It won’t erase your pores, but it will prep your skin like a dream. | Olivetalk | K-Beauty reviews by influencers | Korean skincare & makeup
It won’t erase your pores, but it will prep your skin like a dream.
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It won’t erase your pores, but it will prep your skin like a dream.

Okay. Let me start by saying I’ve been through my share of pore-cleaning products. Peeling gels, clay masks, nose strips (yikes), and every kind of exfoliator you can think of. 

 

My skin? Oily, prone to congestion, with the kind of texture that makes foundation float instead of blend unless I prep properly. I don’t expect miracles from any cleanser, but I do expect it to help keep things under control.

That’s exactly what the HANYUL Pure Artemisia Cleansing Pack Foam does.

 

This isn’t your “remove blackheads in 2 minutes” kind of cleanser — and I’m honestly thankful for that. Instead, it’s gentle but purposeful. 

 

 

I started using it twice a week like a mild mask/cleanser hybrid:

• I’d apply a slightly thicker layer than usual, let it sit for 1-2 minutes while I scroll, and then rinse with lukewarm water.

• After patting my skin dry, I use a clean cotton swab or textured pad to gently go over my nose and chin.

• The result? The sebum plugs are looser and easier to remove without having to force anything.

 

There’s something super satisfying about it — like your pores are quietly opening up, not screaming in irritation.

 

Bonus: The mugwort scent is subtle and relaxing. It has that hanbang spa vibe that makes you feel like you know what you’re doing (even if you don’t).

 

Is it a miracle cure? No.

Is it a great long-term teammate in the battle against sebaceous filaments and congestion? Absolutely.

 

Perfect for:

• Oily skin girlies who want to prep skin before extractions

• Sensitive types who hate harsh cleansers

• Anyone who loves a practical, no-frills product that earns its place on your shelf

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    Influencer
    28 days ago
    pores don’t “open quietly,” they don’t open at all. that’s not a thing
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    Influencer
    28 days ago
    Wait what? Are you serious? I've believed that it opens when you put something warm around pore-areas like for years..
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    Influencer
    28 days ago
    @Influencer It doesn't open or close girlie. I looked it up and the open pores just are used for the visible pores !!!
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    Influencer
    28 days ago
    @Influencer Pretty shocking
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    Influencer
    28 days ago
    this made my blackheads worse lol how’s it helping prep anything
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    Influencer
    28 days ago
    tried the mask method and it did absolutely nothing. waste of time
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    Influencer
    28 days ago
    Never done that before but it already sounds dumb
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    Influencer
    28 days ago
    this gave me more texture, not less. feels like a scam in a cute tube
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    Influencer
    28 days ago
    y’all keep calling this gentle but my skin felt tight and dry after every wash
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    Influencer
    28 days ago
    As someone whose skin turns red at the mere sight of most pore products, this gentle approach sounds perfect. Tired of feeling like I have to choose between clear skin and a damaged moisture barrier.
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    Influencer
    28 days ago
    Does this actually do anything different from a regular cleanser? Or is the mask step just placebo effect?
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    Influencer
    28 days ago
    This seems like exactly what i need!! I'm sold now
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