Retinol Poren-Set - 9-teiliges Pflegeset | ZO Skin Health
Retinol Poren-Set - Infografik mit Umfang und Anwendung | ZO Skin Health

Vendor:ZO Skin Health

Retinol Pore Set

Original protocol
921,00€
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Dein Setvorteil: 48,50€ gegenüber dem Einzelkauf der 9 Produkte

Nine products, including Wrinkle + Texture Repair with retinol, for a more matte, refined-looking complexion.

  • The most intensive version of the ZO Skin Health pore protocol, fully prepared.
  • Morning and evening are deliberately structured differently so that the active ingredients don't overlap.
  • For oily skin that has not responded sufficiently to milder care.
  • In the package: Exfoliating Cleanser (200 ml), Exfoliating Polish (65 g), Complexion Renewal Pads (60 pads), Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50 (118 g), Daily Power Defense (50 ml), Instant Pore Refiner (29 g), Complexion Clarifying Serum (50 ml), Exfoliation Accelerator (50 ml), Wrinkle + Texture Repair (50 ml). Cheaper together than bought separately.
Sets & programmes Enlarged pores Face
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Enthaltene Produkte

Exfoliating Cleanser, 200 ml

Cleanser with salicylic acid and niacinamide

Function: Cleanses, gently exfoliates and clears the pores

Exfoliating Polish, 65 g

Microdermabrasion exfoliant with magnesium oxide

Function: Removes dead skin cells and improves the absorption of actives

Complexion Renewal Pads, 60 pads

Exfoliating pads with salicylic acid + glycolic acid

Function: Exfoliate and clarify the skin in one step

Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50, 118 g

Mineral sunscreen with SPF 50

Function: Protects against UVA and UVB, without chemical filters

Daily Power Defense, 50 ml

Antioxidant serum with ZO-RRS2

Function: Strengthens the skin barrier and prepares it for retinol

Instant Pore Refiner, 29 g

Pore primer

Function: Visibly refines pores and mattifies

Complexion Clarifying Serum, 50 ml

Clarifying serum with salicylic acid

Function: Clarifies pores and supports a more even complexion

Exfoliation Accelerator, 50 ml

AHA exfoliant with glycolic acid

Function: Can smooth rough skin texture and accelerate skin renewal

Wrinkle + Texture Repair, 50 ml

High-potency retinol in a microemulsion

Function: Can smooth wrinkles and refine skin texture

Based on an original ZO Skin Health protocol for enlarged pores

Nine products based on an original ZO Skin Health protocol, in the version with retinol. The selection comes from the manufacturer; we left it unchanged. Because several factors are involved in visibly enlarged pores, the protocol works in three stages at once: preparation, active ingredients, protection.

This set is the stronger version with retinol. If you want to avoid the typical initial reactions, choose the Pore Set without retinol.

  1. Getting Skin Ready (GSR)

    GSR is the foundation of every ZO Skin Health routine: cleanse, exfoliate, tone. GSR normalizes skin functions and prepares the skin so that the following active ingredients are absorbed optimally. Without this preparation, much of the effect is lost.

  2. Activation

    Here you get a combination of the best, now with retinol. Complexion Clarifying Serum clarifies and mattifies, Daily Power Defense strengthens the barrier, Instant Pore Refiner refines the look of pores, in the morning Exfoliation Accelerator with fruit acids provides smoother skin, and in the evening Wrinkle + Texture Repair with high-strength retinol works on texture. Retinol is sensitive to light, which is why it is used in the evening.

  3. Protection

    The last step of every ZO Skin Health protocol is protection. The mineral Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50 protects against UV radiation. With fruit acids and retinol, daily protection is especially important.

Frequently asked questions

Why a set and not the individual products?

Because you get more out of every product and save yourself the research. The seven components are matched in pH, strength and order, just as a balanced diet does more than a single vitamin. You get the complete routine and pay less than buying the products individually.

What makes this set better than a single product for large pores?

Most people don't know this: ZO Skin Health generally doesn't work with individual creams but with protocols, meaning fixed sequences in which each product has a task. A single cream conceals briefly, a matched system clarifies, refines and renews with fruit acid and retinol. This set is exactly the original pore protocol in the retinol version.

What is the difference from the manufacturer's small sets?

The kits ZO Skin Health packages itself are officially intended as a travel and trial format, meaning smaller sizes for on the go. This set contains the same protocol logic in full size, for daily use over weeks. For trying things out, the manufacturer's kits are the way in; for the long-term routine, this set.

How does the application work day to day?

Clear and in three steps: prepare, care, protect. The exact order is right on the page. Fruit acid in the morning, retinol in the evening, deliberately kept apart. Daily retinol use is recommended; if you want to start more gently, use it less often at first.

Is it normal for the skin to react at the beginning?

Yes, and it is even intended. The usual recommendation is to introduce retinol slowly, which is easier on tolerability. The background: redness, slight flaking or a feeling of tightness at the start are a normal adjustment process as the skin builds tolerance. If you want the maximum effect, use it daily according to the principle No Reaction No Repair. If you prefer a gentler approach, use it less often or follow up with the Hydrating Crème.

About the brand

ZO Skin Health was developed by Dr. Zein Obagi - one of the world's most renowned dermatologists, with over 35 years of research in Beverly Hills. His principle: the skin is not “repaired” from the outside; instead, the cells themselves are activated. Because collagen, elastin and cell renewal decline with age, ZO products work in a targeted way across different skin layers - as system skincare following established treatment protocols, not as a single product.

How to use

How to use the set

The list below is also the order of application. Stick to it, it is part of how the set works.

It follows the texture, from the lightest to the richest. Light formulas with smaller molecules absorb first; rich textures go on top and would otherwise shield them.

Behind it is always the same pattern. First the preparation: cleansing, exfoliating, toning. Then the active ingredients in the order given. In the morning, sun protection comes last; in the evening, it is left out.

Morning

  1. Exfoliating Cleanser: a small amount on damp skin, gently massage in for about one minute, rinse off.
  2. Complexion Renewal Pads: one whole pad over face and neck, the last step of Getting Skin Ready.
  3. Complexion Clarifying Serum: a small amount, spread evenly.
  4. Exfoliation Accelerator (two to three times a week to start): a small amount on cleansed skin, the fruit acid peel belongs in the morning.
  5. Daily Power Defense: one to two pumps, leaving out the eye area.
  6. Instant Pore Refiner: a small amount on the pore areas.
  7. Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50: generously as the last step, reapply every one to two hours in the sun.

Evening

  1. Exfoliating Cleanser: as in the morning, a small amount, massage in, rinse off.
  2. Complexion Renewal Pads: one whole pad over face and neck.
  3. Complexion Clarifying Serum: spread a small amount evenly.
  4. Daily Power Defense: one to two pumps.
  5. Instant Pore Refiner: a small amount on the pore areas.
  6. Wrinkle + Texture Repair: a small amount as the last step. Retinol is light-sensitive, so evenings only.

On using retinol: The usual recommendation is to introduce it slowly, mainly for the sake of tolerability. The background is that the initial reactions are a normal adjustment process during which the skin builds tolerance. If you want the maximum effect, our recommendation is therefore daily use according to the principle No Reaction No Repair. If you prefer a gentler approach, use it less often or follow up with the Hydrating Creme. Keep fruit acid in the morning and retinol in the evening deliberately separate, not at the same time.

Transparency & mandatory information

Ingredients (INCI)

Set of 9 components. The full INCI list for each component is shown on its own product page.

Notes on application

Contains retinol. Retinol increases skin photosensitivity. Use daily sunscreen (SPF 30+). Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. May cause initial redness, flaking or dryness - reduce use if irritation persists.
Contains salicylic acid (BHA). May increase photosensitivity - use daily sunscreen. Do not apply to open wounds or inflamed skin. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Do not use if known hypersensitivity to salicylates.
Contains glycolic acid (AHA). Increases skin photosensitivity - use daily sunscreen (SPF 30+). Do not apply to damaged skin. Reduce or discontinue use if severe irritation occurs.
Contains AHA acids (glycolic acid) and may make the skin more photosensitive.

Product safety & contact

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