What is ETUDE Baking Powder Pore Cleansing Foam?
The ETUDE Baking Powder Pore Cleansing Foam is a deep-cleansing face wash from ETUDE, one of Korea's best-known beauty brands. Its thick, viscous cream contains fine baking powder, the ingredient also called sodium bicarbonate, together with soft cleansing particles. Massaged over damp skin, it turns into a rich, cushiony foam that clears away oil, everyday grime and dull, built-up surface cells.
It has become a favourite for oily skin and for people who struggle with blackheads across the nose and chin. The 160ml tube is designed as a second-step cleanser, used after makeup removal. Browse the full ETUDE range for more.
Why baking powder?
Baking powder has a mild polishing action. In a cleanser it helps lift away the oil and debris that make pores look bigger and blackheads more obvious, giving a smoother, fresher feel after rinsing.
ETUDE Baking Powder Pore Cleansing Foam benefits: what it does for your skin
Deep clean for oily skin
The dense lather cuts through excess sebum, sweat and pollution, which is welcome after a hot day in the city. See more ways to manage shine in our oil control edit.
Clearer-looking pores and blackheads
By clearing away the build-up that collects in the T-zone, regular use helps visible pores and blackheads look less noticeable over time.
Smoother, brighter-looking skin
Removing dull, dead surface cells leaves skin feeling softer and looking fresher, a quick win for tired, dull skin. Our dullness edit has more ideas.
ETUDE Baking Powder Pore Cleansing Foam key ingredients
| Ingredient | What it does |
|---|---|
| Sodium bicarbonate (baking powder) | Gives a gentle polishing effect and helps lift grime |
| Microcrystalline cellulose and silica | Fine particles that help clear surface cells and oil |
| Stearic, myristic and lauric acids with potassium hydroxide | Create the rich, creamy foam |
| Glycerin | Helps the skin keep some moisture during cleansing |
| Cocamidopropyl betaine | A mild cleansing agent that boosts the lather |
The formula also contains fragrance, which is worth knowing if your skin is easily irritated by scented products.
Is it good for your skin type?
Oily and combination skin
Yes. This is exactly who it is for. Oily skin usually enjoys the clean, matte feel, and combination skin can focus the foam on the T-zone.
Acne-prone skin
A thorough cleanse helps, but avoid scrubbing over inflamed spots. Pair it with targeted care from our acne and blemishes collection.
Dry and sensitive skin
A rich foaming cleanser with fragrance can feel too stripping. Look at gentler options, such as those in our sensitivity edit.
Signs it is too strong for you
If your skin feels tight, itchy or looks red after rinsing, cut back to once a day or every other day, and follow with a hydrating toner and moisturiser.
How to use ETUDE Baking Powder Pore Cleansing Foam (morning and night)
Evening double cleanse
- Remove makeup and sunscreen with a first cleanser such as the ANUA Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil.
- Wet your face and hands.
- Squeeze a small amount into your palm and whip it into a foam with a little water.
- Massage gently for 30 to 60 seconds, focusing on the nose, chin and forehead, avoiding the eyes and mouth.
- Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and pat dry.
Morning
Oily skin can use it again in the morning. If your skin feels tight, rinse with water or use a milder cleanser in the morning and save this foam for evening.
After cleansing
Follow straight away with a hydrating toner and moisturiser, and in the morning finish with sunscreen. Clean skin absorbs the rest of your routine better.
Do you really need a double cleanse?
If you wear sunscreen, BB cream or long-wear makeup, yes, at least in the evening. These products are designed to stay put, and a water-based foam alone often leaves a thin film behind, which can sit in pores and make blackheads worse. An oil or balm first breaks that film down; the Baking Powder foam then washes away what is left, along with sweat and oil.
On mornings, or on evenings when you have worn nothing but moisturiser, a single cleanse with the foam is enough. The aim is clean, comfortable skin, not the tightest possible feel.
Adjusting your cleanse through Pakistan's seasons
In the hot, humid months, oily skin often enjoys this foam twice a day, especially after long commutes or workouts. When winter arrives and the air turns dry, particularly in Lahore, Islamabad and the north, many people find once a day is plenty. Use lukewarm rather than hot water all year round, as hot water strips natural oils and can leave skin red, and always follow with moisturiser within a minute of patting dry.
How it compares with other cleansers we stock
If you want a gentle cleanser with chemical exfoliation, the CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser uses salicylic acid for rough, bumpy texture. The CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser is a lighter gel foam with ceramides, and the Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser is a very mild, low-foam option for dry and sensitive skin. The ETUDE foam sits at the deep-cleansing end, best for oily skin that loves a rich lather. Compare all cleansers.
Tips for blackheads and visible pores
- Double cleanse every night you wear sunscreen or makeup, so nothing is left in your pores.
- Massage gently instead of scrubbing; pressure can make pores look red and irritated.
- Never squeeze blackheads with your nails, as this can leave marks.
- Keep hair products and phone screens clean, since both transfer oil to the face.
- Follow with a light, non-greasy moisturiser; skipping moisturiser can make oily skin produce more oil.
ETUDE Baking Powder Pore Cleansing Foam results: how long until you see a difference?
Skin feels cleaner and less greasy from the very first wash. With regular use over two to four weeks, the nose, chin and forehead often look clearer, with fewer visible blackheads and smoother texture. Results are best when the foam is part of a consistent routine with a good moisturiser and daily sunscreen.
Does ETUDE Baking Powder Pore Cleansing Foam have side effects?
The most common issue is dryness or tightness, especially in winter or on drier skin. Because the formula contains fragrance, people with sensitive skin may notice redness or itching. Keep it out of the eyes, avoid using it on broken skin, and stop if irritation continues.
ETUDE Baking Powder Pore Cleansing Foam price in Pakistan
A small amount makes plenty of foam, so a 160ml tube lasts two to three months with daily use. The current price is shown live on this page, and orders over Rs. 6,000 ship free across Pakistan.
Original vs fake ETUDE Baking Powder Pore Cleansing Foam: how to check
Popular Korean cleansers are often copied, and fakes can be harsh on the skin. Before opening, check that the tube has sharp, centred printing and that the batch and expiry codes are clearly pressed into the crimp. Under the cap there should be a seal. The cream itself should be thick and white, foaming richly and smelling fresh rather than chemical.
YESBEAUTY is an authentic seller of ETUDE in Pakistan, and every tube is sourced directly from ETUDE's official distribution channels in Seoul, Korea. Our 7-day return guarantee covers you if a product is ever found inauthentic. Read the YESBEAUTY Authenticity Promise, explore more K-beauty and skincare, or complete the look with the ETUDE Ginger Sugar Essential Lip Balm.
