Pores, woe is me.
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Aug 21, 2013
Desiree M.
Soooo pores don't open and close? Then how can I make my nose smoother? Is it even possible?! And yeah I keep my pores clean.
Aug 21, 2013
Sabrina K.
I don't think there's anything to do :/ I got big pores as well, and no amount of skin care has changed that :(
Aug 21, 2013
Desiree M.
Not fair, right?! :/ Thanks, sweet pea<3.
Aug 21, 2013
Sabrina K.
Yea it sucks... I find that my new primer do cover them up a bit, but not on my nose...
We just have to rock our big pores girl ;)
Aug 21, 2013
Desiree M.
Yeaaa-yuh! Maybe someday big pores will be "in" ;)
Aug 21, 2013
Sabrina K.
I bet it already is, in some part of the world ;)
Aug 21, 2013
Dorthe K.
I'm there! Let's make big pores in!! Sympathy and love coming your way, ladies 💜💛❤💚
Aug 21, 2013
Ella R.
Same problem over here! They won't go away! x
Aug 21, 2013
Desiree M.
Thanks, Dorthe! Sweethearts<3
Aug 21, 2013
Madame G.
I know I have white heads on my nose Kant get rid of them.
Aug 21, 2013
CorCor C.
I know the feeling @ Sabrina what primer do you use?
Aug 21, 2013
Gemma R.
Porefessional by benefit is a brilliant primer if ya want to give that a go? Really worked for me. x
Aug 21, 2013
Desiree M.
Yeah I know primer helps, totally!. I just wish I could have a smooth nosey with makeup OFF too;)
Aug 21, 2013
Shanda R.
So first you need to clean them out. Biore strips are the quickest way. Then use a pore minimizing astringent. For instant coverage use Benefit Porefessional. Just a side note, Jennifer Aniston plunges her face into a bowl of water with ice cubes every night!! She swears it keeps her pores tight...not sure if I would do that but desperate times!!
Aug 21, 2013
Desiree M.
Aside from the ice water, I follow that regime, I just turn the water on cold and finish that way. But in my part of AZ "cold" water is room temp, if you're lucky. I'll just have to get me a bowl of ice water I suppose, thank you Shanda dear:)
Aug 22, 2013
Shanda R.
You're welcome😊 good luck!
Aug 22, 2013
Carly G.
I've been using witch hazel gel lately, it really does the job!
Aug 22, 2013
Sabrina K.
CorCor C - I use a primer from Rimmel :) I will look up the name for you :)
And ladies, I think what Desiree wants to know is how to permanent close up those pores, and not just cover them up :) I know I would love to know that ;)
Aug 22, 2013
Desiree M.
Witch Hazel GEL?! Ooooooohh! That sounds refreshing, especially from the fridge!! Yeah I'm definitely going hunting tonight, haha.
Aug 22, 2013
Kathryn L.
A clay based mask is something that I find really helps. But if this is a big challenge or concern of yours, there is laser resurfacing which really helps to even out any texture irregularities in the skin. Helped my large pore situation big time. :)
Aug 22, 2013
Desiree M.
Eek yeah, might have to save up some $$$! Its not a huge insecurity necessarily but it is hindering me in a way...just trying to stop wearing foundation and my nose pores make it hard (which is why primer is cool and all, love it, but trying to keep my skin almost nakie)! Sigh, guess I'll have to wait on the boob job haha! Skin > boobs!
Aug 22, 2013
Lidin R.
Nothing closes pores -_- so unfortunate. just use pore minimizing products. they definitely do help.
Aug 22, 2013
Lea Z.
Try vitamin A on the skin. And don't try and purge pores yourself. That can stretch them.
Aug 24, 2013
Catym L.
Your pores are enlarged because they either have dirt trapped in them (dirt you cannot see) or they are irritated, most likely due to the variety of products that you are using on them. Flushing your face with cold water can actually cause the dirt to stay trapped. No matter which products you use do not use a 'hodge podge" of products. If you use Biore, use ALL of their products on your face, not Biore stripes, Clean and Clear Wash, Neutrogena Astringent, etc. Brands are formulated to work together and your skin will get confused causing a wide variety of problems. I always suggest going the natural route. Witch Hazel has been proven effective for many skin conditions as has Aloe Vera. Aloe Vera has been a proven remedy for over a hundred conditions, internal and external. When buying natural products you need to check out the ingredient list. A lot of companies use water as the first ingredient which makes it the abundant ingedient, not the Aloe (do you really want to pay $10+ for a product that is mostly water?). They also use harmful ingredients such as waxes, alcohols, SLS's, oils and dyes. Remember, natural Aloe is clear, not blue or green! Good Luck!
Aug 24, 2013
Desiree M.
Whoa! Hello! Thanks Catym!! :)