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Medik8
Pore Cleanse Gel™ Intense
A face wash built around AHA and Mandelic acid, for smoothing and exfoliation.
Brand price
GBP 25.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Dry skin
- Oily skin
- Combination skin
- Sensitive skin
- Acne & blemishes
- Large pores
- Uneven texture
- Oiliness & shine
How to use
First-time use If you're new to Pore Cleanse Gel Intense, we recommend a patch test at least 24 hours before first use. Learn how to patch test here . For sensitive or dry skin, use up to once a day - or whenever a deeper cleanse is required. Step 1 In the morning and/or evening, apply a pea-sized amount to fingertips and massage into moistened face and neck. Step 2 Gently remove by rinsing with warm water and pat face dry.
Caution
First-time use If you're new to Pore Cleanse Gel Intense, we recommend a patch test at least 24 hours before first use. Learn how to patch test here .
What's inside
Ingredients List
8 trigger at least one check · 15 trigger none
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Oil Control3
Reduces shine and excess sebum.
Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Salicylic Acid, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
Pore Refining3
Makes pores look smaller and cleaner.
Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Salicylic Acid, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
Exfoliating4
Lifts dead surface cells to smooth texture.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Irritation6
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Herb Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
May Worsen Eczema6
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Herb Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
May Worsen Rosacea6
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Herb Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing, Foaming, Cleansing
Sulfonic acids, C14-16-alkane hydroxy and C14-16-alkene, sodium salts
Learn more about Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate →Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
Cleansing, Foaming, Hair Conditioning, Cleansing
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoamphoacetate →Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Antistatic, Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Mandelic Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Mandelic Acid →Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Citric Acid →Isopentyldiol
Solvent
3-Methylbutane-1,2-diol
Learn more about Isopentyldiol →Maltodextrin
Absorbent, Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Learn more about Maltodextrin →Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide →
Dupes
- Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse™88% match
- Pilgrim 3% AHA + BHA + PHA Detan Gel Face Wash66% match
- The Derma Co 3% AHA+BHA Foaming Daily Face Wash64% match
- Medik8 Micellar Mousse™63% match
- Mamaearth Oil-Free Face Wash with Apple Cider Vinegar & Salicylic Acid for Acne-Prone Skin62% match
- SkinMedica AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser61% match