COSRX RED RICE INOSITOL Pore Clarifying Deep Cleanser

COSRX Red Rice Inositol Pore Clarifying Deep Cleanser has a stretchy, bouncy consistency that clings to the skin while it works, which is how COSRX gets it to pull out sebum and build-up. It is formulated at a low pH and does double duty as a daily wash and a rinse-off mask.

Two ways to use	Everyday cleanser or rinse-off mask
Texture	Stretchy and bouncy, grips the skin
pH	Low
Targets	Blackheads and whiteheads · clogged pores · oily shine · rough, dull texture · tightness after washing

What it actually does

• Cleans deep without two products. COSRX positions it as a thorough two-in-one — your daily wash and your weekly clarifying mask in the same tube.
• Clears what blocks the pore. Excess sebum, blackheads and whiteheads are all named, with visibly unclogged pores as the stated result.
• Lifts dead cells gently. The brand describes it refining how skin texture looks, leaving the surface softer and smoother.
• Does not leave skin stripped. Replenishing moisture and improving the barrier are listed benefits, aimed directly at the tight feeling most clarifying cleansers cause.
• Works on dullness too. A clearer, more radiant-looking complexion is part of what the formula is sold on.

How to use

1. As your daily wash: squeeze out enough for your face, work it into a lather with water in your hands, massage it over the whole face, then rinse.
2. As a rinse-off mask: your face needs to be dry for this one. Lay it on thickly, leaving the mouth and the eye area uncovered. Once a couple of minutes have passed, roll it off gently and finish with lukewarm water.

Cautions from the brand: stop using it and see a dermatologist if you get irritation, redness, swelling or itching during or after use. Do not apply it to skin that is broken or damaged. Store it out of direct sunlight and somewhere children cannot reach. If lather gets into your eyes, rinse them thoroughly — and see a dermatologist if discomfort continues.

Questions

What does low pH actually mean here?

It means the cleanser is formulated closer to the skin's own acidity rather than well above it. COSRX lists post-cleansing dryness and tightness among the things this product is built to avoid.

How often should I use the mask version?

The product information does not set a frequency for the mask step — it gives the method rather than a schedule. The daily cleanse is the routine use; treat the mask as the occasional deeper clean and watch how your skin takes it.

Will it help with blackheads?

Blackheads and whiteheads are both named targets, alongside clogged pores and the sebum behind them. The bouncy texture adhering to skin is what the brand credits for lifting that build-up away.

Can I use it on irritated skin?

Not on broken or damaged skin — COSRX says to avoid that. And if you develop redness, swelling or itching while using it, stop and speak to a dermatologist.

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 are for defective, damaged or expired items only, reported within 1 day of delivery, refunded to the original payment method within 15–30 days.