Ilso Nose Pack
90 Olive Young reviews read by hand · Olive Young's own '63% gentle, low irritation' stat · a two-step nose-sebum routine paired with the Ilso Sebum Softener
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Community summary
The reason people buy is almost always the same: nose sebum and blackheads. Wanting to clear the sebum and whiteheads around the nose and nostrils was the top reason, at 16 reviews. Switching over because rip-off strips felt too harsh comes up again and again, and 'gentle, no irritation' backs it up at 8 reviews. Olive Young's own stats put 'low irritation' at the top too, 63%.
The how-to has hardened into two steps. Apply the same brand's sebum softener first to soften the nose, then the pack, and the sebum lifts out much better — 12 reviews say so. Nine mention how satisfying it is to see the sebum come off as you peel, and the rhythm of leaving it on 10–15 minutes before peeling repeats throughout. Eight repurchase reviews mention stocking it as a set with the softener.
Keep your expectations in check, though. Six reviews note it won't pull out every last bit of sebum in one go and needs regular use to keep things clear, and a handful of low ratings say it didn't lift much or felt irritating. Still, the 'it's clearly different used with the softener' comparison keeps coming back — which tells you this is a product people are happier with as a two-step routine than on its own.
These are hand counts from the 90 reviews, limited to ones with a clear sentence. If anything, we undercounted rather than inflated.
Phrases we ran into in the reviews (original nuance kept, not reworded)
Strengths reviewers kept mentioning
- Genuinely different paired with the sebum softenerThis is the most distinctive thread. Softening the nose first with the same brand's sebum softener, then applying the pack, lifts out far more sebum — 12 two-step reviews. The 'different as a set than solo' comparison keeps repeating.
- Gentler than rip-off stripsPeople keep switching over because regular nose strips feel too harsh, and 'gentle, no irritation' backs it up at 8 reviews. Olive Young's own stats put 'low irritation' at the top too, 63%.
- That satisfying peelNine reviews say the moment of peeling — sebum coming off with it — feels clean and satisfying. You can see it happen, and that visible payoff seems to drive repurchases.
- Repurchase, stocked as a setEight repurchase reviews mention stocking it as a set with the sebum softener. Four more mention sharing it with family or a boyfriend.
Downsides (mentioned repeatedly)
- Expecting it all in one go will disappointSome reviews say it won't pull out every bit of sebum at once, and a handful of low ratings say it didn't lift much. This is a maintenance product used on a schedule, not an instant clear-out.
- Solo, without the softener, the payoff dropsThe fact that 'you need the sebum softener with it to lift much' keeps repeating also means satisfaction can be hit or miss if you use the nose pack on its own.
- No official star-rating breakdown in this sampleThis sample didn't capture the star-rating distribution, so we only cite the official 'irritation / finish' ratios. We'll cross-check and add the numbers once we have them.
Best for
- Anyone who wants to manage nose sebum and blackheads on a regular schedule
- People already using the Ilso Sebum Softener who can carry it into a two-step routine
- Anyone put off by the sting of rip-off strips and looking for a gentler nose pack
May not suit you if: Anyone wanting an instant clear-out where all the sebum visibly lifts in one go. This works by regular upkeep, so it's a different animal. / Anyone who just wants to use the nose pack on its own, quickly, without the sebum softener (satisfaction runs higher as a two-step routine)
How to Use Ilso Nose Pack
- Softening the nose with the same brand's sebum softener first, then applying the pack, is the textbook two-step routine in the reviews
- Leaving it on about 10–15 minutes before peeling was the most common rhythm. Don't let it sit too long.
- It won't get everything in one go, so using it 1–2x a week is the shared advice from repeat buyers
- Some reviews note your pores are open after peeling, so it's worth finishing with a calming, hydrating step
Price & buying tips
- Stocking it as a set with the Ilso Sebum Softener is the textbook way to buy in the reviews — the two-step routine is where you feel the difference
- Also sold on Coupang — worth comparing prices against Olive Young sale periods before buying
Compared with other Pore & Sebum picks
Threads real-user tally in the pore & sebum category (Olive Young Jjintem's own data)
See the full Pore & Sebum ranking →
FAQ
Q. Do blackheads and nose sebum actually come out?
The satisfying feeling of sebum lifting off as you peel comes up in 9 reviews, which is a fair number — but there are also reviews saying 'it doesn't get everything in one go' and a handful of low ratings saying it didn't lift much. In particular, softening first with the same brand's sebum softener made it lift far better, a comparison that kept repeating. It varies from person to person.
Q. How do you use it?
The textbook routine in the reviews is two steps. Apply the same brand's sebum softener first to soften the nose, then put the nose pack on and leave it about 10–15 minutes before peeling (12 reviews). Use it right after cleansing, and 1–2x a week is the shared routine among repeat buyers.
Q. Do I have to use it with the sebum softener?
Not strictly, but 'it's clearly different used with the softener' comes up in 12 two-step reviews. Used on its own, the nose pack can be hit or miss, and people using it as a set generally felt it worked better.
Q. How is it different from regular rip-off nose strips?
Regular strips physically yank everything off, which is where the irritation talk comes from; this one softens with the sebum softener first, then applies and peels, so reviewers call it comparatively gentle. 'Gentle, no irritation' shows up in 8 reviews, and Olive Young's own stats put 'low irritation' at the top too, 63%.
Q. How long do you leave it on, and how often? (time / frequency)
Going by the reviews, leaving it on about 10–15 minutes before peeling was the most common. Rather than letting it sit too long, that window kept coming up, and since it won't get everything in one go, using it 1–2x a week is the shared advice. People leaned toward regular upkeep over daily use.
Q. Is there any irritation?
'Gentle, no irritation' comes up in 8 reviews, a fair number, and Olive Young's own stats put 'low irritation' at the top at 63%. That said, a handful of reviews on sensitive skin mention stinging or redness, so it's safest to finish with a calming, hydrating step after peeling.
Q. Where does the data on this page come from?
The '63% low irritation' and '56% natural finish' figures are Olive Young's official review stats, while the keyword counts are our own hand tallies of roughly 90 reviews (we only counted reviews with a clear sentence, so if anything we undercounted rather than inflated). We don't reprint the original reviews — only the analysis — and we don't assign our own star ratings or claim any efficacy.
Starting from a viral Threads post with over 1.85M views, we collected real Korean users' recommendation comments on Olive Young posts, merged different spellings of the same product, and tallied mentions, likes, and staff endorsements. No ads or sponsorships — rankings come from real recommendation data only.
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