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Curology Liquid Pore Exfoliant for mature skin

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Curology Liquid Pore Exfoliant

High

  • HighNormal Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

A great choice for mature skin; a few products fit it even better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. 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 excellent exfoliation for your normal skin, as gluconolactone and salicylic acid effectively decongest pores and promote skin renewal for wrinkles and fine lines.
  • Allantoin and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract provide soothing benefits, further enhancing the product's suitability for your skin.
  • The formula is safe for your skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients.

How to apply

  • Use this exfoliant product in your PM routine once a week to start, increasing frequency only if your skin tolerates it well. Always apply SPF the next morning to protect your skin.
  • Apply this exfoliant product after cleansing and toner, but before your moisturizer. This ensures the best absorption into your skin.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the exfoliant product into your face, avoiding any rubbing. Let it absorb for a minute before moving to the next step.
  • Apply this exfoliant product on completely dry skin to get the best results. This helps your normal skin accept the product smoothly.
  • Avoid the sensitive eye area while using this exfoliant product. Do a patch test before your first use and avoid mixing it with strong acids.

People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 5.0k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this exfoliant is highly effective for users looking to refine skin texture, minimize the appearance of pores, and clear blackheads. While it is praised for its gentle, science-backed formula, some users experience initial dryness, stinging, or temporary purging as their skin adjusts to the active ingredients.

Highlights

  • Clears pores Often Mentioned
    • “Noticeable pore improvement”
    • “helped clear my blackheads”
    • “unclog and minimize pores”
  • Improves texture Often Mentioned
    • “Improved some of the texture”
    • “skin feels soft”
    • “skin texture has much improved”
  • Easy dispenser Sometimes Noted
    • “Easy to use dispenser bottle”
    • “simple press down and plunge”
    • “USP is the easy to use dispenser”
  • Gentle formula Sometimes Noted
    • “Tolerated well”
    • “gentler than AHAs”
    • “fragrance-free”
  • Causes dryness Sometimes Noted
    • “Skin looked dry”
    • “peeling really bad”
    • “skin around my mouth is peeling”
  • Initial stinging Sometimes Noted
    • “Intense sting”
    • “stinging has subsided”
    • “stinging sensation”
  • Temporary purging Sometimes Noted
    • “More breakouts than I started with”
    • “temporary acne flare”
    • “breakouts may initially become more frequent”
  • Travel inconvenience Rarely Noted
    • “Tricky to travel with”
    • “can't decant the liquid”
    • “120ml bottle”

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Questions and answers

What makes Curology Liquid Pore Exfoliant a great fit for mature skin?

Curology Liquid Pore Exfoliant is a great fit because gluconolactone and salicylic acid effectively clear out pores and help smooth out wrinkles and fine lines on mature skin. Allantoin and green tea extract calm the skin, and the formula is very safe with no harsh ingredients that might cause irritation.

Experimental Dermatology, 2009Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020

Which ingredients make this exfoliant a good fit for mature skin?

Salicylic acid and gluconolactone make this exfoliant a great fit by clearing out pores and helping smooth out wrinkles and fine lines. Allantoin and green tea extract also help by calming the skin, while the formula is very safe against irritation.

Experimental Dermatology, 2009Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020

What does Bha do for mature skin?

BHA helps mature skin by smoothing out fine lines and increasing collagen to keep the face firm and elastic. Clinical studies show that regular use of ingredients like salicylic acid can improve skin thickness and reduce visible signs of aging.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2010Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2025

What does Zinc PCA do for mature skin?

Zinc PCA is typically used to help balance oil and calm breakouts, so it is not usually targeted toward mature skin. Mature skin generally needs ingredients like retinoids, antioxidants, and hydrating agents to support firmness, smooth fine lines, and keep skin soft.

Where does this exfoliant go in a skincare routine for mature skin?

This exfoliant treatment goes in the evening routine, slotted after cleansing and toning and before moisturizing. Start by using it once a week, and if your skin tolerates it well and sees good results, you can carefully use it more often.

Can I use this exfoliant with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this exfoliant in your PM routine on nights you are not using retinol, as alternating them helps prevent skin irritation. Applying both at the same time may be too harsh for your skin.

How often should I use this exfoliant?

Start by using this exfoliant once a week in your evening routine, and if your skin feels comfortable and you see good results, you may carefully use it more often. The gentle acids clear out pores and smooth out fine lines, while soothing ingredients keep your skin calm with a low risk of irritation.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021

Can this exfoliant clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?

Yes, it may cause temporary purging on mature skin as gluconolactone and salicylic acid decongest pores and promote skin renewal. Allantoin and green tea extract help soothe the skin and keep irritation unlikely.

Experimental Dermatology, 2009Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020

Is this exfoliant fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2009

  • A topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin, and dexpanthenol significantly reduced postoperative pain, trismus, swelling, and analgesic consumption, while improving wound healing after third molar surgery compared to a placebo.

    Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020

  • Topical gel containing chitosan, 0.2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol did not improve postoperative comfort regarding swelling and pain, but improved the wound's aesthetic appearance following impacted lower third molar extraction compared to no gel.

    Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016

  • Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen achieved a higher cure rate (39%) than salicylic acid (24%) and a wait-and-see approach (16%) for cutaneous warts at 13 weeks in primary care patients.

    CMAJ, 2010

  • A moisturizer containing licochalcone A, 1,2-decanediol, L-carnitine, and salicylic acid significantly reduced noninflammatory, inflammatory, and total acne lesion counts compared to a vehicle control in Thai patients during a 12-week maintenance phase.

    BioMed Research International, 2020

  • Treatment with 2% supramolecular salicylic acid hydrogel resulted in a regression and markedly improvement rate of 51.01% compared to 43.10% for Adapaline gel in patients with mild to moderate facial acne vulgaris, showing no significant difference in efficacy.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

  • Zinc PCA inhibits UVA-induced matrix metalloproteinase-1 production through suppressed AP-1 activation and enhances type I collagen synthesis by increasing SVCT2 mRNA expression in cultured normal human dermal fibroblasts.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2012

  • Topical green tea extract significantly improved clinical symptoms, tear breakup times, and meibomian gland health compared to standard treatment in patients with dry eye and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.

    Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017

  • An anti-acne hydrogel containing Aloe barbadensis, Garcinia mangostana, and Camellia sinensis extracts showed superior antiacne and antiblotch activities compared to 1% clindamycin gel in sixty subjects with mild-moderate acne.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019

  • Topical application of green tea extract encapsulated chitosan microparticles improved skin elasticity, melanin index, and facial wrinkles compared to a placebo in female volunteers without causing skin irritation.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

  • An overnight patch containing Allium cepa extract and allantoin safely promotes scar healing after dermatologic surgery, resulting in significantly greater reductions in observer- and patient-assessed POSAS scores compared to no treatment.

    Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2018

  • Prophylactic application of a topical scar gel containing Allium cepae extract, allantoin, and heparin significantly improves patient-assessed scar color, stiffness, and irregularity compared to no treatment in women following a cesarean section.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2014

  • Prophylactic use of a topical gel containing Allium cepa extract, allantoin and heparin significantly reduced vascularity, pigmentation and height of scars compared to an untreated control group and in intra-individual analysis in 120 patients after caesarean section.

    Journal of Wound Care, 2020

Ingredients

Water, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Gluconolactone, Butylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Zinc Pca, Allantoin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Camellia Sinensis 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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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