Pores are a funny old thing.
They're a part of the skin that can really bug us, even when it's highly likely that nobody else can see them! If your pores are looking more prominent than usual or slightly less tight than you would like, it's probably because they’re clogged. An overall dullness to the skin plus the formation of whiteheads and blackheads are giveaways of congested pores too.
Pores aren't a problem that we can simply have removed. Whether we like it or not, they're here to stay. This is good news by the way, as we need our pores to allow oil and sweat to be released from the skin.
If your enlarged pores are bothering you, there are certainly products on the market that you can use to clarify the skin while minimising pore size.
CosMedix Refine Plus
Vitamin A or Retinol is a top-tier ingredient for many things. A major one being its ability to decrease oil production and tighten the pores. The CosMedix Refine Plus is a high-potency serum that works as an anti-ageing treatment. Whilst it can reduce the appearance of sun damage and fine lines, it also stimulates cell turnover which helps with the concerns of enlarged pores and uneven texture. A combination of botanical ingredients and science allows for the formula to fight free radicals and address oily and congested skin head-on.
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Biologi Bd Luminosity Face Serum
The Biologi Bd Luminosity Face Serum has a 100% active formula created to clarify skins that are susceptible to excess oil and blemishes. This serum has gentle exfoliating abilities and is enriched with natural nutrients that will visibly refine skin texture. In addition, it can provide antioxidant protection against damaging free radicals and reduce the appearance of inflammation and redness. And with smoother skin comes tighter pores.
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SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense
SkinCeuticals know a thing or two about formulating advanced treatment serums and the SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense is one to seriously consider if you suffer from problematic and ageing skin. It's an acid formulation that was designed to help people reduce the development of acne and blocked pores. This 360 treatment also challenges the concerns of fine lines, wrinkles and hyperpigmentation.
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Skin Regimen 1.0 Tea Tree Booster
The Skin Regimen 1.0 Tea Tree Booster is a purifying booster set to transform blemishes, imperfections and enlarged pores. Tea Tree is a loved ingredient by Dermatologists that has been incorporated into skincare for years. That's because Tea Tree is popular for treating inflammation and acne. This formula combines Tea Tree Oil, Mandelic Acid and Skin Regimen's Longevity ComplexTM in order to directly treat problem areas and smooth the skin.
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Vanessa Megan AHA & Willow Bark Clarifying Anti-Congestion Serum
Acids can be your best friend when it comes to unclogging your pores. AHAs and BHAs in particular are both highly effective in deeply clearing out the pores. AHAs improve the skin on the surface layer to result in smoother and brighter skin. The Vanessa Megan AHA & Willow Bark Clarifying Anti-Congestion Serum is a luxurious and all-natural serum that was designed to lessen the severity of blemishes and acne. By utilising the world’s most powerful and natural antioxidants, this serum removes dead skin cells and pollution from the skin for a clear and healthy complexion.
Shop ThisIt's time to embrace the pores we have. Instead of wishing we didn't have them, let's start using products that can improve how we see them.
With a passion for product innovation and professional experience working at a leading global beauty brand, Ella comes well equipped with both the knowledge and love for what's trending and picking out the gimmicks from the must-haves. While Ella has an excitement for all things formulas and textures, she also enjoys walking along the beach and taking in the beautiful Australian sceneries, always with an English Breakfast Tea in hand.