apparently i have stubborn pores [SEP] great concept and apparently more effective for some skip types it does not quite pull all the gunk out for me however it will bring pore clogging things to the surface making it easier for me clear the pore myself i was pleasantly surprised to find though that it does not create blemishes that is a weird thing to say i know but you know how when you get a facial sometimes within the next hours you end up with some new friends on your face well this does not bring blemishes to the surface just helps to clean up the pores