Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips for oily skin
Witch Hazel Extract
Polyquaternium-37
Silica
Peg-12 Dimethicone
Glycerin
Average
- HighOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for oily skin; other cleansing masks fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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
- Suitable for oily skin due to the astringent properties of Witch Hazel Leaf Extract, which helps control excess sebum and offers moderate pore cleansing with silica.
- The formula provides general cleansing benefits for oily skin, though the silica and titanium dioxide do not specifically target the reduction of oily shine.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, as it lacks harsh ingredients and includes soothing components like Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate and Witch Hazel Leaf Extract to prevent irritation.
How to apply
- Use this cleansing mask PM as part of your weekly routine, starting 1×/week and working up if tolerated.
- Apply this cleansing mask after your cleanser and enzyme powder, and before applying your hydrating toner.
- Smooth an even layer over your face using clean fingers, avoiding harsh rubbing.
- Apply this cleansing mask on clean, dry skin to help control excess oil effectively.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and always 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 Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips work for oily skin?
Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips work moderately well for oily skin by helping control excess sebum and cleansing pores with Witch Hazel Leaf Extract and silica, though they are unlikely to reduce oily shine. This skin type needs a product with ingredients like salicylic acid, zinc oxide, BHA, or blue tansy to effectively manage oiliness, detoxify, clarify, and refine pores without irritation.
Which ingredients make this cleansing mask a good fit for oily skin?
Witch Hazel Extract and silica make this cleansing mask a fit for oily skin because they help control excess oil and clean pores. Products that fit oily skin even better need ingredients like salicylic acid or BHA to reduce shine and clarify the complexion.
What does Witch Hazel Extract do for oily skin?
Witch hazel extract helps calm oily skin, reduce redness, and keep pores clear by soothing irritation and balancing oil production. It is unlikely to cause issues and may protect skin from daily damage while supporting a smooth feel.
What does Polyquaternium-37 do for oily skin?
Polyquaternium-37 helps keep oily skin feeling soft and smooth by forming a light layer that holds moisture in without feeling heavy or greasy. It is unlikely to clog pores, making it a comfortable choice for keeping your skin balanced throughout the day.
Where does this cleansing mask go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This cleansing mask goes into the weekly routine for oily skin, where it is used once a week after a cleanser and enzyme powder, and before a hydrating toner, treatment, and moisturizer. A product of this type needs ingredients like witch hazel leaf extract and silica to help control excess oil and cleanse pores without causing irritation.
Can I use this cleansing mask with salicylic acid, and in what order?
You can use this cleansing mask once a week in your weekly routine, keeping it on a separate day from salicylic acid to help prevent irritation on oily skin. Oily skin needing a better fit for this type of mask benefits from ingredients that actively target excess shine and deeply clean pores.
How often should I use this cleansing mask?
You can use this cleansing mask once a week as part of your weekly routine for oily skin. Oily skin also needs ingredients and products that actively target and reduce excess shiny oil throughout the day.
Can this cleansing mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This cleansing mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for oily skin, as it contains witch hazel to help control excess oil and soothing ingredients to calm the skin. However, oily skin often needs regular deep-cleansing products with salicylic acid or clay to better clear pores and manage shine over time.
Is this cleansing mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
A 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, 2008A 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, 2017The 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, 2001
Why other cleansing masks fit oily skin better
A botanical face cleanser with hops and willow bark extract continuously reduced skin sebum levels without reactive seborrhea after treatment in 21 healthy volunteers compared to a sodium laureth sulfate cleanser, with neither cleanser causing skin irritation.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Daily treatment with a facial serum containing multiple acids reduced post-inflammatory hyperchromia lesion grade and number by 29.4% at 56 days, and decreased skin oiliness by 30.7% at 7 days in Brazilian patients with acne vulgaris.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Chemical peels with 30% supramolecular salicylic acid effectively treated acne and reduced facial sebum secretion while improving skin hydration and barrier function in 25 patients.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
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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