Man holding The Great serum beside his face, showing visible skin texture

Measured, not promised

Pore care, done properly.

A straightforward routine built around The Great — shown to reduce the appearance of visible pores.

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Cruelty-free · Leaping Bunny
Plastic neutral · rePurpose Global
Dermatologist-tested

The problem

WHY YOUR PORES SHOW MORE

More oil, bigger-looking pores. Simple maths.

2X MORE OIL

Men’s skin produces roughly twice the oil.

STRETCHED PORE WALL

Oil fills each pore, stretches the wall, and props it open.

PORES READ BIGGER

The wider the opening is held, the more visible the pore.

Products built for less oily skin strip you dry or load on grease. Either way, you lose.

The fix isn’t harsher product. It’s the right one.

The four causes

FOUR THINGS MAKE PORES LOOK BIGGER

OIL & BUILDUP

Excess oil and dead skin fill the follicle and stretch it open. Men produce about double the oil.

STEP 1 · THE CLEAN SLATE →

COLLAGEN LOSS

Every pore is held taut by a ring of collagen. From your mid-20s on, that scaffold weakens.

STEP 2 · THE GREAT →

DEHYDRATION

Dry skin makes pore edges sharper. Plump, hydrated skin presses them narrower.

STEP 3 · THE HYDRO LAYER →

SUN DAMAGE

UV breaks down the collagen that keeps pores tight. The most preventable cause on this list.

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There’s a fifth factor: genetics. That one sets your baseline. The other four are workable.

The mechanism

YOU CAN’T SCRUB A PORE SMALLER

Scrubbing, stripping, and drying your skin out all backfire. Tight, dehydrated skin puts pores on display. What actually changes how pores read:

HOURS–DAYS

PLUMP

Hydration draws water into the skin around each pore, pressing the opening narrower and blurring its edge.
DAYS–WEEKS

CLEAR

Less oil and buildup inside the follicle means less pressure holding it open.
WEEKS

FIRM

Collagen support keeps the wall taut, so pores look tighter as skin firms.

Pores don’t shrink. They stop announcing themselves.

The evidence

WE MEASURED IT

Most brands ask men if their pores look smaller. Caldera + Lab did that too — then we measured with imaging instruments.

−26% pore index

−17% pore count

100% of men improved

+82% skin hydration

The Great · 45-day clinical study · Antera 3D imaging¹

80% of men agreed pores appear minimised after 4 weeks. 73% said so on first use.²

The Hydro Layer · consumer perception study

Two studies across two products point the same way.

SEE THE ROUTINE BEHIND THE NUMBERS → BUILD YOURS

THE CALDERA + LAB PORE REGIMEN

Daily steps plus a weekly deep clean — each targets a cause.

01 CLEANSE

THE CLEAN SLATE

Washes out the oil and buildup — the biggest driver of visible pores. PHA and sea silt clear without stripping.

02 TREAT

THE GREAT

The proof-carrier. Clinically shown to reduce the appearance of pores: −26% pore index in 45 days. Re-engineered hyaluronic acid, collagen amino acids, niacinamide.¹

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03 SEAL

THE HYDRO LAYER

Locks in water so skin stays plump and pore edges stay blurred. 80% of men agreed pores appear minimised. Hyaluronic + polyglutamic acid, ceramides, peptides.²

ESQUIRE GROOMING AWARDS 2026 · BEST MOISTURISER

MEN’S HEALTH GROOMING AWARDS 2026 · BEST ANTI-AGING MOISTURISER

04 DEEP CLEAN · WEEKLY

THE DEEP

Volcanic ash and kaolin helps clear the oil and buildup that can block pores — a weekly deep clean. Use 1–2x per week.

Formula scan

NOT A BASIC MOISTURISER. NOT A BASIC SERUM.

The point is not one hero active. It is formula density: hydration systems, ferments, peptides, stable vitamin C, and delivery technology selected for men’s skin.

Treatment serum / visible firmness + pore appearance

THE GREAT

A treatment step built with actives that go beyond a cosmetic shine layer.

Exosome deliveryBifida Ferment Lysate and Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate are postbiotic ferments — the biotech delivery layer of the formula.

Stable vitamin C3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid pairs with Niacinamide for tone and visible clarity support.

Firmness supportCollagen Amino Acids, Squalane, and Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate help skin look smoother and more resilient.

Adaptogenic botanicalsCentella Asiatica Extract, Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract, and Withania Somnifera Root Extract add a rich botanical backbone.

Key INCI: 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid / Niacinamide / Bifida Ferment Lysate / Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate / Collagen Amino Acids / Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

Hydration system / plump + smooth-looking skin

THE HYDRO LAYER

A lightweight gel-cream with the formula weight of a serious moisturiser.

Hydration matrixSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Polyglutamic Acid, and Sodium Hyaluronate support a plumper-looking surface.

Barrier supportCeramide NP, Squalane, and Phosphatidylcholine reinforce the feel of lasting moisture.

Peptide systemPalmitoyl Tripeptide-8, sh-Oligopeptide-1, sh-Oligopeptide-2, and sh-Polypeptide-1 are advanced signal peptides — the formula’s most sophisticated actives.

Ferments + botanicalsBifida Ferment Lysate, Bacillus/Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract, and Crithmum Maritimum Extract add biotech and plant depth.

Key INCI: Polyglutamic Acid / Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer / Ceramide NP / Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8 / sh-Oligopeptide-1 / Bifida Ferment Lysate

Caldera + Lab Code

CLEAN ENOUGH FOR EVERY DAY. SERIOUS ENOUGH FOR VISIBLE PORES.

This is skincare you leave on your face, so the standard matters. Caldera + Lab screens what goes in, what stays out, and how each formula performs on men’s skin.

No parabens. No phthalates. No SLS or SLES. No silicones. No mineral oil, petrolatum, talc, or formaldehyde-releasing agents. No synthetic fragrance. No known endocrine disruptors.³

Dermatologist-tested, cruelty-free, vegan, and gluten-free — built beyond the minimum certification standard.

2,000+ INGREDIENTS SCREENED OUT³ NO KNOWN ENDOCRINE DISRUPTORS NO SYNTHETIC FRAGRANCE DERMATOLOGIST-TESTED

Man applying The Great serum at a bathroom mirror with Caldera + Lab products on the sink

MEN ON THE ROUTINE

FROM A 5-STAR REVIEW

“My pores are not as noticeable as they used to be.”

Rated 5 out of 5 stars. GRAHAM · THE HYDRO LAYER

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

"I've been using this product daily and am so happy with the results. My skin is noticeably improved and I love that it doesn't feel too heavy/oily or clog my pores. Really pleased with it."
Nick H. · The Great

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

"I'm 60 years old and recently started using The Great. It absorbs quickly, doesn't leave a greasy feel, and makes my skin look a little smoother and firmer. I've noticed fewer fine lines and a healthy glow. I've even gotten several compliments on my skin, which hasn't ever happened before."
Brad C. · The Great

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

"The hydro layer puts in a lot of work but after I rub it into my skin I don't even feel it there because it's so lightweight. The claims about being "non-greasy" are also very accurate. I can also tell that my pores are not as noticeable as they used to be."
Graham · The Hydro Layer

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

"Really cleans the skin. Helps with clogged pores and after a month of use the pores seem smaller"
Kurt F. · The Clean Slate

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

"This is a really light cleanser where I don't feel dried out or that I have a soapy film after washing it off. I've noticed I haven't had as many clogged pores while using it and it works great with my beard."
Scott H. · The Clean Slate

Make it automatic

THE ROUTINE THAT GOES WHERE YOUR DAY GOES

Start with The Great, then add the cleanse, hydration, and defence steps that match the way your skin shows pores.

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Caldera + Lab regimen products packed in a brown leather dopp kit

DELIVERY & RETURNS

Flat-rate tracked UK delivery, dispatched from our UK warehouse.

Unopened products with the hygiene seal intact can be returned within 14 days of delivery. Opened it? Our 60-day make-it-right promise still applies — contact us and we’ll sort it. Faulty or not as described? You’re covered. Your statutory rights are not affected.

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Caldera + Lab · The builder

BUILD YOUR ROUTINE

The Great carries the proof — start there. Choose the steps you need; subscribers get the best price at every size.

Total

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How fast will I see a difference?

Hydration effects read quickly — in the Hydro Layer study, 73% of men said pores appeared minimised on first use. The measured changes take longer: the −26% pore index result came at day 45 of twice-daily use. Give it the full 45 days.

Do pores actually shrink?

No — and anyone who says otherwise is selling you something. Pore size is set by genetics, oil, collagen, and sun exposure. What changes is how visible they are: hydrated, clearer, firmer skin makes pores read noticeably smaller. That’s what we measured.

How much is delivery?

Flat-rate tracked UK delivery, dispatched from our UK warehouse. EU orders are delivered from the UK with duties & taxes paid at checkout — no surprise fees.

How does the subscription work?

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What if it doesn’t work for me?

60-DAY GUARANTEE

¹ The Great: Based on a 45-day, double-blind clinical study of 36 men using the product twice daily with sunscreen. Pore index and count measured by Antera 3D imaging. Mascot Spincontrol, October 2025.

² The Hydro Layer: Based on a 4-week consumer perception study of 30 men ages 40–65, February–March 2026.

³ Screened against the EU’s list of 2,000+ substances prohibited in cosmetic products. While we take action to eliminate these ingredients and meticulously monitor our supply chain, it is impossible to guarantee with 100% certainty that trace amounts will not be present.

Results describe the appearance of skin. Individual results vary.

Prices shown include VAT where applicable. EU orders are delivered from the UK on a Delivered Duty Paid basis where available; duties and taxes are settled at checkout.

Certified Plastic Neutral through our partnership with rePurpose Global: we fund the collection and processing of an amount of plastic waste equivalent to the plastic used in our packaging.

The Good

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