If pore size is a concern, know that a few factors are at play. Genetics ultimately determine your skin type, but excess oils, debris, and aging can all affect the look of pores. „While you can’t completely shrink pores you can minimize the appearance of your pores,“ explains Dr. Howard Sobel, NYC dermatologist and founder of Sobel Skin.
The first thing you need to do is remove debris from your pores—shrinking their size will make them appear smaller. Sobel suggests products with salicylic acid, which works great to gently push out dead skin, bacteria, sebum, and other pore-clogging debris. (Note: It’s best to avoid products with salicylic acid if you’re pregnant. Instead, look for something with glycolic, lactic, or citric acid.)
These are our favorite products for poreless, glowing skin.
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Pore + Wrinkle Perfecting Serum
Renee Rouleau reneerouleau.com
$49.50
Shrink pores with a powerful blend of glycolic, salicylic, and lactic acid.
2
Facial Treatment Clear Lotion Toner
We love an all-around product! This toner will minimize pores while improving skin texture and encouraging cell renewal.
3
Precision Lifting & Pore-Tightening Concentrate
Kiehl’s kiehls.com
$68.00
A concentrate with yeast extract and geranium will tighten skin for a lifted appearance.
4
Exfoliating Mask
Joanna Vargas dermstore.com
$75.00
Celebrity facialist Joanna Vargas created the ultimate facial in a jar. Kaolin clay draws out impurities, while galactoarabinan reduces hyperpigmentation.
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Rosé Resurfacing Facial Mask
Then I Met You thenimetyou.com
$56.00
Pores are no match for the AHA and BHA found in this Insta-worthy jar.
6
DRx Blemish Solutions Acne Eliminating Gel
dr. dennis gross drdennisgross.com
$40.00
Eliminate breakouts and unclog pores with a powerful combination of salicylic acid, niacinamide, and monk’s pepper.
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Charcoal Detox Mask
buttah buttahskin.com
$24.00
If your skin needs a detox, try this clarifying mask made with charcoal, argan oil, and shea better.
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Detox Clay Mask
grn goods grngoods.co
$15.00
Two types of clay and activated charcoal will suck all impurities out of your pores, leaving you with super-clean, super smooth skin.
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Peach Sake Pore Serum
Skin Food theskinfood.us
$16.00
It’s all about the sake! The boozy rice wine works to enhance circulation, tighten skin, and modulate oil production. Peach, the other standout ingredient, is rich in vitamins A and C, both of which help brighten and minimize the effects of sun damage.
10
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid
Paula’s Choice paulaschoice.com
$29.00
Paula’s number-one product worldwide is also a cult favorite. If you’re looking for a more even skin tone with added vibrancy, this is your miracle in a bottle. Just make sure you commit to it. A number of people report minimal results at first, but with time you should see a major difference.
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Resurfacing Compound
U Beauty theubeauty.com
$148.00
Created by blogger Tina Craig, this day and night treatment gives you smoother, tighter skin after a single application. It also helps reduce dark spots, making it the perfect multitasker in your routine.
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Luminizing Pink Mask
Boscia’s black charcoal mask now comes in this cute millennial pink packaging. Charcoal works to draw dirt, impurities, and excess oils from pores, making them clearer and less immediately visible.
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Effaclar Pore-Refining Serum with Glycolic Acid
La Roche-Posay laroche-posay.us
$44.99
Make like the French girls do and try this cult-favorite serum. The combination of AHAs, glycolic acid and hyaluronic acid makes it great for oily skin. It not only helps with pore size, but also corrects signs of aging.
14
Papaya Bright Face Mask
If you live in a busy city, you probably have pollution in your pores (yuck). This mask is so clean it’s edible, and so effective at detoxing your skin that you’ll be obsessed.
15
Intensive Pore Minimizing Toner 4 oz
87 percent of the people who used this product noticed that their pores appeared smaller and more refined after consistent use. For best results, apply morning and night then move onto other serums and moisturizers.
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Glossier Solution
Glossier glossier.com
$24.00
When it comes to clearing out our pores and making them look nearly invisible, a chemical exfoliator is a must. This one is our favorite for the intensive trifecta of salicylic, glycolic, and lactic acids that works overtime to detox and tighten pores, while staying gentle enough to not cause any irritation or redness.
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Retexturing Activator
And for the people in the back: Exfoliation is key. SkinCeuticals Retexturing Activator is gentle enough that it won’t mess with your skin’s barrier but instead the 20% glycolic acid treatment will reveal smoother, healthier skin.
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Deep Cleansing Charcoal Pore Strips
The perfect product to clear the congestion. These strips target clogged pores and draw out oil for the deepest of deep cleans.
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Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare sephora.com
$17.00
It’s a favorite of Chrissy Teigan—and been a best-seller for 20 years—for a reason. The super-effective two step acid peel is inspired by the treatment you’d get in a dermatologist’s office. The pre-dosed pads have a potent mix of AHA and BHA to instantly gives you a smooth, best-skin-day-ever glow.
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Pore Treatment Strips
Peace Out sephora.com
$19.00
Is there anything more satisfying than peeling off a pore strip and seeing… well, you know. These active strips not only refine pores, but also help control oil production for smoother, more matte skin.
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Silken Pore Perfecting Sunscreen SPF 35
1. People usually avoid sunscreen because they feel like it clogs their pores. But this weightless sunscreen with SPF 35 blends in instantly and leaves skin looking matte—perfect.
22
Pore Perfecting Powder Foundation SPF 15
This silky powder foundation leaves skin smooth and matte while instantly evening out imperfections.
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