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Then I Met You Pore Purifying Soothing Cleansing Gel with Green Tea

This gel cleanser is designed to be the second step in a double cleanse, effectively removing water-based impurities while soothing and purifying the skin. Its formula is packed with beneficial ingredients like fermented rice water and green tea, making it a good choice for those concerned with pores and blemishes.

Sephora price

$38.00

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

4.8 / 5

About 113 reviews on the current Sephora source, so there is real volume behind the reputation.

Shoppers keep mentioning

Without ParabensGood for: Acne/BlemishesWithout Sulfates SLS & SLESGood for: PoresBest for Oily, Combo, Normal SkinGood for: Anti-Aging

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

Glass take

4.8 / 5 overall fit

A gentle, effective cleanser for oily and combination skin that targets pores and blemishes without stripping the skin.

Then I Met You Pore Purifying Soothing Cleansing Gel with Green Tea

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What Sephora says

What this product is supposed to do

A gentle gel cleanser infused with green tea extracts and fermented rice water that visibly purifies pores and leaves skin feeling refreshed and soothed.

NormalDryCombinationand OilyPoresUneven Textureand Acne and Blemishes

Use as the second step of your double cleanse, after the Living Cleansing Balm Makeup Remover (sold separately).

Lather up a pea-size amount with water and wet hands.

Massage into your skin to remove water-based impurities.

Rinse thoroughly and gently pat dry.

What Glass adds

What actually matters before you buy it

A solid second-step cleanser that complements oil-based cleansers well. It’s effective for managing oiliness and pore concerns without being harsh.

Effective pore clearing

Many reviewers highlight how this cleanser helps to keep their pores clear and minimizes their appearance over time.

Soothing experience

The combination of green tea and rice ferment filtrate leaves skin feeling calm and refreshed, not tight or irritated.

Best for

When this is a smart buy

Oily, combination, and normal skin types
Those concerned with pores and blemishes
Second step in a double cleanse routine

Skip if

When this is the wrong lane

You prefer a single-step cleansing routine
Your skin is very dry and sensitive and requires a cream or oil cleanser only

Routine fit

Your second cleanse, perfected

This gel cleanser is intended for use after an oil-based cleanser. It effectively removes any remaining impurities, sweat, and residue, preparing your skin for subsequent treatment steps.

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

Gentle yet effective cleansing
Targets pores and blemishes
Soothing and refreshing feel
Good for oily and combination skin

Where it starts to feel redundant

Requires a separate first cleanse for makeup removal
May not be hydrating enough for very dry skin types

Routine fit

Where it belongs in the stack

Morning and Night

Suitable for both morning and evening routines. In the morning, it provides a refreshing cleanse. In the evening, it ensures all impurities are removed after your initial oil cleanse.

Glass rating

How this formula scores in real life

4.8/ 5 overall

A gentle, effective cleanser for oily and combination skin that targets pores and blemishes without stripping the skin.

Gentleness

4.8 / 5

This cleanser is remarkably gentle, even for skin prone to irritation, thanks to its soothing ingredients.

Pore focus

4.7 / 5

Users report visible improvements in pore appearance and texture after consistent use.

Full ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient, what it does, and whether I care

Solvent

Water/Aqua/Eau

Badness

0.0 / 10

The base of the formula.

Usually helps with

Hydration

Watch for

None

Active

Rice Ferment Filtrate (Sake)

Badness

1.0 / 10

Contains enzymes and amino acids that nourish and brighten the skin.

Usually helps with

Brightening, Nourishing

Watch for

None

Humectant

Glycerin

Badness

0.0 / 10

Draws moisture into the skin.

Usually helps with

Hydration

Watch for

None

Surfactant

Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate

Badness

3.0 / 10

A mild surfactant that helps lift dirt and oil.

Usually helps with

Cleansing

Watch for

Can be drying for some

Humectant

Sorbitol

Badness

0.0 / 10

A sugar alcohol that attracts water to the skin.

Usually helps with

Hydration

Watch for

None

Surfactant

Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate

Badness

1.0 / 10

A gentle amino acid-based surfactant.

Usually helps with

Gentle Cleansing

Watch for

None

Thickener

Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer

Badness

0.0 / 10

Helps to thicken the product.

Usually helps with

Texture

Watch for

None

Humectant/Preservative

1,2-Hexanediol

Badness

0.0 / 10

A versatile ingredient that hydrates and helps preserve the formula.

Usually helps with

Hydration, Preservation

Watch for

None

Surfactant

Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate

Badness

2.0 / 10

A mild surfactant that creates lather.

Usually helps with

Cleansing

Watch for

Can be slightly stripping for very dry skin

Humectant

Diglycerin

Badness

0.0 / 10

A moisturizing agent.

Usually helps with

Hydration

Watch for

None

Surfactant

Potassium Cocoate

Badness

1.0 / 10

Derived from coconut oil, it's a cleansing agent.

Usually helps with

Cleansing

Watch for

None

Active

Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract

Badness

1.0 / 10

Soothes skin and helps to brighten and even out skin tone.

Usually helps with

Soothing, Brightening

Watch for

None

Humectant

Propylene Glycol

Badness

1.0 / 10

Helps to draw moisture into the skin.

Usually helps with

Hydration

Watch for

Can cause irritation in sensitive individuals

Emollient

Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil

Badness

1.0 / 10

Nourishes and softens the skin.

Usually helps with

Nourishing, Softening

Watch for

None

Soothing Agent

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil

Badness

1.0 / 10

Known for its calming and soothing properties.

Usually helps with

Soothing

Watch for

None

Antioxidant

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Badness

1.0 / 10

Green tea extract, rich in antioxidants, helps protect skin and calm inflammation.

Usually helps with

Antioxidant, Soothing

Watch for

None

Humectant

Sodium Hyaluronate

Badness

0.0 / 10

A form of hyaluronic acid that attracts and retains moisture.

Usually helps with

Hydration

Watch for

None

Soothing Agent

Centella Asiatica Extract

Badness

1.0 / 10

Also known as cica, it helps to soothe and repair the skin barrier.

Usually helps with

Soothing, Repairing

Watch for

None

Antimicrobial

Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract

Badness

3.0 / 10

Known for its antibacterial properties, helpful for acne-prone skin.

Usually helps with

Acne, Blemishes

Watch for

Can be irritating if used in high concentrations or on sensitive skin

Humectant/Soothing Agent

Panthenol

Badness

0.0 / 10

A form of vitamin B5 that hydrates and soothes the skin.

Usually helps with

Hydration, Soothing

Watch for

None

Exfoliant

Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract

Badness

2.0 / 10

Contains natural salicylic acid (BHA) to help exfoliate and clear pores.

Usually helps with

Exfoliation, Pores

Watch for

Can cause sensitivity to sun

Exfoliant

Gluconolactone

Badness

1.0 / 10

A PHA that provides gentle exfoliation and hydration.

Usually helps with

Gentle Exfoliation, Hydration

Watch for

None

Exfoliant/pH Adjuster

Citric Acid

Badness

2.0 / 10

An AHA that helps to exfoliate and adjust the pH of the product.

Usually helps with

Exfoliation, Brightening

Watch for

Can increase sun sensitivity

Antioxidant

Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract

Badness

1.0 / 10

Rich in antioxidants, it helps protect the skin.

Usually helps with

Antioxidant

Watch for

None

Emulsifier/Preservative

Glyceryl Caprylate

Badness

0.0 / 10

Helps to stabilize the formula and has antimicrobial properties.

Usually helps with

Formula Stability, Preservation

Watch for

None

Thickener

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Badness

0.0 / 10

A polymer used to thicken the product.

Usually helps with

Texture

Watch for

None

Fragrance

Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil

Badness

3.0 / 10

Adds a scent to the product.

Usually helps with

Scent

Watch for

Can be a potential irritant for sensitive skin

Preservative/Emollient

Ethylhexylglycerin

Badness

1.0 / 10

Helps to preserve the product and can soften the skin.

Usually helps with

Preservation, Skin Conditioning

Watch for

None

Fragrance

Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Extract

Badness

3.0 / 10

Adds a natural fragrance to the product.

Usually helps with

Scent

Watch for

Can be a potential irritant for sensitive skin

Humectant

Polyglycerin-3

Badness

0.0 / 10

A moisturizing ingredient.

Usually helps with

Hydration

Watch for

None

Thickener

Dextrin

Badness

0.0 / 10

Used to thicken the product.

Usually helps with

Texture

Watch for

None

Chelating Agent

Disodium Edta

Badness

2.0 / 10

Helps to improve the stability and efficacy of the product.

Usually helps with

Product Stability

Watch for

None

Thickener

Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer

Badness

0.0 / 10

Helps to create the gel texture.

Usually helps with

Texture

Watch for

None

Solvent

T-Butyl Alcohol

Badness

2.0 / 10

Used as a solvent.

Usually helps with

Formula Stability

Watch for

None

Humectant

Butylene Glycol

Badness

1.0 / 10

Helps to hydrate the skin and improve product texture.

Usually helps with

Hydration, Texture

Watch for

None

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FAQ

The fast answers people actually need

Is this cleanser suitable for all skin types?

This cleanser is best suited for oily, combination, and normal skin types. While gentle, those with very dry or sensitive skin might prefer a cream or oil cleanser.

Can I use this as my only cleanser?

It's recommended to use this as the second step in a double cleanse routine, after an oil-based cleanser, to effectively remove all impurities.

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