Pore Cleanse Gel Intense

exfoliant · 150 ml · Skincare

Medik8 Pore Cleanse Gel Intense is free of fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 23-ingredient list, with glycerin, salicylic acid and lactic acid. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains essential oils (Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Herb Oil, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil), labelled fragrance allergens (Linalool, Limonene) and sulfates (Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate).

Fragrance-free
Contains essential oils
Contains labelled fragrance allergens
No drying alcohol
Contains sulfates
Silicone-free
Paraben-free
No MI/MCI

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Key ingredients in Pore Cleanse Gel Intense

Glycerin
A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.
Salicylic acid (BHA)
An oil-soluble exfoliant that clears inside pores.
Lactic acid (AHA)
A gentler, hydrating exfoliant.
Mandelic acid
A large-molecule AHA that exfoliates slowly and gently.

Full ingredient list, decoded

23 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1Aqua (Water)Aqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2Sodium C14-16 Olefin SulfonateSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a cleansing agent, called a surfactant, made from…Sulfates
3Sodium CocoamphoacetateA mild, plant-derived cleansing agent made from coconut-based fatty acids. It lifts oil…
4Cocamidopropyl HydroxysultaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that lifts oil and dirt and helps create a…
5GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
6Mandelic Acid
7Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
8Isopentyldiol
9MaltodextrinMaltodextrin is a powdery, sugar-like starch fragment made by partly breaking down…
10Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
11Salicylic AcidSalicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid, or BHA, that gently exfoliates skin and helps…
12Lactic AcidLactic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid, a mild acid that loosens dead skin cells and…
13Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Flower Extract
14Garcinia Mangostana (Mangosteen) Peel Extract
15PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
16Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil
17Disodium EDTADisodium EDTA is a salt of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, a chelating agent that…
18Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Herb OilEssential oils
19EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
20Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf OilEssential oils
21Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Leaf OilEssential oils
22LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
23LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens

Source: Medik8 product page, eu.medik8.com/products/pore-cleanse-gel-intense, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	None listed	—
Essential oils	Contains	Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Herb Oil (#18), Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil (#20), Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Leaf Oil (#21)
Labelled fragrance allergens	Contains	Linalool (#22), Limonene (#23)
Drying alcohol	None listed	—
Sulfates	Contains	Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate (#2)
Silicones	None listed	—
Parabens	None listed	—
MI / MCI	None listed	—
Formaldehyde releasers	None listed	—
Mineral oil & petrolatum	None listed	—
Lanolin	None listed	—
Chemical UV filters	None listed	—

Frequently asked questions

Is Medik8 Pore Cleanse Gel Intense fragrance-free?

Yes. Medik8 Pore Cleanse Gel Intense lists no parfum or fragrance, but it does contain essential oils (Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Herb Oil, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil, Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Leaf Oil). Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does Medik8 Pore Cleanse Gel Intense contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: yes (Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate). Parabens: none listed.

What is Medik8 Pore Cleanse Gel Intense good for?

By its ingredient list it fits mi allergy, acne-prone skin, body acne and psoriasis: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Glycerin, Salicylic acid (BHA), Lactic acid (AHA) and Mandelic acid.