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Incorporate pore-reducing products into your daily skincare regime.

When buying and trying, talk with the beauty consultant about

your routine and what will be best suited to your complexion.

Four to

the pore

1. Regardless of
   what you do or
   the products you
   use, you can’t
   actually change
   the physical size
   of large pores. It’s
   just genetics and
   is often related
   to skin type. You
   can, however,
   stop them from
   becoming enlarged
   and make them
   look smaller.


2. As you age,
   especially after 40,
   your skin’s natural
   exfoliation slows
   down, which can
   make pores seem
   larger. Look for
   products with
   AHAs, BHAs and
   retinoids (made
   from vitamin A
   derivatives) to give
   your complexion
   a boost.


3. The condition
   of your skin and
   lifestyle play a
   part. For example,
   pores will be more
   noticeable if skin
   is dehydrated
   from using harsh
   cleansers, lack of
   hydration or sun
   damage. Protect,
   protect, protect!


4. Sebum (skin
   oil) flows through
   pores. Problems
   start when oil
   glands produce an
   excess and it mixes
   with debris in the
   pores, like dead
   skin cells. This can
   clog pores, making
   it difficult for oil to
   flow freely, causing
   the pore to get
   bigger. Keep pores
   clear by cleansing
   thoroughly.

OK, so you’re doing all of the above, but you’d like to make

those pores look even less noticeable when you go out. These

pore-softening primers and skin treats are all up to the task.

1. This leave-on exfoliant contains antioxidants and
   salicylic acid (BHA) to clear pores, stimulate collagen
   and reduce breakouts. It’s best for combination
   and oily skin types. Resist Daily Pore-Refining
   Treatment With 2% BHA, $41, Paula’s Choice.


2. A few drops can help make open pores look smaller.
   The formula constricts the sides of the openings
   to make them tighter without stripping out natural
   oils. Pore Reduction Refining Tonic, $69, DMK.


3. This serum is designed to improve the
   skin’s bounce-back quality and visibly reduce the
   appearance of pores, lines and wrinkles. Precision
   Lifting & Pore-Tightening Concentrate, $96, Kiehl’s.


4. Always apply a non-greasy day cream with SPF
   to keep your face hydrated, plumped up and protected
   every day. Regenerist Advanced Anti-ageing Revitalising
   Hydration Cream Moisturiser SPF15, $34.99, Olay.


5. This primer increases the longevity of make-up and
   appears to miraculously shrink pores and give skin a subtle
   radiance. Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser, $15.95, Maybelline.


6. Worn on its own or under make-up, this
   cream hydrates skin while leaving a smooth matt
   finish with fewer visible lines. Eternal Youth Insta-
   Perfector Blur Cream, $29.95, Dr. LeWinn’s.


7. For a natural-looking shine-free look, try this
   water-based gel primer. It absorbs excess oil while
   its diamond powder has a soft-focus pore-blurring
   effect. POREfessional Matte Rescue, $49, Benefit.


8. It sounds too good to be true, but this little gem
   works as a moisturiser, illuminator, anti-ager, pore refiner
   and primer all-in-one! Plus, it’s free of nasty ingredients.
   Face Cheat Moisturiser + Glow, $39.95, Cinch.


9. Layered between skincare and make-up,
   this lightweight cream is designed to make pores
   less visible by slowing down sebum production. It
   also uses plant extracts to visibly reduce pore size.
   Skin Smoothing Pore Perfector, $55, Bobbi Brown.

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