Pore Refining & Spot Correcting Concentrate
Serum
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Pore Refining & Spot Correcting Concentrate

Dermistry⁺
17Ingredients
0EU Banned
0Caution
0.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
82% Natural18% synthetic

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 4.9 — Suboptimal
4.9
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 4.9
Active ingredients: L-Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Glycolic Acid
L-Ascorbic Acid at pH 4.9: likely ineffective — above 4
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 4.9: acceptable but not ideal (5–7 is best)
Glycolic Acid at pH 4.9: likely ineffective — above 4.5
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 4.9, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Glycolic Acid is at pH 4.9, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Key Actives
Contains Vitamin CConfirmed
Contains vitamin C derivative
Vitamin C SerumConfirmed
Exfoliating SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

82% natural18% synthetic
14 natural 3 synthetic

Based on 17 ingredients analyzed. 82% natural and 18% synthetic.

Active ingredients1 active

Functions Overview (15)

solvent4:Aqua, Methylpropanediol, Pentylene Glycol, 2-Hexanediol
humectant4:Opuntia Streptacantha Stem Extract, Rhamnose, Trehalose, Glycerin
skin conditioning3:Pentylene Glycol, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Carnosine

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Viscous, serum-like — slightly "thick water" feel
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.