Do you scrupulously adhere to your skin care routine morning and night but still struggle with clogged pores? The culprit may be traces of your makeup–invisible to the naked eye—still hanging around on your skin after you cash out for the night.

Try Dermalogica’s PreCleanse, an Olive, Apricot and Kukui oil-based blend that breaks down makeup and surface oil for a more thorough cleanse. Just apply a squirt of this product to a dry face, massage it around until your makeup starts to break-down, and then rinse with water. Then, follow with your normal cleanser.

The PreCleanse gently gets rid of makeup (including mascara) and oil, and leaves skin feeling conditioned and soft. It rinses off easily and doesn’t leave any greasy residue behind. Plus, if you’re using a medicated cleanser, it allows the cleanser to really make contact with your skin without having to penetrate a barrier of makeup. (I usually use the Clean and Clear Blackhead Clearing Scrub right afterwards.)

I’ve now made this product a mandatory step in my nighttime routine and am loving how my skin feels softer and my pores look clearer. This one would be an especially good pick for my ladies who share my love of long-wearing foundation.