🧴 Clear Pore · Prescription Acne & Pore Treatment

Clearer skin starts with healthier pores.

A prescription clarifying treatment - salicylic acid, zinc oxide, niacinamide, and urea - to help reduce blemishes, refine the look of pores, and calm redness.*

Oily, congested, blemish-prone skin doesn’t need ten products - it needs the right actives working together. Pore Favor is a lightweight daily formula that pairs a pore-clearing exfoliant with soothing, balancing ingredients to help reduce breakouts and improve the look of texture and clarity.* Reviewed by a licensed provider before it ships.

  • Salicylic acid, zinc oxide, niacinamide & urea
  • Helps reduce blemishes & refine the look of pores*
  • Calms redness · lightweight daily formula
  • Provider-reviewed · made in the USA
Prescription Acne & Pore Treatment

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From $42/mo
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★★★★★ 4.6 · 2,000+ verified reviews
Prescription formula · reviewed by a licensed provider

Oily, congested, blemish-prone skin doesn’t need ten products - it needs the right actives working together. Pore Favor is a lightweight daily formula that pairs a pore-clearing exfoliant with soothing, balancing ingredients to help reduce breakouts and improve the look of texture and clarity.* Reviewed by a licensed provider before it ships.

Before Pore Favor

If Your Skin Is Oily, Congested, And Still Breaking Out:

  • Skin that's shiny again by noon, no matter what you use
  • Congested pores that look bigger the closer you get to the mirror
  • Breakouts that show up right where you don't want them
  • Harsh scrubs and drying spot treatments that leave skin red and raw
  • A seven-step routine you bought and abandoned
  • Guessing which actives you actually need - and whether they'll fight each other

Clearer skin isn’t about stripping your face. It’s about clearing the pore and keeping skin balanced - with the right actives, reviewed for you.

Why This Formula

Four Actives That Work Together - Not Against Your Skin

Salicylic acid - an oil-soluble exfoliant that works inside the pore to help clear congestion and reduce blemishes.*

Niacinamide - helps calm redness and support a balanced, less-shiny look.*

Zinc oxide 5% - a soothing, balancing ingredient for stressed, blemish-prone skin.*

Urea 2% - supports smoother-feeling skin and helps with the look of texture.*

Lightweight daily formula - layers easily into a routine; not a heavy, pore-clogging cream.

Prescription & provider-reviewed - a prescription formula, reviewed by a licensed provider and dispensed by a pharmacy when appropriate.

A CoreAge Rx customer with clearer-looking skin
The Mechanism

Why The Right Exfoliant Beats A Harder Scrub

Most breakouts start the same way: oil and dead skin clog the pore. Scrubbing the surface harder doesn’t reach the problem - and it often leaves skin red and irritated.*

Salicylic acid is oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore, not just on top of it - helping clear congestion and reduce the blemishes that come with it. Niacinamide and zinc oxide calm and balance, and urea supports smoother texture, so you’re helping clear skin without stripping it.*

It’s a clarifying treatment, not a cure-all. It won’t work overnight, results vary, and it’s reviewed by a licensed provider to help make sure the actives are right for your skin.*

The Formula

One lightweight daily formula. Salicylic acid to clear pores; niacinamide, zinc oxide, and urea to calm and balance. To help reduce blemishes and refine the look of pores - over time.*

A prescription formula, reviewed by a licensed provider before it ships. Starting at $42/month.

The CoreAge Rx Promise

Six Things We Won’t Compromise On

Prescription formulaProvider-reviewedSalicylic acid + niacinamideLightweight dailyMade in the USANo long-term contracts
How It’s Made

Prepared By A Licensed Pharmacy, Reviewed By A Provider

Pore Favor is a prescription formula. After a licensed provider reviews your intake and determines it’s appropriate, it’s prepared by a licensed pharmacy in the USA and shipped to your door - salicylic acid, zinc oxide, niacinamide, and urea in a lightweight daily formula for external use.

Pore Favor may be recommended or prescribed by a licensed provider and dispensed by a pharmacy when appropriate for you.

Apply as directed. Avoid the eye area and broken skin. Use daily sunscreen - exfoliating acids can increase sun sensitivity.

Licensed pharmacy preparing CoreAge Rx formulas
What To Expect

Clearer Skin Is A Process. Here’s The Honest Arc.*

Exfoliating actives work with consistency, not overnight. Here’s roughly how it tends to unfold with daily use - results vary by person.

Week 1–2

Skin adjusts.

Skin may feel cleaner and less congested. Exfoliating actives can also cause some initial dryness or a few breakouts as your skin adjusts - ease in (every other day if your provider suggests it) and don't overdo it.*

Week 3–4

A clearer, less-shiny look.

With consistent daily use, some people say their skin looks clearer and less oily, and that blemishes seem to show up less often.* Results vary.

Week 6–8

Texture & the look of pores.

Refinement in the look of pores and skin texture usually needs consistent use over weeks. This is the window where those tend to become noticeable, if they do.*

Month 3+

A clearer-looking baseline.

Keep using it as directed by your provider. Consistency is what supports clearer-, more balanced-looking skin over time.*

Every day

Sunscreen is non-negotiable.

Salicylic acid can make skin more sensitive to the sun. Daily SPF protects your progress and your skin.

*Individual results vary. This page is not medical advice. Follow your provider’s instructions.

What CoreAge Rx Patients Are Saying:

Jordan D.
Jordan D. ✓ Verified
8 weeks with Pore Favor
★★★★★

My skin was oily and always congested. A couple of months in, it looks clearer and less shiny to me, and I'm breaking out less than I was. It's lightweight and doesn't feel like it's clogging me up.

Amara K.
Amara K. ✓ Verified
6 weeks with Pore Favor
★★★★★

First week or so my skin was a little dry and I got a few breakouts - they told me to expect that and to ease in. Once it settled, my pores look more refined and the redness has calmed down.

Ravi S.
Ravi S. ✓ Verified
3 months with Pore Favor
★★★★★

I'd tried every drugstore scrub and spot treatment. Having a provider actually look at my skin and pick the actives was the difference. One lightweight step instead of seven products.

Mia B.
Mia B. ✓ Verified
10 weeks with Pore Favor
★★★★★

The shine control is the thing I noticed most - my skin isn't a mirror by lunchtime anymore. Gradual, but real. I use sunscreen every day like they told me to.

Trevor N.
Trevor N. ✓ Verified
7 weeks with Pore Favor
★★★★★

No long-term contract was a big deal - I didn't want to be locked into a subscription to try something. Skin looks clearer and more even. Reordering because it's working for me.

Lena C.
Lena C. ✓ Verified
4 months with Pore Favor
★★★★★

Checked with the provider before layering it with my other stuff. My congested areas look a lot clearer and the texture on my cheeks is smoother than it's been in a while.

Individual results vary. Testimonials are unsolicited patient experiences, not typical outcomes or guarantees.

“Clear skin isn’t about scrubbing harder. It’s about clearing the pore - and leaving the rest of your skin alone.”

- The CoreAge Rx Medical Team
How To Use

A Simple Daily Routine

Follow your provider’s instructions and your label. In general, it looks like this.

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Step 01

Cleanse

Start with clean, dry skin so the actives can do their work.

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Step 02

Apply a thin layer

A lightweight daily formula. Avoid the eyes and any broken skin. Ease in - every other day at first if your provider suggests it.

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Step 03

Sunscreen by day

Use daily SPF. Salicylic acid can increase sun sensitivity, so this step isn't optional.

Do not apply to open, broken, or freshly treated skin unless directed by your provider. If you use other strong actives (like tretinoin), check with your provider before combining them.

Which Formula Fits Your Goal

Different Skin Goals, Different Formulas

Your main goalPore Favor
ACNE & PORES
Smooth Move
(Renewal)
Spot On
(Dark Spots)
Best forAcne, oil, congested poresFine lines & textureDark spots & uneven tone
Key activesSalicylic acid, niacinamide, zinc oxide, ureaTretinoin, niacinamide, vitamin CHydroquinone, kojic acid, niacinamide
Starting price$42/mo$42/mo$54.99/mo
IntensityLightweight, dailyStronger, resurfacingTargeted, tone-focused

These are different formulas for different goals - not better or worse than one another. A provider can help you choose, and some routines combine formulas under provider guidance. Repair & firming? Ask about Bounce Back.

Why We Built This

The Acne Aisle Sells You Harshness. We Built Something Smarter.

The drugstore answer to breakouts is usually more: more scrubbing, more drying alcohol, more spot treatments that leave skin red and peeling. It’s a strategy that treats your skin like the enemy - and it’s why so many people bounce between products for years.

Pore Favor is a focused, provider-reviewed clarifying formula: an exfoliant that actually gets into the pore, plus soothing and balancing actives so you’re clearing skin without stripping it. One lightweight step, chosen for your skin.

It helps reduce blemishes and refine the look of pores over time. It’s not an overnight miracle, and we won’t pretend it is.

“We’d rather give you one right formula, reviewed for your skin, than sell you a shelf of products that fight each other.”

The Formula

Exactly What Pore Favor Is

Pore Favor
Clear Pore · Acne & Pore Treatment
Actives
Salicylic Acid, Zinc Oxide, Niacinamide, Urea
Form
Lightweight daily topical
Use
External / topical
Type
Prescription formula
Dispensing
Licensed US pharmacy
Price
From $42/mo
Available after review by a licensed provider when appropriate. For external use only. Avoid eyes and broken skin. Use daily SPF.

Directions

Apply a thin layer to clean, dry skin as directed by your provider and your label. Ease in if you’re new to exfoliating actives. Avoid the eye area. Use sunscreen daily.

Do Not Use

On open, broken, raw, or freshly treated skin unless specifically directed by your provider. Check with your provider before combining with other strong actives such as tretinoin.

If Irritation Occurs

Some dryness or purging can happen early. If you have burning, swelling, rash, or irritation that isn’t improving, stop and message the medical team/provider so they can review and advise you.

This page is not medical advice. Consult a licensed healthcare provider.

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Getting Started

Get Started In 3 Simple Steps

100% online. A licensed provider reviews your intake, and if Pore Favor is right for you, it ships to your door.

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Step 01

Take the health questionnaire

A quick, confidential online intake about your skin, goals, and history. Takes a few minutes.

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Step 02

A licensed provider reviews

US board-certified providers oversee every prescription. If it's not right for you, they'll tell you - and may suggest a better fit.

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Step 03

Fast, free delivery

If a provider grants your prescription, it's prepared and shipped free. No long-term contracts - cancel anytime.

Pricing

Choose Your Supply - Save Up To 40%

Clearer pores come from staying consistent. The longer your plan, the more your skin has to show for it - and the lower your per-month price.

💎 Best Value · Save 40%
12 Month
40% OFF
$840
$42/mo
$504 total
  • Prescription-strength formula
  • Salicylic 2% · niacinamide 8% · zinc · urea
  • 100% transparent price guarantee
  • Free shipping included
Order 12 Month
★ Most Popular
6 Month
29% OFF
$420
$49.99/mo
$300 total
  • Prescription-strength formula
  • Salicylic 2% · niacinamide 8% · zinc · urea
  • 100% transparent price guarantee
  • Free shipping included
Order 6 Month
3 Month
20% OFF
$210
$55.99/mo
$168 total
  • Prescription-strength formula
  • Salicylic 2% · niacinamide 8% · zinc · urea
  • 100% transparent price guarantee
  • Free shipping included
Order 3 Month
1 Month
Single-month pricing
$69.99/mo
$70 · try it for a month
  • Prescription-strength formula
  • Salicylic 2% · niacinamide 8% · zinc · urea
  • 100% transparent price guarantee
  • Free shipping included
Order 1 Month

100% automatic refund if you are not approved by our licensed physician.

Questions We Hear A Lot

The Honest Answers

Pore Favor is a prescription skincare formula. You complete a quick online health questionnaire, a licensed provider reviews your information, and if it's appropriate, it's prepared by a licensed pharmacy and shipped to you. Prescription products require a consultation with a licensed healthcare provider.
No. This formula is not FDA-approved. It may be recommended or prescribed by a licensed provider and dispensed by a pharmacy when appropriate.
Salicylic acid, zinc oxide, niacinamide, and urea, in a lightweight daily formula. Salicylic acid is an oil-soluble exfoliant; niacinamide and zinc oxide help calm and balance; urea supports the look of texture.
Pore Favor is designed to help reduce blemishes and support clearer-looking skin over time - but it's not a guaranteed cure, and results vary. If you have severe, painful, or cystic acne, tell the provider during your intake so they can decide whether this or another approach is appropriate for you.
Exfoliating actives can cause some initial dryness or a few breakouts as your skin adjusts. Ease in as directed, don't overuse it, and take it with the routine your provider recommends. If irritation is severe or isn't improving, contact the medical team/provider.
Ask your provider before combining it with tretinoin (such as our Smooth Move formula) or other strong actives. Layering too many actives can increase dryness and irritation, so timing and routine should be provider-guided.
Yes. Salicylic acid can make your skin more sensitive to the sun. Daily sunscreen is important for your results and your skin.
Please check with a provider first. If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, tell the provider during your intake - salicylic acid and other actives may not be appropriate, and they'll advise you.
Pore Favor starts at $42/month, with no long-term contracts - you can cancel anytime. Your exact pricing is confirmed during your visit, before you commit to anything.
Please message the medical team/provider so they can review your symptoms and advise you based on your specific formula and skin reaction. If you have signs of a serious reaction - swelling, trouble breathing, severe rash - seek urgent medical care.
See our Returns & Refund Policy for current terms on prescription products, or contact support. Prescription, patient-specific products can have different return terms than standard retail items.
Clear The Pore, Not Your Wallet

You Don’t Need A Shelf Of Products. You Need The Right One.

If your skin is oily, congested, and breaking out, the answer isn’t more scrubbing or more drying spot treatments. It’s clearing the pore and keeping skin balanced - with actives chosen for your skin, not pulled off a shelf.

Pore Favor won’t work overnight, and it isn’t a guaranteed cure. What it is: a provider-reviewed clarifying formula to help reduce blemishes and refine the look of your pores - one lightweight daily step.

Pick your plan below. From $42/month, no long-term contracts - cancel anytime.

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