[REVIEW] Etude House Baking Powder Pore Cleansing Foam (Before and After)

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[1]🥣Ingredients Breakdown [2]Instructions [3]Results VS. Claims [4]Before&After [5]Verdict

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• Price (use this link): 10.80$ (If you use my code: DEWILDE you can get up to 5% off on any YesStyle purchase at checkout)

• Texture: Velvety-soft and creamy

• What you get: 160 ml

• Cruelty-free: No

• Instagram: @etudeofficial

+Ingredients:

Ingredients of the Etude House Baking Powder Pore Cleansing Foam: Glycerin, Water/​Aqua/​Eau, Stearic Acid (Emollient + Viscosity Control), Myristic Acid (Surfactant/Cleansing + Emulsifying), PEG-32 (Moisturizer/Humectant + Solvent), Potassium Hydroxide (Buffering), Palmitic Acid (Emollient), Microcrystalline Cellulose, Lauric Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine (Surfactant/Cleansing + Stabilizes Bubbles), Glyceryl Stearate (Emollient + Viscosity Control), PEG-100 Stearate (Emollient + Emulsifying), ♦️Fragrance/​Parfum, Silica (Viscosity Controlling + Absorbent /Mattifier), Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate (Emulsifying + Surfactant/Cleansing), Polyquaternium-7 (Anti-static + Film Former (makes it so that the product is continuous and supple when applied), Sodium Chloride (Viscosity Control), Sodium Bicarbonate, Disodium EDTA (Chelating), Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Lactic Acid

🥣In-Depth Details Of Interesting Ingredients:

Glycerine: Widely used as a quality Hydrator (occurs naturally in skin, and its chemical structure attracts water). You can find this ingredient in most good skin-replenishing products.

Microcrystalline Cellulose: ‘‘In skincare, it comes as a fine or less fine white powder. The less fine (bigger particle size) version is used as a gentle scrubbing agent (a nice natural, biodegradable alternative to now banned plastic polyethylene), and the ultra-fine version is used as a helper ingredient that gives a super-silky, soft touch, reduces tackiness or greasiness and can also be used as a mattifying agent.’

Lauric Acid: Some research shows potential as an anti-acneic and anti-inflammatory agent

Sodium Bicarbonate: Abrasive/Scrub + Potentially Antimicrobial

Lactic Acid: A form of AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid), which is a class of acid that reduces cell adhesion in the top layer of the skin (decrease cellular bond between corneocytes), which leads to an exfoliating effect. AHAs have also been shown to increase the production of mucopolysaccharides and collagen in the skin. [Anti-Acne + Anti-Aging + Brightening + Antioxidative]

♦️Controversial Ingredient:

Parfum/Fragrance: A lot of people assimilate alcohol and fragrances in skincare to dehydration and irritation. I would recommend that you watch this video: "Is Alcohol Safe in Skincare Products?" (by Liah Yoo, who worked at Korea's largest beauty company, AmorePacific, and now also has her own brand: KraveBeauty) and consult the links provided in the infobox which refer to published scientific studies and articles. The main point is: yes, alcohol and fragrance can be very stripping and irritating to the skin, but it all depends on how they are used and combined in the final formulation (their ratio, the reactions they have with other ingredients, etc.…). I personally didn't react badly to this cleanser.

+How to use the Etude House Baking Powder Pore Cleansing Foam

1.Squeeze out the adequate amount and rub it to lather.

2.Gently roll it over your face.

3.Rinse it off thoroughly with lukewarm water

+What does the Etude House Baking Powder Pore Cleansing Foam do?

[Claims put together from e-pamphlet]

1.Deep cleansing with Soft and Creamy bubble-lather: I have combination and acne-prone skin, which gets very oil in the T-zone. This cleanser is potent enough to make my skin feel 100% clean after using it. As for the texture, when mixing it with water, it becomes velvety-soft and creamy, but you won't get a lot of bubbles out of this one.

2.Micro-sized baking powder’s powerful cleansing performance erases makeup effectively, clears dirt and oil inside the pores: There is no baking powder in the formula. The ingredient they are referring to is Sodium Bicarbonate which is commonly known as baking soda. Baking powder is composed of baking soda and a dry acid. In contrast, baking soda needs an acid to yield the same results as a baking powder (at least in cooking). However, there are a couple of acids in the formula (like lactic acid and stearic acid), so I get why they would call it baking powder. Either way, I think that most of the 'exfoliant' in this formula is actually the Microcrystalline Cellulose, a fine powder made out of the cell walls of green plants. This is pure speculation on my part, but since it can act as an exfoliant and is present in higher concentrations than the baking soda, it might just be the case (especially since labeling the product as 'microcrystalline cellulose' instead of 'baking powder' isn't as sexy). Regardless of which is doing the exfoliating part, the cleanser itself is exfoliating and clears out dirt, oil, and blackheads on and around the nose (that's where I noticed the most significant difference). I also had a couple of blackheads on my cheek (the ones that don't go away unless you squeeze them out), but they are still there, so I'm guessing the Etude House Baking Powder Pore Cleansing Foam doesn't work on them.

Finally, for makeup, it does a pretty great job. I tried it on waterproof makeup, and it almost entirely got rid of it. However, I would not personally use it as a makeup remover because I don't like abrasive things near my eyes - no matter how soft or mild.

3.This product is essentially a physical exfoliant, and while the powder is fine enough not to cause any damage on its own, this will largely depend on how gentle you are with your skin while using it. From my experience, pressing the product too hard on your skin or using it for too long before washing it off will result in redness and a few breakouts (I've had 3). However, if you just use it like any other cleanser, not too long and not too hard, your skin will probably be just fine. Personally, I'm not too fond of physical exfoliators: I don't want to worry about the pressure I'm applying on my skin or the duration of time I'm using a product for. But, If you can supervise yourself, you'll probably enjoy this cleanser. The exfoliation it provides is effective as my skin's texture is more even.

The Before and After pictures don’t quite capture the extent of how much this has helped with blackheads on my nose, but you’ll have to take my word for it. My acne scars also mildly brightened up, but it wasn’t too noticeable of a result. If you want a brightening exfoliator, I suggest checking out the SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense Serum or the Some By MI Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Serum and Healing Bark Golden Tree Bark Mask for non-exfoliating brightening products.

I would recommend this product based on the skin type you have, your primary concern, and whether or not you can handle being gentle with your skin when using a physical exfoliator. If blackheads on and around your nose are a concern, this is a great option - it won’t get rid of all of them but will significantly diminish them. In that particular case, I recommend the product even if you aren’t particularly gentle with your skin, but you’ll need to use it 2 to 3 times per week instead of every day. This cleanser is also a good option if you have combination skin since it cleanses the cleanse thoroughly without leaving it dry. However, if you have sensitive or dry skin, try your luck elsewhere.

And finally, for people with acne-prone skin: if you currently have acne on your face, check this post out instead: [10] Anti-Acne products that actually work + A Skincare routine, and if you don’t have any active acne on your face, you could try out this product, but I would recommend on using it maybe only once a day and alternating with another non-exfoliating one just in case.

+BENEFITS:

1. Deep cleanser

2. Brightens skin up a bit

3. Reduces blackheads on and around the nose

4. Washes off non-waterproof makeup

-CONS:

1. Not suitable for sensitive skin and people with active acne

2. It might not be ‘mild’ as an exfoliator if you apply too much pressure/over-use it/use it on your skin for too long
   
   

   🥣🥣🥣Score: 2.9/5 ——— This is a good exfoliating cleanser, especially when it comes to controlling blackheads on the nose. However, I’m not personally a fan of physical exfoliators due to the cons they can have if you misuse them. In a world where there are many blackhead products and chemical exfoliators, I just don’t personally see the point of this product.

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