Etude House's Wonder Pore Freshner
Yes, it's spelled freshner and not freshener (the correct spelling), don't ask me why!
I got a 500mL bottle of this from YesStyle Australia for $31.41
Now, this products claims to be 10-in-1 having 10 benefits which are:
- Balance skin's ideal pH level
- Refine skin tone
- Keeps elasticity of pores
- Removes dead skin cells from the skin's surface
- Cleanse pores with cooling effect
- Deep cleanse pores
- Minimize appearance of pores
- Moisturizes skin
- Controls sebum
- Smoothes the skin
Ingredients: Water, Alcohol, Butylene glycol, Betaine, Peppermint extract, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract, Sugarcane extract, Lemon fruit extract, Orange fruit extract, Chamaecyparis obtusa water, Gingko biloba leaf extract, Sugar maple extract, Gentiana lutea root extract, Artemisia absinthium extract, Arnica montana flower extract, Achillea millefolium extract, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hyaluronate, Acetic acid, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol
Looking at the ingredients, alcohol is the second most concentrated ingredient in the list which, every skincare-lover would know.
That's why if you've got sensitive skin, I suggest not trying this product and go for a milder product.
I've been using it for a couple of months now.
It comes in a big plastic bottle, and the way you get the product out of the bottle is absolutely adorable (maybe it's because I never came across something like this before).
Basically, you get a cotton pad, press it down and the liquid comes out from the top.
Cool huh?
The consistency of it is really watery and it doesn't leave any residue.
I don't notice much of a smell coming from it, maybe someone with a sensitive nose would notice a really slight minty/alcohol smell?
I don't see much of a difference in the size of my pores. However, I do like how this really wipes away all the excess oil on my face, making my face feel really clean and fresh. I'll probably continue using this especially during the summer when my face gets too oily during the day.
THE FINAL VERDICT
Pros:
Light fresh smell
Didn't cause break outs
Wipes off oil for a fresher feel
Cons:
Alcohol (may be too harsh for certain skin types)
Pros:
Light fresh smell
Didn't cause break outs
Wipes off oil for a fresher feel
Cons:
Alcohol (may be too harsh for certain skin types)
Packaging: 8/10
Ease of use: 8/10
Effectiveness: 7/10
Affordability: 5/10
Repurchase: No, because this huge bottle would last me forever & I'm keen on trying other products








