Caldera + Lab · −26% pore index¹ · Save up to 20% · 60-day guarantee · Now at Nordstrom · Clinically tested
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MEASURED. NOT PROMISED.

YOUR PORES AREN’T THE PROBLEM. YOUR SKINCARE IS.

The regimen built around the serum clinically shown to reduce the appearance of pores.

−26% PORE INDEX IN 45 DAYS · CLINICALLY MEASURED1

BUILD YOUR PORE REGIMEN

NOW AT NORDSTROM · 60-DAY GUARANTEE

4 THINGS MAKE PORES LOOK BIGGER

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CLINICAL PROOF FIRST.

−26% PORE INDEX IN A 45-DAY CLINICAL STUDY1

PORES. MEASURED.

MEASURED WITH ANTERA 3D IMAGING 36

BUILD YOUR PORE REGIMEN

DOUBLE-BLIND STUDY · INDIVIDUAL RESULTS VARY

4 THINGS MAKE PORES LOOK BIGGER

MEASURED. NOT PROMISED.

YOUR PORES AREN’T THE PROBLEM. YOUR SKINCARE IS.

The regimen built around the serum clinically shown to reduce the appearance of pores.

−26% PORE INDEX IN 45 DAYS · CLINICALLY MEASURED1

BUILD YOUR PORE REGIMEN

NOW AT NORDSTROM · 60-DAY GUARANTEE

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The problem

WHY YOUR PORES SHOW MORE

More oil, bigger-looking pores. Simple math.

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

01

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 →

02

COLLAGEN LOSS

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

STEP 2 · THE GREAT →

03

DEHYDRATION

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

STEP 3 · THE HYDRO LAYER →

04

SUN DAMAGE

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

STEP 4 · THE FACE SPF →

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:

  1. HOURS–DAYS

    PLUMP

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

  2. DAYS–WEEKS

    CLEAR

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

  3. 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 serum bottle

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

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

The Hydro Layer · consumer perception study

Esquire Grooming Awards 2026 seal Men’s Health Grooming Awards 2026 seal

Two studies across two products point the same way.

SEE THE REGIMEN BEHIND THE NUMBERS → BUILD YOURS

THE CALDERA + LAB PORE REGIMEN

Five steps — four daily, one weekly. Each targets a cause.

The Clean Slate — Cleanse

01 CLEANSE

THE CLEAN SLATE

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

The Great — Treat

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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NATIONAL ECZEMA ASSOCIATION SEAL OF ACCEPTANCE

The Hydro Layer — Seal

03 SEAL

THE HYDRO LAYER

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

Esquire Grooming Awards 2026 seal Men’s Health Grooming Awards 2026 seal

ESQUIRE GROOMING AWARDS 2026 · BEST MOISTURIZER

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

The Face SPF — Defend

04 DEFEND

THE FACE SPF

Daily UV defense against the most preventable cause of visible pores. Lightweight, no white cast, won’t add grease.

The Deep — Detox

05 DETOX · WEEKLY

THE DEEP

Volcanic ash and kaolin pull out the oil and buildup that clog pores — a weekly skin detox. Use 1–2x per week.

Formula scan

NOT A BASIC MOISTURIZER. 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.

The Great serum

Treatment serum / visible firmness + pore appearance

THE GREAT

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

01

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

02

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

03

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

04

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

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

The Hydro Layer moisturizer

Hydration system / plump + smooth-looking skin

THE HYDRO LAYER

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

01

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

02

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

03

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

04

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

INCI anchor: 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
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MEN ON THE REGIMEN

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 noticeable improved and I love that it doesn't feel too heavy/oily or clog my pores. Super excited to keep using 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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

"Perfect mix of face skin cream and suntan lotion. Not oily, doesn't cause breakouts, moisturizes skin, and most importantly I never burned on my face all summer being in the sun all day."

Nic S. · The Face SPF

Make it automatic

THE REGIMEN THAT GOES WHERE YOUR DAY GOES

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

BUILD YOUR PORE REGIMEN →

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

Caldera + Lab · The builder

BUILD YOUR PORE REGIMEN

The Great carries the proof — start there. Add the steps that match your causes. Subscribers get the best price at every size.

Total

FAQ

How fast will I see a difference?

Hydration effects read quickly — in the Hydro Layer study, 73% of men said pores appeared minimized 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 does the subscription work?

Your regimen ships on your schedule at the subscriber price. Pause, skip, or cancel anytime.

What if it doesn’t work for me?

60-DAY GUARANTEE

Every order is backed by a 60-day satisfaction guarantee. If a product isn’t working for you, contact us within 60 days of purchase at help@calderalab.com and we’ll make it right. One guarantee claim per product, so we can keep offering it.