Blackhead Solutions 7 Day Deep Pore Cleanse & Scrub

Clinique Blackhead Solutions 7 Day Deep Pore Cleanse & Scrub is one tube doing three jobs — daily cleanser, physical scrub and deep-cleansing mask. It is pitched at pores and blackheads specifically, and Clinique lists it as suitable across every skin type, sensitive included.

Skin types	Normal, oily, combination, dry and sensitive
Targets	Pores and oiliness
Three uses	Cleanser · scrub · five-minute mask
Key ingredients	Salicylic acid · glucosamine · silica · kaolin clay · laminaria saccharina · vitamin E
Free from	Parabens · phthalates · fragrance · oil · allergy tested · non-acnegenic

What it actually does

• Acids plus grit. Clinique pairs salicylic acid with glucosamine to lift away dead surface cells — chemical and physical exfoliation working at the same time.
• Pulls debris out of the pore. Kaolin clay, silica and laminaria saccharina extract are the trio credited with dislodging the dirt, oil and build-up behind blackheads.
• Keeps oil down. Controlling excess sebum is part of how it is meant to stop new blackheads forming.
• Vitamin E to settle skin afterwards. Included so an exfoliating wash does not leave skin feeling raw.
• What Clinique's research reported. The blackhead number is 94%, measured over a six-week stretch on a twice-a-day schedule. Pores have their own two figures: a 75% drop in visibility on first use, rising to 92% by the seven-day mark. All of this is the brand's own research — individual results vary.
• Tested for tolerance. Allergy tested and non-acnegenic, with no fragrance and no oil in the formula.

How to use

1. As an everyday wash and scrub: massage it gently over wet skin with no makeup on it, morning and night.
2. Rinse with water and follow with the moisturiser you normally use.
3. If you are using it daily this way, Clinique says there is no need to also use it as a mask.
4. As a five-minute mask: spread a thin layer across the whole face or only where you need it, once or twice a week, then rinse and moisturise.
5. Keep it away from the eye area.

Is it right for you?

Questions

Can I use it twice a day without overdoing it?

That is the recommended routine, and it is what the six-week blackhead figure is based on. If your skin feels tight or looks irritated, drop back to once a day.

Do I use it as a scrub and a mask?

Pick one. Clinique states that if you are already using it as a daily cleanser and scrub, the mask step is unnecessary. The mask route is once or twice weekly instead.

Is it suitable for sensitive skin?

Sensitive is on the list of suitable skin types, and the formula is non-acnegenic, allergy tested, and carries neither fragrance nor oil. It still contains salicylic acid and physical exfoliants, so start gently.

How soon will I see a difference in my pores?

Clinique's research puts a 75% reduction in how visible pores look at the immediate mark, rising to 92% after one week. Blackheads are the longer game at six weeks.

Delivery, payment and returns?

Delivery takes 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. Payment is by credit card, debit card, Instapay or mobile wallet — no cash on delivery. Returns cover defective, damaged or expired items only, reported within 1 day of delivery, refunded to the original payment method within 15–30 days.