Poremizing Deep Cleansing Foam.

"The SKIN1004 Poremizing Deep Cleansing Foam looks harmless with its blush pink color and pearly white texture, and doesn't even feel intense when used, but it surprised me. It's infused with Himalayan Pink Salt, described as a sticky and textured creamy paste, which is creamy and sticky to the touch but turns into a rich, stable foam when mixed with water. It has a faint but noticeable herbal minty scent. Because it's so sticky, it's best foamed up in the hands before applying, since applying it directly doesn't work too well. It adheres well to the face, so it takes some time to rinse off, and I preferred using a flannel for removal. The ingredient list has several acid-named ingredients like Myristic Acid, Lauric Acid, Stearic Acid and Arachidic Acid, but none are actually exfoliating acids, they're cleansing agents and emollients, with Lauric Acid noted for a positive effect on the bacterium contributing to breakouts. It also contains Centella Asiatica Extract at 21% for soothing, Glycerin for hydration, Papain for enzymatic exfoliation, and Kaolin clay to control sebum, which explains its tendency to adhere to the face. My skin felt soft, but definitely not hydrated, and if I had irritation going on, it would make it slightly worse rather than calm the skin. This is a classic second cleanse if you follow the Double Cleanse method, and not something I would use to remove makeup or around the eyes, even though the brand markets it as a single cleanser. It certainly has an interesting texture, but is very specifically aimed at those with oily skin, as even combination skin will find it too drying for regular use. On my skin it could maybe be used occasionally after a sweaty workout in summer, but certainly not as a staple, and I would recommend it for teens more than for people in their 40s."