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AKA: clogged pores, little bumps, blackheads, rough texture + “why am I dry and still breaking out?” skin

Refine - Pore + Texture Serum

Refine - Pore + Texture Serum

Clear the congestion. Skip the stripped feeling.

A gentle refining serum for sensitive skin that still gets clogged, bumpy or breakout-prone. Mandelic + salicylic acids help loosen buildup and smooth rough texture, while glycerin, panthenol + New Zealand pōhutukawa help keep skin feeling comfortable.

Best for: Clogged pores, blackheads, small bumps, uneven texture + sensitive breakout-prone skin.

  • Made for sensitive, reactive + changing skin
  • No fragrance. No essential oils.
  • Comfort first. Results with consistency.
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$36.00 USD
$36.00 USD
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You need this because

Sensitive skin can still get clogged.

And blasting it with stronger acids isn't always the answer.

Refine pairs pore-clearing exfoliation with plenty of hydration + comfort, so you can work on bumps, buildup and uneven texture without turning your routine into an aggressive acne regimen.

For the:

“My skin is sensitive, so why am I still getting blackheads?” phase.

Why It Works

2% Mandelic Acid + 1.5% Salicylic Acid
Loosen buildup + smooth texture

Mandelic acid helps lift dull surface buildup and smooth rough-feeling skin, while salicylic acid works within oily pore buildup to help congested areas look clearer + more refined.

8% Glycerin + Panthenol + Allantoin
Hydration built into the exfoliation

A generous humectant + comfort system helps keep skin feeling soft and hydrated so exfoliation doesn't have to mean that tight, stripped after-feel.

Zinc PCA
Support clearer-looking balance

Helps support oil balance and a fresher, more balanced-looking complexion when congestion + blemishes are part of the picture.

2% New Zealand Pōhutukawa
Botanical support for stressed-looking skin

New Zealand pōhutukawa rounds out the formula with antioxidant botanical support for skin that can look easily stressed or unsettled.

The result: pores look clearer, bumps feel smoother + skin looks more refined - without the squeaky-clean reset.

How to Use

Apply 2–3 pumps at night after cleansing, avoiding the eye area. Follow with moisturizer.

Start 1–2 nights per week if your skin is reactive, then increase to 2–3 nights weekly as comfortable.

Do not use on irritated or compromised skin. Follow with SPF during the day.

Ingredients

Aqua, Glycerin (Vegetable), Mandelic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Metrosideros Excelsas (Pohutukawa) Bark, Panthenol, Isoamyl Laurate, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Benzyl Alcohol, Acacia Senegal Gum & Xanthan Gum, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Allantoin, Zinc PCA, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Mica and Tocopherol.

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Questions, Answered

Is Pure + Kiwi made for sensitive, reactive, or hormonally changing skin?

Yes. Pure + Kiwi is made with sensitive, reactive, and changing skin in mind -including skin that feels drier, tighter, more easily flushed, or less predictable through perimenopause and menopause. You don’t need to be experiencing hormonal changes to use Pure + Kiwi; choose products based on what your skin needs now.

Are Pure + Kiwi products fragrance-free?

Yes. Pure + Kiwi skincare is formulated without added fragrance or essential oils, keeping routines simpler for skin that is easily overwhelmed.

How do I build a Pure + Kiwi routine?

Keep it simple with the Calm-First Method: Gentle Cleanse → Calm → Seal. Start with a gentle cleanser, add a serum or treatment based on what your skin needs, then finish with a moisturizer or facial oil.

How should I introduce a new product?

Introduce one new product at a time and follow the How to Use directions on the product page. If your skin is especially reactive, start gradually and patch test first.

What makes Pure + Kiwi different?

Pure + Kiwi combines New Zealand botanicals with proven skincare ingredients in small-batch formulas created for sensitive, reactive, and changing skin. The products are made in New York and rooted in founder Sonali Paul’s New Zealand background.

How do I know which products are right for my skin?

Start with what your skin is feeling now - dry, reactive, blemish-prone, dull, or changed by hormones - rather than trying to fit it into one fixed skin type. Take the 60-Second Skin Quiz if you’re not sure where to begin. The site currently offers both as primary starting points.