The most important ingredients

Salicylic acid

The only fat-soluble fruit acid (BHA) - can penetrate into the pores, where water-based acids cannot reach.

Function: Can unclog pores, clear blemishes and soothe irritated skin.

Rosehip oil

Oil from the fruits of the wild rose - rich in vitamin A and essential fatty acids.

Function: Can regulate sebum production, refine the complexion and improve skin elasticity.

Antioxidants

A blend of antioxidant actives such as vitamin E and ferulic acid (protect cells from free radicals).

Function: Help protect the skin from environmental stress so it stays fresh and resilient for longer.

ZOX12

Exclusive ZO Skin Health antioxidant complex with encapsulated vitamins A, C and E - offers 12 hours of protection from free radicals.

Function: Can protect the skin for 12 hours from damage caused by infrared-A, blue light and other environmental influences.

Application

1-2 pumps apply to clean skin. Distribute evenly - especially on the T-zone and areas with enlarged pores.

Morning and evening use.

Frequently asked questions

Can pores really be minimised?

Visually yes, permanently change them no. Instant Pore Refiner regulates sebum production via retinol and Vitamin A — less sebum means pores stay cleaner and appear smaller. Salicylic acid dissolves the blockages within pores. The ZOX12 antioxidant complex reduces surface shine optically. The result is visibly finer-looking pores with consistent use — but pore size itself cannot be genetically changed.

How does the instant matte effect of Instant Pore Refiner work?

The ZOX12 antioxidant complex absorbs surface shine optically — not chemically. It works like a soft-focus effect: light is scattered so that pores appear less visible. This effect is immediate, within minutes of application.

Can I use Instant Pore Refiner under make-up?

Ideal for this. The serum is lightweight and mattifies the skin, so make-up applies better and pores appear optically minimised. Apply before foundation or tinted moisturiser.

Is Instant Pore Refiner also suitable for dry skin?

Yes, because the formula — despite its mattifying effect — is moisturising. Squalane and jojoba oil prevent drying out, so the serum delivers a matte result without the tight feeling that many mattifying products cause on dry skin.

Why is retinol included in a pore serum?

Because pores can become not only visually but also biologically enlarged — through sun exposure, hormonal changes, and ageing. Retinol and Vitamin A signal the skin to produce collagen, which thickens the skin around pores so they appear smaller. Without this biological component, the effect would remain purely cosmetic and temporary.

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.

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Ingredients (INCI)

Aqua, Coconut Alkanes, Methylheptyl Isostearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Isohexadecane, Butylene Glycol, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Squalane, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Meristem Cell Culture, Marrubium Vulgare Meristem Cell Culture, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dried Disaccharide, Polyacrylamide, Oleth-20, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Caprylyl Glycol, Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine, Ethylene Glycol Monostearate, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propanediol, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Laureth-7, Disodium EDTA, Ethyl Ferulate, Myristyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Phospholipids, Sodium Hyaluronate, Isostearic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Ethylene Glycol, Fatty Acid C14-18, Lauryl Alcohol, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Fragrance.

Instructions for use

Contains small amounts of vitamin A compounds (retinyl palmitate). Consult a doctor before use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Daytime sunscreen with at least SPF 30 recommended. For external use only.

Product Safety & Contact

NOVVIA GmbH ,

Am Lohmühlbach 17
85356 Freising
Deutschland
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info@NOVVIA.de , +49 8161 96994-0