Introduction
Feelkeen may not yet be the first name that springs to mind when you think of high science pore care, but those of us who watch ingredient lists like box scores know the brand has a knack for pairing solid research with an easygoing sensibility. Their latest launch, Pore Solution Radiance Serum, arrives with a title that sounds equal parts derm office prescription and superhero catchphrase, promising a whole lot in a single breath.
According to Feelkeen, this lightweight serum tackles just about every pore woe imaginable: it claims to temper oil production, refine depth and number, brighten tone that has been darkened by excess melanin and deliver smoother skin in as little as two weeks. The lab tests they tout back safety and quick absorption, and the usage instructions could not be simpler: one or two pumps smoothed along clean skin.
To see if reality matches the rhetoric, I spent a full two weeks slotting the serum into my daily routine, morning and night, scrutinizing shine levels, texture and the ever tricky shadowy look around pores. Here is what I discovered.
What is Pore Solution Radiance Serum?
Pore Solution Radiance Serum is a dedicated pore treatment, a type of skincare designed to zero in on visible pore concerns rather than offering broad moisturization or exfoliation. Pore treatments typically aim to minimise oil buildup, reduce the look of enlarged pores and even out discoloration so that skin appears smoother over time. Feelkeen positions this serum squarely in that category by focusing on six pore metrics at once: depth, number, overall area, sebum levels, tone and the darker hue that excess melanin can leave around pore rims.
Its formula leans on a mix of sebum regulators, pigment inhibitors and antioxidants to achieve those goals. The texture is intentionally lightweight and non sticky so it can slip into pores quickly and start moderating oil before it has a chance to harden into congestion. Clinical data supplied by the brand cites visible improvements in two weeks, with supporting irritation tests to reassure users who are wary of sensitising actives.
In practical terms you add it after cleansing and before heavier creams, using one or two pumps for the entire face. Consistency is key with any pore treatment and Feelkeen frames twice daily use as the sweet spot for maintaining steady sebum control and gradual brightening.
Did it work?
In the name of rigorous home science I benched my usual pore treatment for three full days before starting Pore Solution Radiance Serum, which felt very noble and just a bit reckless given my reliably shiny T-zone. Fourteen days strikes me as a reasonable window to spot genuine changes so I committed to two pumps morning and night after a gentle gel cleanser and before my moisturizer and SPF.
The first few applications vanished almost too quickly, leaving skin smooth but otherwise unchanged. By day four I noticed the afternoon slick on my nose had dialed back from high-beam to subtle glow, meaning blotting papers stayed in the drawer more often. Pore edges looked slightly softer in certain light yet the stubborn darkness around them still peeked through.
Midway through the test the serum’s biggest contribution was consistency: I could trust that lunchtime shine would be muted and that foundation would cling a little longer. Texture wise my cheeks felt marginally smoother though pore depth seemed to hold its ground. I kept scanning the mirror for that advertised six-point overhaul but had to accept wins in only two or three categories.
By day fourteen the melanin tint ringing a few pores had lightened half a shade, enough that I needed less concealer. Sebum production stayed nicely restrained and there was zero irritation despite twice-daily use. What I did not see was a dramatic shrink in pore area or number; they were simply better behaved and slightly less noticeable.
So did it deliver? Partly. It curbed oil, softened shadowy tone and kept my skin calm yet stopped short of the sweeping refinement implied by the clinical copy. I will finish the bottle because the incremental brightening is pleasant but it will not replace my long-term pore staple. Still, for anyone craving a gentle sebum tamer with a side of brightening, this is a respectable option that plays well with the rest of a routine.
Main ingredients explained
Feelkeen leans on a tidy squad of actives that work in tandem rather than crowding each other out. First up is Diospyros kaki leaf extract, a botanical sebum regulator that helps keep oil from pooling at the pore entrance. By dialing down surface grease it indirectly minimizes the look of depth and prevents that midday shine spritz we all dread. It is a plant extract so it checks the vegan and vegetarian box, and it carries no known comedogenic rating, meaning it is unlikely to clog pores.
NEUROLIGHT.61G sounds like a sci-fi password but is actually a patented complex derived from pancratium maritimum. Its job is to interfere gently with melanin transfer, so the halo of shadow around each pore fades with time. Because the pathway resembles the way many tyrosinase inhibitors work, pregnant or breastfeeding users should still ask a doctor first even though topical absorption is low.
POMEG-PORE, produced with ultrasonic extraction from pomegranate, aims at pore area by balancing sebum and mild astringency. It sits in the non-comedogenic camp as well, giving combination skin a tight feel without a stripped aftermath.
Arbutin and ascorbyl glucoside share the brightening lane. Arbutin converts slowly to hydroquinone which is highly effective yet controversial during pregnancy, so physician sign-off is prudent. Ascorbyl glucoside is a stable vitamin C derivative that tackles both pigment and free radicals, and it is generally gentle for sensitive skin.
Glutathione and tranexamic acid add extra insurance against future dark rings by blocking different points in the melanin cascade. Tranexamic acid has an excellent irritation profile though the same pregnancy caution applies because data on topical use is still limited.
Ferulic acid steps in as the anti-oxidative bodyguard. It scavenges the kind of reactive oxygen species that can oxidize sebum then stain pore rims brownish. It is plant sourced, vegan friendly and ranks low on the comedogenic scale.
Finally, panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) rounds things out by calming any redness from active ingredients. It hydrates lightly and reinforces barrier lipids so the serum does not tip the skin into a rebound oil cycle.
No ingredient here carries a comedogenic rating above 2 on the standard 0-5 scale, which means clog potential is minimal. (Comedogenicity refers to an ingredient’s likelihood of blocking pores and triggering blackheads or breakouts.) The formula also skips fragrant oils and drying alcohols making it a thoughtful choice for reactive skin types. In short the ingredient list looks clean, vegan compliant and well suited to oily to combination users yet, as always, anyone pregnant or breastfeeding should run the INCI by their doctor first.
What I liked/didn’t like
After two weeks of steady use here are the quick takeaways.
What works well:
- Lightweight texture sinks in fast so layering with other products is easy and makeup stays fresher longer
- Noticeable reduction in midday shine within a week plus gradual fading of pore darkness without irritation
- Clean ingredient roster with multiple brighteners and antioxidants yet no high comedogenic oils making it friendly for oily and combination skin
What to consider:
- Improvements in pore size and number are subtle so expectations should stay realistic
- Results plateau after two weeks for some users which may make the price feel steep for maintenance only
- Contains arbutin and tranexamic acid that expectant users may need to clear with a physician
My final thoughts
After two steady weeks on my face morning and night Pore Solution Radiance Serum lands squarely at a respectable 7/10. It reins in sebum, lifts some of that duskier halo around pores and does so without a whisper of irritation. Where it falls short is the bolder promise of visibly shrinking the overall field of pores; my magnifying mirror and I saw temperance rather than transformation. For oily to combination skin that needs a gentler daily manager and values incremental brightening this is a sensible pick. If you crave a dramatic pore overhaul or are already loyal to stronger actives you might find the results polite but not riveting. Would I recommend it to a friend? Yes, with the caveat that it is a maintenance serum rather than a magic eraser.
Of course one serum rarely fits every routine so here are a few alternatives I have rotated through and rate highly. Deascal’s Poreless Perfection Serum is an excellent allrounder that balances oil, smooths texture and keeps all skin types happy at a wallet friendly price. If you lean toward botanical acid blends Caudalie’s Vinopure Natural Salicylic Acid Pore Minimising Serum delivers a crisp BHA hit while staying gentle enough for daily use. Those looking for a more clinical edge might appreciate Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Pore Perfecting & Refining Serum which marries microdosed acids with barrier supporters for faster clarity without sting.
Before you dive in remember a few basics: patch test on a discreet spot for a couple of days even if the ingredient list looks mild, apologies for sounding like an over protective parent. Understand that any smoothing or brightening you gain will fade if you stop using the product so consistency is not optional. Lastly keep expectations realistic; pores can be coaxed into better behavior but they will never vanish entirely and that is perfectly fine.