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Clogged Pores

Battling with clogged pores? You've come to the right place!

These skin care products for clogged pores can make sure your pores stay clear and your complexion stays smooth.

Replenix BP Acne Gel 10% Spot Treatment 2 oz
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Replenix

Replenix BP Acne Gel 10% Spot Treatment 2 oz (CLEARANCE)

$34.00 $17.00

Note: This product has an expiration date of MAY 2025. Note: All clearance sales are final. BP Acne Gel 10% Spot Treatment from Replenix is scientifically formulated to clear existing blemishes and prevent future breakouts with Benzoyl Peroxide USP...

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SkinCeuticals

SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense 1 fl oz

$110.00

Salicylic acid acne serum SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense is a specialized, oil-free serum designed to address both adult acne and signs of aging. This innovative formula features a unique blend of 2% dioic acid and an ideal combination of alpha- and...

Tuel

Tuel Mini Besties set of 4

$65.00

Four complexion heroes to save the day. Exfoliate, hydrate, brighten and protect your skin for everyday glow. What's Inside: Power Scrub Ultra Fine Polishing Paste 0.5 ounces C Power Antioxidant Vitamin C Serum 0.5 ounces Hydrate Super Moisture Serum 0.5...

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Tuel

Tuel Detox Mini Trio Kit

$38.00

A healing ritual to banish blemishes. Our collection of minis targets acne, fights bacteria and speeds up the healing process with clearing botanical ingredients like tea tree, eucalyptus, cajeput and clary sage. Includes 0.5 oz sizes of: Detox Deep...

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Replenix Blemish Clarifying Acne Treatment 2 fl oz
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Replenix

Replenix Blemish Clarifying Acne Treatment 2 fl oz

$51.00

Replenix's powerful, acne-fighting formula contains a proprietary blend of Salicylic Acid with brightening and soothing antioxidants in their purest forms. This advanced serum gently exfoliates, unclogs pores and helps maintain clear skin. ​Acne scars...

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Replenix

Replenix Gly-Sal 5-2 Deep Pore Cleanser 6.7 fl oz

$34.50

(formerly known as Replenix Acne Solutions Gly/Sal 5-2 Cleanser) ​​REPLENIX Gly-Sal 5-2 Deep Pore Cleanser features our powerful, proprietary acne-fighting and resurfacing blend of Salicylic and Glycolic Acid in their purest, most potent forms...

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Replenix

Replenix Gly-Sal 10-2 Clarifying Pads 60 Pads

$34.00

Replenix Gly-Sal 10-2 Clarifying Pads are scientifically formulated with Glycolic Acid and Salicylic Acid for maximum acne-fighting and resurfacing benefits. Ultra-pure, medical-grade Crystalline Glycolic Acid 10%, coupled with proved, clinical grade...

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Replenix

Replenix Gly-Sal 5-2 Clarifying Pads 60 pads

$36.50

Replenix Gly-Sal 5-2 Clarifying Pads are scientifically formulated with Glycolic Acid and Salicylic Acid for maximum acne-fighting and resurfacing benefits. Ultra-pure, medical-grade Crystalline Glycolic Acid 5%, coupled with proved, clinical grade...

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Tuel

Tuel Peel & Heal Mini Kit

$52.00

Peel and heal your way to a brighter, healthier complexion. This curated 4-piece mini kit features the power of dual exfoliation, hydration and skin soothing with anti-inflammatory botanicals.  Kit includes: Power Scrub Ultra Fine Polishing Paste 0...

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DCL

DCL Vitamin C Enzymatic Gel Cleanser 8 fl oz

$32.00

Gentle Natural Enzymes Refines & Refreshes A revitalizing yet mild gel cleanser for all skin types that's energized by natural enzymes, sugar and fruit acids to carefully and completely remove makeup and liberate skin from complexion dulling,...

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Tuel

Tuel Balance Travel Pack Mini Set 4 x 1 fl oz

$56.00

Go Places With Balanced Skin. This refillable, TSA-friendly set of balancing essentials refines pores and restores skin equilibrium when you're on the road. It's the perfect antidote to dry airplane air, sudden humidity changes and other environmental...

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Tuel

Tuel Power Peel Refining Glycolic Acid Gel 2 fl oz

$36.00

Rejuvenating Peel Gel To Renew Complexion Don't be caught with dead skin. Power Peel is not for the faint of heart. It is serious skincare designed to uncover and reveal radiant skin. Perfectly balanced with alpha hydroxy acid to refine skin's surface...

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Tuel

Tuel Detox Clay Mask 2 oz

$50.00

Get Clean With Purifying Mask Take your skin to rehab. Purge your pores with this mineral-rich mask and spot treatment in one. A fast-acting solution for breakouts, kaolin clay and sulfur work together to absorb oil and sebum while battling blemishes...

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Tuel Detox Travel Pack Mini With Milk Cleanser 4 x 1.0 fl oz.
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Tuel

Tuel Detox Travel Pack Mini With Milk Cleanser 4 x 1 fl oz

$56.00

Bon Voyage Breakouts This refillable, TSA-friendly set of clarifying essentials helps clear and prevent blemishes when you're on the road. It's the perfect antidote to bacteria-filled airplane air, sudden humidity changes and other environmental factors...

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Tuel

Tuel Calm Soothing Essential Oil Blend 0.5 fl oz

$34.00

Relax, Unwind, Release Keep calm and carry on. Made with antioxidant-rich plant extracts and nothing else. This soothing blend of lavender, roman chamomile and geranium delivers a concentrated dose of vitamins and nutrients that help reduce inflammation,...

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Tuel

Tuel Control Yourself Gel Cleanser 5 fl oz

$30.00

A Clean Face Is A Happy Face This gel cleanser cuts through excess sebum, refines enlarged pores and re-balances your skin pH with the shine-busting power of grapefruit, lemon and rosemary.  Eliminates excess oil and dissolves pore build-up Refines...

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Tuel

Tuel C Power Antioxidant Vitamin C Serum 1 fl oz

$62.00

Vitamin C Brightening Serum For Firmer, Plumper and Radiance Skin Have no fear, the age-fighter is here. This super-powered serum brightens, fights aging and protects. The key to its multi-tasking power lies in a potent complex of antioxidant vitamin C,...

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GlyMed Plus

GlyMed Plus Chocolate Masque 2 oz

$55.00

formerly Chocolate Power Skin Rescue Masque This chocolate masque is as good as it sounds! Rich in antioxidants like cocoa extract, this masque delivers superior anti-aging and restorative benefits to boost circulation, influencing collagen to improve...

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GlyMed Plus

GlyMed Plus Beauty Oil 0.5 fl oz

$75.00

Simple, pure and natural, our Beauty Oil creates the ultimate balance for radiant, youthful skin. This lightweight, fast-acting oil is non-comedogenic and packed with age-fighting antioxidants to help reduce wrinkles and replenish critical moisture...

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This might sound like a hot take, but pores get a bad rap in the beauty world. Sure, we all want our skin to have a nice smooth finish, but pores aren’t your enemy. Pores (and the oil glands within them) give your skin the oil it needs to stay hydrated, strong, and supple. They release sweat from your sweat glands too to keep your body cool. They serve a crucial purpose…but yes, they do get clogged here and there, and that’s a problem. So why do pores get clogged and what can you do about them? Let’s explore.

What Causes Clogged Pores?

A pore is a tiny opening in your skin that has a sebaceous gland (AKA an oil gland) at the bottom. The oil gland produces oil, which travels up the pore to the surface of your skin. But when debris like dead skin cells or particles of dirt get into your pores, they can mingle with the oil and form a clog that blocks the oil from getting out. That’s when you start to see symptoms of clogged pores like inflammation, blackheads, pimples, and large pore openings.

You might be saying, “Isn’t it normal to be shedding dead skin cells and for dirt particles to accumulate on your skin throughout the day? Why do they sometimes clog your pores but not always?”

Sometimes it’s just the luck of the draw and where those cells and particles end up. But there are a few things that make clogged pores more likely, such as:

  • Dry skin which can cause excess skin cell shedding
  • Overactive oil glands, which could be caused by hormones or certain medications
  • Certain makeup or skin care products whose particles can get stuck inside pores

Are Clogged Pores and Acne the Same Thing?

Acne and clogged pores are closely related, but they’re not exactly the same thing. Acne is a chronic condition that can have several causes and factors – clogged pores is one factor but bacteria and hormones are too. We all get clogged pores every so often, but if you have them frequently and if they come in waves, it may be acne.

How Do You Get Rid of Clogged Pores?

If you’re tired of dealing with clogged pores, what do you do? There are two sides to treating clogged pores: getting rid of them and preventing new clogs. Let’s talk first about how to get rid of the clogged pores you already have.

Treating clogged pores is all about skin care. Certain products can get into your pores and break up clogs, like products with salicylic acid or retinol. Blackhead removing products like certain skin masks can also help by reaching into your pores and bonding to the debris, pulling it out when you remove them.

Once you’ve got that beautifully smooth and clog-free skin, you want to take preventative steps too. Some risk factors for clogged pores aren’t exactly within your control, like your hormones. But there are ways you can lower your other risk factors:

  • Keep your skin hydrated with daily moisturizer
  • Use skin care and makeup products that don’t clog pores (look for “non-comedogenic” and “non-acnegenic” on the label)
  • Cleanse your skin twice a day to remove debris before it gets into your pores
  • Include salicylic acid and/or retinol products in your skin care routine to break up new clogs quickly when they form

These tips and strategies are simple swaps but they can make sure your pores keep doing their important work and staying clog-free.