1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
JUMISO
Blackhead Melting Softener Special Set
face nose exfoliator
JUMISO
face nose exfoliator
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Take the skin testThe JUMISO Blackhead Melting Softener Special Set is a targeted pore-care system created to dissolve stubborn blackheads and sebum buildup without irritation. The formula features a gentle yet powerful combination of succinic acid, PHA (gluconolactone), and cypress water, which work together to exfoliate, purify, and soothe the skin.
Blackhead Melting Softener Special Set is a watery-light exfoliator from JUMISO. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 28 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as very light — essentially a water-and-humectant base with little emollient weight. With almost no emollient load it should absorb quickly and finish close to matte. Hydration is handled by Butylene Glycol, Glycerin and Ethylhexylglycerin, 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, Ethylhexylglycerin and Propanediol.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Panthenol, Arctium Majus Root Extract, Succinic Acid and Sodium Hyaluronate.
On richness alone it suits Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, oil control and brightening and tone. 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 fragrance-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain essential oils, 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.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
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
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Targets breakouts by reducing bacteria and unclogging pores
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
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.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% 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)
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Arctium Majus Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the burdock, Arctium majus, Compositae
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is the extract of the flowers, leaves and stems of the St. John's wort, Hypericum perforatum L., Hypericaceae
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
D-Glucitol
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
D-Glucono-1,5-lactone
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butanedioic acid
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol
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.
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
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.
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 28 ingredients on the label.
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Dissolves and carries everything else
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Calms visible redness and irritation
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Forms a film that slows water loss
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
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.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Hamamelis Virginiana Water is an aqueous solution containing natural volatile oils obtained by the distillation of twigs, bark and leaves of of the Witch Hazel, Hamamelis virginiana L., Hamamelidaceae
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Sage, Salvia officinalis L., Lamiaceae
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% 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)
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Arctium Majus Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the burdock, Arctium majus, Compositae
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from Chamaecyparis obtusa, Cupressaceae
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract is an extract of the fresh leaves of the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus globulus, Myrtaceae
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Balmint, Melissa officinalis L., Labiatae
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is the extract of the flowers, leaves and stems of the St. John's wort, Hypericum perforatum L., Hypericaceae
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Soap Wort, Saponaria officinalis L., Caryophyllaceae
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
D-Glucitol
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
D-Glucono-1,5-lactone
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
L-Aspartic acid, N,N'-1,2-ethanediylbis-, trisodium salt
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
4-Methyl-1-(1-methylethyl)-3-cyclohexen-1-ol
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butanedioic acid
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the leaves of the Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, Myrtaceae
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is the hydrolysate of Hyaluronic Acid derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Punica Granatum Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of the Pomegranate, Punica granatum L., Punicaceae
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
28th 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
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WATER, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA WATER, SALVIA OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ARCTIUM MAJUS ROOT EXTRACT, CHAMAECYPARIS OBTUSA WATER, EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS LEAF EXTRACT, MELISSA OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT, GLYCERIN, HYPERICUM PERFORATUM FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT, SAPONARIA OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT, SORBITOL, GLUCONOLACTONE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, PROPANEDIOL, TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE, 4-TERPINEOL, SUCCINIC ACID, BETAINE, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF WATER, PANTHENOL, HYALURONIC ACID, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE, PUNICA GRANATUM FLOWER EXTRACT, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL.
GLUCONOLACTONE, PANTHENOL, HYALURONIC ACID, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE.
After cleansing, soak one or two included cotton pads with the Blackhead Melting Softener. Apply to areas prone to blackheads (nose, chin, T-zone). Leave on for 10 to 15 minutes to soften sebum and debris inside the pores. Gently remove softened sebum using clean pore-care tools. Rinse skin thoroughly with lukewarm water and pat dry.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
No ingredient in this formula is a recognised food source for malassezia, the yeast behind fungal acne.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
Yes — it contains Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Benzoyl peroxide, Azelaic acid, Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide. Take more care combining it with Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone) — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.
Use it in the evening, after cleansing, before serums.
It lists 28 ingredients, of which 5 are recorded as actives.
JUMISO.
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