3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
BE THE SKIN
BHA+ Pore Zero 30 Second Exfoliator
face exfoliator
BE THE SKIN
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Take the skin testTransform your skin in just 30 seconds with BE THE SKIN BHA+ Pore Zero 30 Second Exfoliator, a 100g K-beauty peeling gel that delivers a radiant, smooth complexion. Formulated with 1% Willow-BHA™, glycolic acid (AHA), and natural cellulose, alongside soothing botanical extracts like aloe vera, apricot, and Chinese quince, this gentle exfoliator combines chemical and physical exfoliation to remove dead skin cells, unclog pores, and reduce blackheads without irritation.
BHA+ Pore Zero 30 Second Exfoliator is a lightweight exfoliator from BE THE SKIN. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 31 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Butylene Glycol, Glycerin and Propanediol, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol and Alcohol.
On richness alone it suits Balanced, Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. A few ingredients carry irritation flags, so reactive skin should patch test before using it on the whole face.
The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, oil control and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free, dye-free and oil-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance, essential oils and drying alcohol, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
Use it in the evening. In a routine it goes after cleansing, before serums. Start at once or twice a week and build up only if skin stays comfortable. Wear sunscreen the next morning — fresh exfoliation raises UV sensitivity.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
A few ingredients here carry irritation flags. Reactive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before using it on the whole face.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Targets breakouts by reducing bacteria and unclogging pores
Helps unclog pores and reduce blackheads for clearer skin
Refines texture by gently exfoliating rough, uneven patches
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Ethanol
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
D-Glucitol
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Castor oil (Ricinus communis), hydrogenated, ethoxylated (60 mol EO average molar ratio)
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
L-Arginine
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Scutellaria baicalensis, Lamiaceae
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Acetic acid, hydroxy-
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Salicylic acid
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Apple, Pyrus malus L., Rosaceae
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal
Hexyl Cinnamal
Alcohol
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
This product is the "Exfoliate" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 31 ingredients on the label.
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Dissolves and carries everything else
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Calms visible redness and irritation
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Forms a film that slows water loss
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Changes how the product smells or looks
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Cellulose
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Ethanol
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Salix Alba Bark Water is an aqueous solution containing volatile oils obtained by the distillation of the bark of the White Willow, Salix alba L., salicaceae
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
D-Glucitol
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Castor oil (Ricinus communis), hydrogenated, ethoxylated (60 mol EO average molar ratio)
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
L-Arginine
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
C10-30 alkyl propenoate, polymer with propenoic acid, butenoic acidand/or alkyl propenoates, product with propenyl sucrose ether or propenyl 2,2-dihydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract is an extract obtained from the fruits of the Star Anise, Illicium verum, Illiciaceae
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular odour. According to Article 19 of the Cosmetics Regulation, 'Perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw materials shall be referred to by the terms ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’. '
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Scutellaria baicalensis, Lamiaceae
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Phenylmethyleneoctanal; alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde; 2-Benzylideneoctanal; alpha-n-hexyl-beta-phenylacrolein
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Acetic acid, hydroxy-
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Coptis Japonica Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Coptis japonica, Ranunculaceae
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Salix Alba Bark Extract is an extract of the bark of the White Willow, Salix alba L., salicaceae
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Salicylic acid
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Vitis Vinifera Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Grape, Vitis Vinifera L., Vitaceae
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Papaya, Carica papaya L., Caricaceae
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Apple, Pyrus malus L., Rosaceae
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Prunus Mume Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of Prunus mume, Rosaceae
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycolipids are mixed substances which contain carbohydrates covalently attached to a lipid
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract is the extract derived from the fruit of Chaenomeles sinensis, Rosaceae
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octane-1,2-diol
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruits of the Apricot, Prunus armeniaca L., Rosaceae
Products in the same category that share this formula's distinguishing ingredients.
The Ordinary
Shares 5 key ingredients with BHA+ Pore Zero 30 Second Exfoliator: Glycolic Acid, Propanediol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol
JUMISO
Shares 5 key ingredients with BHA+ Pore Zero 30 Second Exfoliator: Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol
IUNIK
Shares 5 key ingredients with BHA+ Pore Zero 30 Second Exfoliator: Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
SKIN1004
Shares 5 key ingredients with BHA+ Pore Zero 30 Second Exfoliator: Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid
Medicube
Shares 5 key ingredients with BHA+ Pore Zero 30 Second Exfoliator: Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Alcohol, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid
LA MER
Shares 5 key ingredients with BHA+ Pore Zero 30 Second Exfoliator: Glycolic Acid, Propanediol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid
AQUA, CELLULOSE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ALCOHOL, GLYCERIN, SALIX ALBA BARK WATER, SORBITOL, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, ARGININE, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, ILLICIUM VERUM FRUIT EXTRACT, PARFUM, SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS ROOT EXTRACT, HEXYL CINNAMAL, GLYCOLIC ACID, COPTIS JAPONICA ROOT EXTRACT, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, PROPANEDIOL, SALIX ALBA BARK EXTRACT, SALICYLIC ACID, TROMETHAMINE, VITIS VINIFERA FRUIT EXTRACT, CARICA PAPAYA FRUIT EXTRACT, PYRUS MALUS FRUIT EXTRACT, PRUNUS MUME FRUIT EXTRACT, GLYCOLIPIDS, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, CHAENOMELES SINENSIS FRUIT EXTRACT, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, PRUNUS ARMENIACA FRUIT EXTRACT.
GLYCOLIC ACID, SALICYLIC ACID.
Dispense the exfoliator: Take a small amount of BE THE SKIN BHA+ Pore Zero 30 Second Exfoliator onto dry fingertips. Apply to dry skin: Spread the gel evenly over the face, avoiding the eye and mouth areas. Massage for 30 seconds: Gently roll in circular motions until clumps form, indicating dead skin cell removal. Rinse thoroughly: Wash off with lukewarm water, using 2-3 times weekly for best results.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced, Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
Some ingredients here carry irritation flags, so sensitive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before applying it to the whole face.
No ingredient in this formula is a recognised food source for malassezia, the yeast behind fungal acne.
It contains Salicylic Acid, which are usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy. Ask your doctor or midwife before using it.
No — it contains Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal.
Yes — it contains Alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
Yes — it contains Hexyl Cinnamal.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Azelaic acid, Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, Ceramides. Take more care combining it with Retinoids (retinol, retinal), Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.
Use it in the evening, after cleansing, before serums.
It lists 31 ingredients, of which 2 are recorded as actives.
BE THE SKIN.
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