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Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Good Cleanup Foaming Cleanser

This foaming cleanser aims to tackle pores and texture with a blend of fruit extracts. It transforms from a gel to a foam, offering a satisfying cleanse that leaves skin feeling clearer and smoother over time.

Sephora price

$15.00 - $29.00

Price matters most when you are trying to learn whether this lane belongs in your routine without turning the test into a luxury gamble.

Sephora reviews

4.6 / 5

About 507 reviews on the current Sephora source, so there is real volume behind the reputation.

Shoppers keep mentioning

Good for: PoresGood for: Uneven TextureLemon Extract: Helps pores look smaller.Yuzu Extract: Helps skin feel smoother.Bisabolol: Comforts skin.Pores

These are the shopper themes that keep showing up around this listing and shape why people open it in the first place.

Glass take

4.6 / 5 overall fit

A solid cleanser for anyone looking to refine pores and improve texture. It effectively removes impurities without stripping the skin, making it a good daily option for most skin types.

Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Good Cleanup Foaming Cleanser

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What Sephora says

What this product is supposed to do

A gel cleanser that bubbles up into a refreshing, purifying, feel-good foam, making pores look smaller and skin look clearer over time.

NormalDryCombinationand OilyPores

Apply to face and massage in gentle, circular motions.

Rinse.

Use daily, AM and PM.

Beauty tips:

Use after The POREfessional Get Unblocked Makeup-Removing Cleansing Oil (sold separately) for a thorough double cleanse!

Smooth on The POREfessional Pore Minimizing Primer (sold separately) before makeup for smoother-than-smooth skin!

Recycling Instructions:

FSC-certified outer packaging and PCR aluminum bottle are recyclable in many areas. Please check your local recycling guidelines.

What Glass adds

What actually matters before you buy it

A good choice for a first or second cleanse, especially if pore appearance and texture are primary concerns. It's gentle enough for daily use and complements other products in the POREfessional line.

Pore appearance

Many reviewers highlight how this cleanser has made their pores look smaller and less noticeable with regular use.

Skin feel

Users appreciate the clean, refreshed feeling after washing, without any tightness.

Best for

When this is a smart buy

Oily and combination skin types
Those concerned with pore appearance
Anyone seeking a smoother skin texture
Daily cleansing

Skip if

When this is the wrong lane

You prefer a very minimalist ingredient list
Your skin is extremely sensitive to fragrance

Routine fit

Where this fits in your routine

Use this cleanser as the first or second step in your cleansing routine, both morning and night. For a double cleanse, apply it after an oil-based cleanser to remove any remaining impurities and makeup residue.

Why it works

Where it earns the slot and where it does not

The useful question is not whether this product is good in a vacuum. It is whether it makes your routine easier to run or just adds one more bottle with a familiar ingredient on it.

What it actually does well

Effectively cleanses and purifies
Helps minimize the appearance of pores
Improves skin texture
Gentle enough for daily use

Where it starts to feel redundant

Contains fragrance
May not be sufficient for heavy makeup removal on its own

Routine fit

Where it belongs in the stack

Morning and Night

This cleanser is suitable for both AM and PM routines. In the morning, it effectively removes overnight buildup. At night, it's ideal for clearing away the day's grime and makeup.

Glass rating

How this formula scores in real life

4.6/ 5 overall

A solid cleanser for anyone looking to refine pores and improve texture. It effectively removes impurities without stripping the skin, making it a good daily option for most skin types.

Pore refinement

4.5 / 5

Users report a noticeable improvement in the appearance of pores with consistent use, likely due to the lemon and yuzu extracts.

Gentleness

4.4 / 5

Despite its foaming action, the cleanser is generally well-tolerated and doesn't leave skin feeling tight or dry, thanks to ingredients like bisabolol.

Full ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient, what it does, and whether I care

Solvent

Aqua (Water)

Badness

0.0 / 10

The primary solvent in cosmetic formulations.

Usually helps with

Hydration

Watch for

None

Surfactant

Coco-Betaine

Badness

1.0 / 10

A mild amphoteric surfactant that helps create foam and cleanse the skin.

Usually helps with

Cleansing, foaming

Watch for

Can be a mild irritant for some

Humectant

Glycerin

Badness

0.0 / 10

Attracts moisture to the skin, helping to keep it hydrated.

Usually helps with

Hydration

Watch for

None

Humectant

Butylene Glycol

Badness

1.0 / 10

A solvent and humectant that helps improve product texture and skin hydration.

Usually helps with

Hydration, texture improvement

Watch for

None

Surfactant

PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate

Badness

3.0 / 10

A thickening agent and surfactant that helps create a rich lather.

Usually helps with

Foaming, texture

Watch for

Can be comedogenic for some

Surfactant

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Badness

2.0 / 10

A mild anionic surfactant used for its cleansing and foaming properties.

Usually helps with

Cleansing, foaming

Watch for

Can cause mild irritation

Humectant

Maltitol

Badness

1.0 / 10

A sugar alcohol that can help with skin hydration.

Usually helps with

Hydration

Watch for

None

Surfactant

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

Badness

1.0 / 10

A mild surfactant derived from coconut fatty acids, known for its gentle cleansing.

Usually helps with

Gentle cleansing

Watch for

None

Surfactant

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

Badness

1.0 / 10

A mild surfactant that creates a creamy lather and cleanses without stripping.

Usually helps with

Gentle cleansing, foaming

Watch for

None

Viscosity Controlling Agent

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Badness

2.0 / 10

Used to thicken formulations and improve texture.

Usually helps with

Texture

Watch for

None

Preservative

Sodium Benzoate

Badness

1.0 / 10

A common preservative that prevents microbial growth.

Usually helps with

Preservation

Watch for

Can cause irritation in sensitive individuals

Emollient

Caprylyl Glycol

Badness

1.0 / 10

A skin-conditioning agent that also has preservative-boosting properties.

Usually helps with

Skin conditioning

Watch for

None

pH Adjuster

Citric Acid

Badness

0.0 / 10

Used to adjust the pH of the product for optimal performance and skin compatibility.

Usually helps with

pH balance

Watch for

None

Antioxidant

Hydroxyacetophenone

Badness

1.0 / 10

A synthetic antioxidant that helps protect the formula and skin.

Usually helps with

Antioxidant protection

Watch for

None

Fragrance

Parfum (Fragrance)

Badness

5.0 / 10

Adds a pleasant scent to the product.

Usually helps with

Scent

Watch for

Can be a common allergen and irritant

Antistatic Agent

Polyquaternium-22

Badness

2.0 / 10

Helps to condition the skin and hair, and can improve product texture.

Usually helps with

Conditioning

Watch for

None

Soothing Agent

Bisabolol

Badness

0.0 / 10

Derived from chamomile, it calms and soothes the skin.

Usually helps with

Soothing, calming

Watch for

None

pH Adjuster

Sodium Citrate

Badness

0.0 / 10

Used to adjust the pH of the product.

Usually helps with

pH balance

Watch for

None

Humectant

Pentylene Glycol

Badness

1.0 / 10

A humectant that helps improve skin hydration and acts as a preservative booster.

Usually helps with

Hydration

Watch for

None

Exfoliant

Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract

Badness

3.0 / 10

Contains natural alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) that can help exfoliate and brighten the skin, and may help pores appear smaller.

Usually helps with

Exfoliation, brightening, pore appearance

Watch for

Can increase sun sensitivity; potential for irritation

Skin Conditioning Agent

Sphingolipids

Badness

2.0 / 10

Lipids that are naturally found in the skin barrier, helping to maintain its structure and hydration.

Usually helps with

Barrier support, hydration

Watch for

None

Skin Conditioning Agent

Sphingomonas Ferment Extract

Badness

2.0 / 10

A fermented extract that can help improve skin texture and hydration.

Usually helps with

Skin texture, hydration

Watch for

None

Antioxidant

Citrus Junos Fruit Extract

Badness

2.0 / 10

Rich in Vitamin C, it provides antioxidant benefits and can help brighten the skin.

Usually helps with

Antioxidant protection, brightening

Watch for

None

Antioxidant

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

Badness

1.0 / 10

A synthetic antioxidant used to protect the product from degradation.

Usually helps with

Product stability

Watch for

None

Antioxidant

Tocopherol

Badness

0.0 / 10

A form of Vitamin E, it acts as an antioxidant to protect the skin and the formula.

Usually helps with

Antioxidant protection

Watch for

None

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FAQ

The fast answers people actually need

Is this cleanser good for oily skin?

Yes, this cleanser is formulated for normal, dry, combination, and oily skin types, with a particular focus on improving the appearance of pores.

Can I use this cleanser daily?

Yes, it is designed for daily use, both in the morning and at night.

Does this cleanser help with texture?

Yes, ingredients like Yuzu Extract are included to help skin feel smoother and improve overall texture.

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