JUMISO Pore-Purifying Salicylic Acid Foaming Cleanser

JUMISO

Pore-Purifying Salicylic Acid Foaming Cleanser

face foam cleanser

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General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
48%
Combination (dry)
48%
Balanced
78%
Combination (oily)
92%
Oily
92%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
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Actives
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The Jumiso Pore-Purifying Salicylic Acid Foaming Cleanser is a gentle, low pH cleanser designed to purify and exfoliate without drying out the skin. Featuring 0.5% salicylic acid and blue clay, this non-comedogenic formula unclogs pores, controls oil, and removes dead skin cells, revealing a smoother, brighter complexion. Enriched with apple extract and Coptis japonica root extract, it offers soothing and moisturizing benefits, making it ideal for all skin types, including acne-prone skin. This cleanser leaves skin refreshed and balanced, promoting a glass-skin glow and refined texture with each use.

Key Insights

Benefits

7
Anti-Acne
Anti-Aging
Blackhead Reducing
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Oil Control
Smooths Bumpy Skin

Active Ingredients

2
AHA BHA

Full Ingredients

17 total
WATER GLYCERIN SODIUM COCOYL GLYCINATE SODIUM LAUROYL GLUTAMATE SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE BUTYLENE GLYCOL GLYCERYL STEARATE 1,2-HEXANEDIOL SALICYLIC ACID BHA CITRIC ACID AHA DIMETHYL SULFONE MONTMORILLONITE ILLITE DEXTRIN GARDENIA FLORIDA FRUIT EXTRACT MALIC ACID AHA PYRUS MALUS FRUIT EXTRACT

About Pore-Purifying Salicylic Acid Foaming Cleanser

Overview

Pore-Purifying Salicylic Acid Foaming Cleanser is a watery-light foam cleanser from JUMISO. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 17 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

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 Glycerin, Butylene Glycol and Water, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Water and Glyceryl Stearate.

Who it suits

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.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, brightening and tone and soothing. 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.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free and microplastic-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.

Where it fits in a routine

It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes first step. Use on damp skin and rinse thoroughly. Follow with a toner or essence while skin is still slightly damp.

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.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • No fragrance or declared allergens
  • No essential oils
  • No drying alcohol
  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • One ingredient could feed malassezia (fungal acne)
  • Contains ingredients usually flagged for review during pregnancy

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

May suit

  • Balanced skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

Sensitive 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.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 5 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 3 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Oil Control 3 ingredients

    Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness

  • Anti-Acne 1 ingredient

    Targets breakouts by reducing bacteria and unclogging pores

  • Blackhead Reducing 1 ingredient

    Helps unclog pores and reduce blackheads for clearer skin

  • Evens Skin Tone 1 ingredient

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Smooths Bumpy Skin 1 ingredient

    Refines texture by gently exfoliating rough, uneven patches

Does not target

Dark Spot Fading Pore Minimizer Soothing

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.

Key ingredients

The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.

Water

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

Hydration
Glycerin

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
Butylene Glycol

6th 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)

Hydration
Glyceryl Stearate

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol

Hydration
Salicylic Acid BHA

9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Salicylic acid

Anti-Acne Anti-Aging Blackhead Reducing
Citric Acid AHA

10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

Montmorillonite

12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Montmorillonite

Oil Control
Illite

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Clay mineral having an intermediate composition between montmorillonite and muscovite

Oil Control
Dextrin

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Dextrin

Oil Control
Malic Acid AHA

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butenedioic acid, hydroxy-, (2S)-

Evens Skin Tone Smooths Bumpy Skin
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

17th 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

Anti-Aging Hydration

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration High

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support None

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control Low

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening None

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing None

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal Low

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (3)

Supporting ingredients (14)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Water Glycerin Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate Butylene Glycol Glyceryl Stearate 1,2-hexanediol Dimethyl Sulfone Montmorillonite Illite Dextrin Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • Fragrance-free
  • Essential-oil-free
  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • Oil-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Use with caution

  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)

    Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • BHA (salicylic acid)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • PHAs (gluconolactone)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • Benzoyl peroxide

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Cleanse" step.

  • Use on damp skin and rinse thoroughly.
  • Follow with a toner or essence while skin is still slightly damp.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Contains Salicylic Acid, usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
1 ingredient could feed malassezia: Glyceryl Stearate. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive 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.

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 17 ingredients on the label.

6
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

5
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

4
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

3
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

2
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

2
Exfoliant

Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells

2
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

2
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

1
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

1
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

1
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

1
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Water Solvent
Estimated level
30–80%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

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

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
2 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
3 Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate Surfactant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Glycine, N-coco acyl derivs., sodium salts

4 Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate Surfactant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Sodium hydrogen N-(1-oxododecyl)-L-glutamate

5 Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate Surfactant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is the sodium salt of the coconut fatty acid amide of N-methyltaurine. It conforms generally to the formula

6 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

6th 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)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • US Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations</em>, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2011, pages 5S-16S
  • Skin Research and Technology, November 2007, pages 417-24
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, September 1985, pages 223-248
7 Glyceryl Stearate Emollient
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Cosmeticsinfoorg, Accessed November 2021, ePublication
  • Drugs in Context, April 2018, pages 1-14
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2007, pages 1–30
8 1,2-hexanediol Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

9 Salicylic Acid Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Exfoliant, Preservative

9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Salicylic acid

Anti-Acne Anti-Aging Blackhead Reducing
10 scientific references
  • Experimental Dermatology, July 2019, pages 786-794
  • European Commission Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety, June 2019, pages 1-70
  • Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, April 2018, pages 245-251
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, January-February 2017, pages 55-58
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, August 2015, pages 455-461
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, November 2010, pages 135-142
  • Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery, September 2008, pages 170-176
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, April 2007, pages 651-663
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, February 2000, pages 21-52
  • Seminars in Dermatology, December 1990, pages 305-308
10 Citric Acid Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Chelator, pH adjuster

10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

11 Dimethyl Sulfone Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Dimethyl sulphone

12 Montmorillonite Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Montmorillonite

Oil Control
8 scientific references
  • Oil-Absorbing Ingredients
  • Help for Oily Skin
  • Salicylic Acid for Skin
  • How BHA Exfoliants Work
  • Which BHA Exfoliant is Right for Me?
  • Niacinamide Benefits: What Does Niacinamide Do for Skin?
  • The Best Toners for Oily Skin
  • The Best Moisturizers for Oily, Acne-Prone Skin
13 Illite Exfoliant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Exfoliant, Texture agent

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Clay mineral having an intermediate composition between montmorillonite and muscovite

Oil Control
14 Dextrin Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Dextrin

Oil Control
8 scientific references
  • Oil-Absorbing Ingredients
  • Help for Oily Skin
  • Salicylic Acid for Skin
  • How BHA Exfoliants Work
  • Which BHA Exfoliant is Right for Me?
  • Niacinamide Benefits: What Does Niacinamide Do for Skin?
  • The Best Toners for Oily Skin
  • The Best Moisturizers for Oily, Acne-Prone Skin
15 Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Cape Jasmine, Gardenia Florida L., Rubiaceae

16 Malic Acid Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, pH adjuster

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butenedioic acid, hydroxy-, (2S)-

Evens Skin Tone Smooths Bumpy Skin
6 scientific references
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, August 2018, pages 21-28
  • Molecules, April 2018, page 863
  • https://wwwcir-safetyorg/sites/default/files/malic%20acidpdf
  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open, December 2016, ePublication
  • Biological Research, January 2015, ePublication
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigative Dermatology, November 2010, pages 135-142
17 Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

17th 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

Anti-Aging Hydration

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Pore-Purifying Salicylic Acid Foaming Cleanser?

WATER, GLYCERIN, SODIUM COCOYL GLYCINATE, SODIUM LAUROYL GLUTAMATE, SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERYL STEARATE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, SALICYLIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, DIMETHYL SULFONE, MONTMORILLONITE, ILLITE, DEXTRIN, GARDENIA FLORIDA FRUIT EXTRACT, MALIC ACID, PYRUS MALUS FRUIT EXTRACT.

What are the active ingredients in Pore-Purifying Salicylic Acid Foaming Cleanser?

SALICYLIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, MALIC ACID.

How do I use Pore-Purifying Salicylic Acid Foaming Cleanser?

Use as first step of skincare. Can be used as morning cleanser or 2nd cleanser in double cleansing.

What skin types is Pore-Purifying Salicylic Acid Foaming Cleanser good for?

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.

Is Pore-Purifying Salicylic Acid Foaming Cleanser good for sensitive 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.

Is Pore-Purifying Salicylic Acid Foaming Cleanser fungal acne safe?

One ingredient could feed malassezia: Glyceryl Stearate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that it will cause a breakout.

Can I use Pore-Purifying Salicylic Acid Foaming Cleanser while pregnant?

It contains Salicylic Acid, which are usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy. Ask your doctor or midwife before using it.

Is Pore-Purifying Salicylic Acid Foaming Cleanser fragrance free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.

Does Pore-Purifying Salicylic Acid Foaming Cleanser contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is Pore-Purifying Salicylic Acid Foaming Cleanser silicone free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.

Does Pore-Purifying Salicylic Acid Foaming Cleanser contain essential oils?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.

Is Pore-Purifying Salicylic Acid Foaming Cleanser paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Pore-Purifying Salicylic Acid Foaming Cleanser?

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.

When should I apply Pore-Purifying Salicylic Acid Foaming Cleanser?

Use it morning and evening, first step.

How many ingredients does Pore-Purifying Salicylic Acid Foaming Cleanser have?

It lists 17 ingredients, of which 3 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Pore-Purifying Salicylic Acid Foaming Cleanser?

JUMISO.

Brand
JUMISO

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