What does the serum feel like, and how does it absorb?

It has a lightweight, gel-like texture with moisture capsules that burst during application. It absorbs quickly and is intended not to leave a sticky residue.

Should I apply it all over or focus on particular areas?

Focus a small amount on areas where pores look more visible, such as your cheeks and T-zone.

What should I do after spreading the serum?

Gently pat it into your skin until fully absorbed. It is a leave-on serum, so there is no rinse step.

Where does it fit in my routine?

Apply it after toner. You can use it in either your daytime or nighttime routine.

Is it a useful option for oily skin?

It is recommended for all skin types and is particularly relevant for oily skin. The formula helps balance excess oil while its moisture capsules support hydration.

What are the moisture capsules meant to do?

The capsules are intended to deliver hydration and support oil-water balance. They burst during application within the gel-like serum.

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CALAMINE Pore Control Capsule Serum

What it is: A gel-like facial serum that refines the look of visible pores, smooths uneven-looking texture and helps keep excess oil and hydration in balance.

Refines the look of pores
Balances excess oil and hydration
Smooths uneven-looking texture
Lightweight, fast-absorbing gel

Net weight: 50 ml

CALAMINE Pore Control Capsule Serum

50ml ·$14.99 USD

Refines the look of pores

Balances excess oil and hydration

Smooths uneven-looking texture

Lightweight, fast-absorbing gel

Main active: Calamine
Intensity: Supportive

PRODUCT DETAILS

This lightweight facial serum brings pore, oil and hydration care into the same step. It helps balance excess oil while moisture capsules support hydration and oil-water balance, so shine control doesn't mean skipping moisture.

Calamine helps absorb excess sebum and calm skin, while Tannin Complex™ supports sebum control and helps improve the look of enlarged pores. Together, they keep the focus on a smoother, more refined-looking pore area.

Bromelain helps gently remove dead skin cells and surface buildup, supporting smoother-looking texture. Moisture capsules add a balancing touch by delivering hydration while the serum addresses excess sebum.

The texture keeps things light with a lightweight, fast-absorbing gel designed to avoid a sticky finish. Its moisture capsules burst as you apply it. Recommended for all skin types and especially relevant for oily skin, it suits both daytime and nighttime routines.

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Focused care for visible pores, excess oil, uneven-looking texture and hydration, finished with a lightweight feel.

Refines visible pores
Balances oil and hydration
Smooths uneven-looking texture
Lightweight hydration

Key Ingredients

A mound of pale pink mineral powder beside a matte pink sphere on a softly lit blush surface.

Calamine

A pink mineral ingredient made from zinc oxide and ferric oxide that helps absorb surface moisture and leave oily skin feeling less slick.

Green Tea and Persimmon Leaf Extract Complex

A green tea and persimmon leaf extract complex that helps manage excess oil for a more matte-looking complexion.

Cluster of translucent peach-toned spheres with scattered clear droplets on a softly lit ivory surface.

Sucrose and Mannitol Moisture Capsules

Sugar-based moisture capsules that deliver hydration and help maintain a comfortable oil-water balance.

Abstract still life of layered translucent amber-toned folds with glossy cream-colored droplets on a warm ivory surface.

Bromelain

A pineapple enzyme that gently lifts dead skin cells and surface buildup to help leave skin texture looking smoother.

Real Results

23%Improvement in pore area after two weeks of consistent use¹
100%Participant satisfaction with pore improvement¹
100%Participant satisfaction with absorption¹
100%Participant satisfaction with overall use¹

Results published by Empress Korea. Individual results may vary.

1. Empress Korea product results

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Concerns & Benefits

Your Concerns

1
Visible Pores
For when enlarged-looking pores are the first thing your eye catches.
2
Excess Oil
For skin that gets shiny but still needs hydration.
3

How To Use

1After toner in your daytime or nighttime routine, apply a small amount to areas where pores look more visible, such as the cheeks and T-zone.
2Gently spread the serum, then pat it into your skin until fully absorbed. Leave it on without rinsing.

Open tube dispensing pale pink serum onto a flat surface.

Frequently asked questions

What is this serum designed to help with?

It helps refine the look of enlarged pores, balance excess oil and smooth uneven-looking texture. Its moisture capsules also support hydration and oil-water balance.

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AXIS-Y Calamine Pore Control Capsule Serum 50ml

AXIS-Y

CALAMINE Pore Control Capsule Serum

What it is: A gel-like facial serum that refines the look of visible pores, smooths uneven-looking texture and helps keep excess oil and hydration in balance.

Refines the look of pores
Balances excess oil and hydration
Smooths uneven-looking texture
Lightweight, fast-absorbing gel

Net weight: 50 ml

CALAMINE Pore Control Capsule Serum

50ml ·$14.99 USD

Refines the look of pores

Balances excess oil and hydration

Smooths uneven-looking texture

Lightweight, fast-absorbing gel

Main active: Calamine
Intensity: Supportive

PRODUCT DETAILS

Learn more

GOES WELL WITH

100 Reedle Shot Stick Pouch$8.09 USD

2X Fresh Bam Balm To Foam$24.99 USD

300 Reedle Shot Stick Pouch$9.19 USD

30 Seconds Quick Bubble Mask LIFT$28.99 USD

5α Control Clearing Cream$31.99 USD

AC BHA Foam Cleansing$16.99 USD

1025 Dokdo Cleanser$11.99 USD

1025 Dokdo Lotion$14.99 USD

Focused care for visible pores, excess oil, uneven-looking texture and hydration, finished with a lightweight feel.

Refines visible pores
Balances oil and hydration
Smooths uneven-looking texture
Lightweight hydration