Mizon Pore Fresh Mild Acid Gel Cleanser

Mizon

Pore Fresh Mild Acid Gel Cleanser

face gel cleanser

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
56%
Combination (dry)
56%
Balanced
86%
Combination (oily)
84%
Oily
84%

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The Mizon Pore Fresh Mild Acid Gel Cleanser is a gentle, low pH gel cleanser that effectively removes dirt, excess oil, and daily impurities while helping to keep your skin feeling soft, fresh, and comfortable. Enriched with Houttuynia Cordata to help soothe the skin, it cleanses without stripping away natural moisture, leaving your complexion balanced and healthy-looking. Free from artificial fragrance and artificial colorants, this refreshing cleanser is suitable for daily use and all skin types, including sensitive skin.

Key Insights

Benefits

5
Anti-Aging
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Soothing

Risks

1
Synthetic polymer

Full Ingredients

18 total
WATER LAURYL HYDROXYSULTAINE ACRYLATES COPOLYMER SODIUM CHLORIDE SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE POTASSIUM COCOYL GLYCINATE POTASSIUM COCOATE DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL HYDROXYACETOPHENONE CAPRYLYL GLYCOL ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF OIL HOUTTUYNIA CORDATA POWDER HEXYLENE GLYCOL ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN DISODIUM EDTA DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE TOCOPHEROL

About Pore Fresh Mild Acid Gel Cleanser

Overview

Pore Fresh Mild Acid Gel Cleanser is a lightweight gel cleanser from Mizon. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 18 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Ethylhexylglycerin, Water and Acrylates Copolymer, 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 Ethylhexylglycerin, Water, Acrylates Copolymer and Hydroxyacetophenone.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced, 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, oil control and cell renewal. 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, 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.

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 drying alcohol
  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • Contains essential oils, a common source of reactivity
  • 2 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)

Which skin types it suits

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

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin
  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily 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 4 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 2 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 2 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Dark Spot Fading 1 ingredient

    Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time

  • Evens Skin Tone 1 ingredient

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Oil Control Pore Minimizer Smooths Bumpy Skin

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
Acrylates Copolymer

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

2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, polymer with ethyl 2-propenoate and methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate

Hydration
Hydroxyacetophenone

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone

Anti-Aging Hydration
Ethylhexylglycerin

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)

Hydration
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

.alpha.-d-Glucopyranosiduronic acid, (3.beta.,20.beta.)-20-carboxy-11-oxo-30-norolean-12-en-3-yl 2-O-.beta.-d-glucopyranuronosyl-, dipotassium salt

Soothing Dark Spot Fading
Tocopherol

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Soothing

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 None

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening Low

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Low

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal None

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

What is and is not in it

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

Free from

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

Contains

  • Essential oils

    Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil

What to layer it with

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

Compatible with

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
  • BHA (salicylic acid)
  • PHAs (gluconolactone)
  • Benzoyl peroxide
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.

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
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Potassium Cocoate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil. 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.
Recorded ingredient risks
Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 18 ingredients on the label.

6
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

5
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

4
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

2
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

1
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

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

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 Lauryl Hydroxysultaine Surfactant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

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

Dodecyl(2-hydroxy-3-sulphonatopropyl)dimethylammonium

3 Acrylates Copolymer Occlusive
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Texture agent

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

2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, polymer with ethyl 2-propenoate and methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate

Hydration Synthetic polymer
3 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed October 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, January 2019, pages 1-42
  • Swiss Society of Chemists, September 2015, ePublication
4 Sodium Chloride Texture agent
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

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

Sodium chloride

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 Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate Surfactant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Solvent

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Disodium N-2-(N-(2-carboxymethoxyethyl)-N-carboxymethylamino)ethylcocamide

7 Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate Surfactant
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

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

8 Potassium Cocoate Surfactant
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Potassum salt of coconut acid

9 Dipropylene Glycol Texture agent
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol

10 Hydroxyacetophenone Antioxidant
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone

Anti-Aging Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Journal of Oleo Science, February 2019, pages 183-191
  • Applied Environmental Microbiology, June 2018, ePublication
  • Journal of Biosciences, May-June 2004, pages 345-353
  • Scientific Reports, April 2021, pages 1–7
11 Caprylyl Glycol Emollient
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Octane-1,2-diol

12 Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil is the essential oil obtained from the flowering tops and leaves of the Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis L., Lamiaceae

13 Houttuynia Cordata Powder
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Houttuynia Cordata Powder Extract is the powder obtained from the aeriel parts of Houttuynia cordata, Saururaceae

14 Hexylene Glycol Surfactant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Solvent

14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

2-Methylpentane-2,4-diol

15 Ethylhexylglycerin
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

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)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • PLoS One, October 2016, ePublication
  • Contact Dermatitis, May 2016, pages 281-288
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2013, pages 5S-21S
  • Personal Care, 2008, pages 1-4
  • Cosmetic Science Technology, 2006, pages 1-11
16 Disodium Edta Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Chelator

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

Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

17 Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

.alpha.-d-Glucopyranosiduronic acid, (3.beta.,20.beta.)-20-carboxy-11-oxo-30-norolean-12-en-3-yl 2-O-.beta.-d-glucopyranuronosyl-, dipotassium salt

Soothing Dark Spot Fading
8 scientific references
  • How to Care for Red, Sensitive Skin
  • 7 Best Products for Sensitive Skin
  • Skincare Tips for Calming Redness
  • Skin-Soothing Ingredients
  • How the Paula’s Choice CALM Collection Works
  • The Best Moisturizers for Sensitive Skin
  • The Best Ways to Treat Acne and Sensitive Skin
  • Skin Care for Extremely Dry, Sensitive Skin
18 Tocopherol Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Soothing
4 scientific references
  • Journal or Agricultural and Food Chemistry, June 2010, pages 7013-7020
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1212-1217
  • Canadian Family Physician, July 2006, pages 855-856
  • Dermatologic Surgery, April 1999, pages 311-315

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Pore Fresh Mild Acid Gel Cleanser?

WATER, LAURYL HYDROXYSULTAINE, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE, DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE, POTASSIUM COCOYL GLYCINATE, POTASSIUM COCOATE, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF OIL, HOUTTUYNIA CORDATA POWDER, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, TOCOPHEROL.

How do I use Pore Fresh Mild Acid Gel Cleanser?

Take an appropriate amount into your palm and lather it up by adding a small amount of warm water. Massage your face gently with the bubble using your palms in a circular motion. Rinse off with lukewarm water.

What skin types is Pore Fresh Mild Acid Gel Cleanser good for?

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.

Is Pore Fresh Mild Acid Gel 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 Fresh Mild Acid Gel Cleanser fungal acne safe?

2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Potassium Cocoate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Pore Fresh Mild Acid Gel Cleanser while pregnant?

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.

Is Pore Fresh Mild Acid Gel Cleanser fragrance free?

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

Does Pore Fresh Mild Acid Gel Cleanser contain alcohol?

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

Is Pore Fresh Mild Acid Gel Cleanser silicone free?

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

Does Pore Fresh Mild Acid Gel Cleanser contain essential oils?

Yes — it contains Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil.

Is Pore Fresh Mild Acid Gel Cleanser paraben free?

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

What can I layer with Pore Fresh Mild Acid Gel Cleanser?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.

When should I apply Pore Fresh Mild Acid Gel Cleanser?

Use it morning and evening, first step.

How many ingredients does Pore Fresh Mild Acid Gel Cleanser have?

It lists 18 ingredients, of which 0 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Pore Fresh Mild Acid Gel Cleanser?

Mizon.

Brand
Mizon

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