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Description
SOFINA iP Pore Clearing Gel Wash 30g is a Kao quasi-prestige pore treatment and a repeat @cosme award winner. The signature jet-black gel is powered by a bamboo-charcoal complex and kaolin clay that adsorb excess sebum and lift the keratin plugs behind blackheads and rough, bumpy "strawberry nose" texture.
Used once or twice a week, it deep-cleans without stripping — moisture ingredients like trehalose, mannitol and yellow-cork-tree (kihada) bark extract keep skin comfortable.
Key Benefits
- ✓ Bamboo-charcoal + kaolin adsorb sebum and lift keratin plugs
- ✓ Targets blackheads and rough "strawberry nose" pore texture
- ✓ Moisture-protecting trehalose, mannitol & kihada bark extract — no tight, stripped feeling
- ✓ Weekly intensive step that pairs with a daily cleanser
- ✓ Authentic Kao formula, shipped from our Kobe warehouse
Product Details
| Brand | SOFINA iP (Kao) |
|---|---|
| Product Name (JP) | ソフィーナ iP ポアクリアリング ジェル ウォッシュ |
| Category | Skincare → Cleanser |
| Size | 30g |
| Form | Black gel |
| Use Frequency | 1–2× per week |
| Key Ingredients | Bamboo charcoal, kaolin, Phellodendron (kihada) bark extract, trehalose, mannitol |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Skin Type | Normal, oily, combination; pore-prone |
Who is this for?
For anyone troubled by visible pores, blackheads, or rough nose-and-chin texture, especially in hot, humid weather when sebum production rises. Best as a weekly intensive complement to a daily cleanser.
How to Use
- Use 1–2 times a week, morning or evening, after washing your face.
- On slightly damp skin, apply a 2 cm-diameter amount to pore-prone zones (nose, between brows, chin).
- Massage gently in small circles — do not rub hard.
- Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and follow with your usual skincare.
Ingredients
Key ingredients: Water, Sorbitol, Tromethamine, Trehalose, Mannitol, PG, Arginine, Kaolin, Charcoal (bamboo-charcoal complex), Phellodendron Amurense (Kihada) Bark Extract, BG, Hydroxyethylcellulose, and supporting cleansing and conditioning agents.
Cautions
- For external use only; avoid the eye area.
- Do not use on broken or irritated skin.
- Limit to 1–2 times weekly to avoid over-drying.
- Discontinue if irritation occurs; patch test if sensitive.
- Keep out of reach of children.
Package Contents
- 1 × SOFINA iP Pore Clearing Gel Wash 30g
Shipping & Store Notes
- Ships directly from our Kobe warehouse in Japan
- Processing time: 2–6 business days
- Tracking number provided after dispatch
- Import duties and taxes may apply depending on destination country
- Opened cosmetics cannot be returned for hygiene and safety reasons
Authenticity Guarantee
Every product at Tsujimoto Market is sourced directly from Japan and verified for authenticity. We never sell fakes or grey-market goods. Each order is carefully packed and dispatched with full tracking from Kobe.
FAQ
Q: How often should I use it?
A: One to two times a week is ideal. It is an intensive pore treatment, not a daily face wash.
Q: Will it dry out my skin?
A: It is formulated with trehalose, mannitol and kihada extract to protect moisture, so most users do not feel stripped — but stick to the weekly frequency.
Q: Can I pair it with an oil cleanser?
A: Yes — a daily cleansing oil (such as FANCL MCO) plus this weekly gel wash is a complete Japanese pore-care routine.
