to cause breakouts, making it a gentle conditioning agent in your daily routine.
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This cleansing mask fits into a weekly routine for acne-prone skin, used after cleansing and before toning and moisturizing. Because it physically pulls out impurities, this type of product carries a risk of irritation and may need soothing ingredients like glycerin and witch hazel extract to help balance oiliness without causing dryness.
Can I use this mask with salicylic acid, and in what order?
You can use this mask in your weekly routine, but it is best to avoid using it on the same day as your salicylic acid treatment to prevent extra irritation and redness on your acne-prone skin. This type of skin needs gentle, soothing ingredients and barrier-repairing elements like ceramides or calming plant extracts rather than harsh physical pulling.
How often should I use this mask?
Use this cleansing mask once a week as part of your weekly routine, as pulling out impurities physically carries a risk of irritation for acne-prone skin. Acne-prone skin needs gentle oil-balancing ingredients and soothing plant extracts that clear pores without triggering redness or inflammation.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This mask is unlikely to clog pores, but pulling out impurities physically may sometimes cause skin irritation and make inflammation worse on acne-prone skin. This skin type needs gentle cleansers and soothing ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide to clear pores without irritation.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017A Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract increased LOXL1 expression twofold, decreased elafin synthesis, restored functional elastic fibers, reduced nonfunctional elastin aggregates, decreased wrinkles, and improved skin firmness.
Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2018Hamamelis bark proanthocyanidins strongly increased the proliferation of cultured human keratinocytes and reduced transepidermal water loss and erythema formation in SLS-irritated skin, whereas the polysaccharide fraction had no effect.
Phytochemistry, 2001Witch hazel bark extract and hamamelitannin showed pronounced anti-inflammatory activity, supported keratinocyte migration in a wound healing assay, and inhibited Staphylococcus aureus growth, whereas their skin microbiota metabolite ellagic acid stimulated inflammatory mediator release.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2025A functional cosmetic cream containing bioactive materials from Streptomyces sp. T65 embedded in SBA-15 decreased skin roughness by 4.670% and increased skin brightness by 0.472% after 4 weeks of application, while demonstrating antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-aging, and whitening activities.
Antioxidants, 2020Film-forming formulations containing porous silica achieved skin permeation rates comparable to immediate release formulations while confirming prolonged drug availability and causing no skin irritation in healthy volunteers.
European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2017Topical treatment with silica mud and microalgae extracts from the Blue Lagoon improved skin barrier function by inducing epidermal gene expression and reducing transepidermal water loss in healthy humans, while preventing skin aging markers in vitro.
Experimental Dermatology, 2008The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012
Ingredients
Polyquaternium-37, Silica, Water, Glycerin, Polysilicone-13, Peg-12 Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Methylparaben, Aluminum Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Witch Hazel Leaf Extract
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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