[ ilso ] Super Melting Sebum Softener 150g

RECOMMENDED FOR: Oily/combination skin dealing with blackheads/whiteheads and excess sebum, sensitive skin finding peel-off pore strips too harsh

PERFECT FOR: When blackheads and whiteheads are on your mind, and you want to avoid the irritation of peel-off pore strips

AM: No fixed morning/evening timing is specified by the brand - usable whenever convenient, with frequency limited to 1-2 times a week given its targeted sebum-softening action.

PM: No fixed morning/evening timing is specified by the brand - usable whenever convenient, with frequency limited to 1-2 times a week given its targeted sebum-softening action.

A clear, non-sticky water liquid that absorbs gently with no stinging, with a subtle natural herbal scent from lavender oil.

Sebum Remove Complex (Patented Complex: Japanese Knotweed Root Extract, Squalane, and more), Papaya Fruit Extract & Papain Enzyme, Fruit Complex (Plum, Apple, Grape, and more), Naturally Derived Calming Complex (Centella, Chamomile, Purslane, Houttuynia Cordata)

- Sebum Remove Complex & Mild-Alkaline Formula: gently softens and melts hardened sebum and blackheads with no physical irritation
- Papaya Extract & Papain: refine stubborn dead skin to keep pore drainage channels clean
- Calming Complex: calms enlarged pores and sensitised skin after sebum removal while delivering hydration

2024 & 2025 Olive Young Awards 2-Year Winner, 8 Million Units Sold Sebum Softener

ilso's Super Melting Sebum Softener. The Sebum Remove Complex and mild-alkaline formula gently melt hardened sebum and blackheads with no physical irritation, while papaya extract and papain refine stubborn dead skin. The calming complex soothes enlarged pores and sensitised skin after sebum removal.

A water-liquid sebum-removing softener gentler than peel-off pore strips.

PICK NO.3 RATING
SENSITIVITY: 4/5

WHY WE PICKED IT: The overwhelmingly verified track record of 2 consecutive Olive Young Award wins and 8 million units sold made this an easy pick.

CLINICAL RESULTS: Passed low-irritancy testing.

SAFETY NOTES: Avoid the eye area, avoid broken skin, and store away from direct sunlight.

GLOBAL SALES: Sold over 8 million units cumulatively per official brand disclosure, ranked No.1 overall on Olive Young.

AWARDS: Won at the 2024 and 2025 Olive Young Awards for 2 consecutive years, ranked No.1 in the peeling gel/softener category at the Glowpick Awards.

PICKER'S COMMENT: "Many reviewers report sebum softens with no irritation and clears out well when scraped with a deep-clean tool, and it's become a staple thanks to less irritation than peel-off pore strips."

USAGE DURATION: Roughly 3-5 months' worth estimated at 1-2 uses weekly.

Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Ganoderma Lucidum (Reishi Mushroom) Extract, Arctium Lappa (Burdock) Root Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Lavender Oil, Panthenol, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Squalane, Papain, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract (150g (150ml))

Q. Did it really sell 8 million units?
A. Yes, it's sold over 8 million units cumulatively per official brand disclosure.

Q. Did it win Olive Young Awards?
A. Yes, it won at both the 2024 and 2025 Olive Young Awards, 2 consecutive years.

Q. How is it different from peel-off pore strips?
A. Instead of physically ripping off, it gently softens and melts sebum for removal with a cotton swab, causing much less irritation.

Q. How often should I use it?
A. We recommend using it 1-2 times a week.

Q. Who is this best for?
A. Oily/combination skin, blackheads/whiteheads, sensitive skin finding peel-off pore strips too harsh

Q. Is there anyone who should skip this one?
A. If you prefer a fragrance-free product, note this one has a subtle herbal scent from lavender oil.