Why this product
Those struggling with enlarged pores and excess oil production who want a lightweight, non-comedogenic treatment that visibly refines skin texture.
What it does: Concentrated treatment that minimizes pore appearance and controls oil production.
Skin types: oily, combination, acne-prone.
vs The Ordinary: $28 vs $55. While Western pore treatments often rely on harsh acids, this serum uses gentle Job's Tears extract with advanced extraction technology for effective yet non-irritating pore refinement.
Discussed in an estimated 145+ threads on r/AsianBeauty. Most common praise: Finally found a pore serum that doesn't dry out my skin but still works.
Pore refine step
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Where in your routine
Why this step exists in K-beauty
K-beauty believes in gentle yet effective pore care through plant-derived actives rather than harsh acids, focusing on long-term skin health and balance.
How to use
Key ingredients
Details
Western equivalent
The Ordinary
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
$55
While Western pore treatments often rely on harsh acids, this serum uses gentle Job's Tears extract with advanced extraction technology for effective yet non-irritating pore refinement.
The bottom line
Naruko Raw Jobs Tears Supercritical CO2 Pore Minimizing Serum is a pore refine that costs $28 for 30ml. The Western equivalent (The Ordinary) runs $55 — you save 49%. Best for oily, combination, acne-prone skin.