Hi! I am looking for a primer or other product that will help hide my pores. I have large pores and I need to find a product to use/include in my everyday makeup routine. I want smooth/ flawless skin...is there something that you recommend? Thanks for helping =)
I have similar problems with my pores and I hate it. I found that using a facial brush (I use one from Olay because clarisonic is pretty expensive) and I massage it in small circles for about 1-2 mins twice daily with either an exfoliant or facial cleanser. It really helps because your pores dilate when they're clogged or have makeup and debris under your skin. It will help treat the problem rather can conceal the symptom.
The thing that has worked amazingly for me is Mary Kay's Microdermabrasion Set. It's one of the best microdermabrasion products on the market and highly affordable considering the cost of a visit to the spa! It contains micro beads that will rub after the outermost surface of your skin off, revealing more radiant skin, reducing clogging of the pores, and also combatting blackheads. It's my HG skin care product. I use it with my Olay exfoliating brush (~$30) as opposed to the Clarisonic because I prefer constant circular movement to the vibration mode on the Clarisonic that don't go full circle. I've also used Olay's exfoliating scrub which is similar but I prefer my Mary Kay. The set is $55 which sounds steep but totally worth it IMHO because you don't need a lot and it's enough for a long time if you're doing 1-2 washes a week with the set. It's actually cheaper for the first step alone, I believe, as the second is a replenishing anti-oxidant-filled moisturizer. My second best is the Olay brush with the exfoliator scrub which you can get at Target (for the small tube included) or BJ's (a larger tube). Hope that helps!!
I to had enlarged pores and i finally figured out how to reduce the appearance of them! I just started blogging and my first post happens to be all about skin care! Just read the last paragraph and your pores will thank me later :) Please check it out! http://prettyfierce240.blogspot.com... I will be adding more posts every few days!
oh my gosh thanks for responding! I will FOR SURE look into these products. The Benefit one sounds really good! Question is the Olay brush mentioned the same as the ProX? I recently saw it at Costco and I was interested. Thanks for the wonderful tips!!
pressed powder works amazing to fill pores if you got more of an oily skin, if you have dry use a really good primer and foundation, but if you're gonna use the pressed powder remember to roll and press the powder puff on the skin to get a flawless pore free face hope it helps
I'm not sure about what coverup product to recommend but i do know how to minimize the appearance of pores with having to buy a new product, it's natural. Check out my blog if you want to know how! prettyfierce240.blogspot.com I also used to have large looking pores and i am so glad that this works! I hope it works for you :)
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Aug 10, 2012
Vanessa L.
Hi! I am looking for a primer or other product that will help hide my pores. I have large pores and I need to find a product to use/include in my everyday makeup routine. I want smooth/ flawless skin...is there something that you recommend? Thanks for helping =)
Aug 10, 2012
Lauren S.
Have you heard of Benefit's POREfessional primer? I've never used it but it may be something you want to check out!
Aug 10, 2012
Courtney B.
I have similar problems with my pores and I hate it. I found that using a facial brush (I use one from Olay because clarisonic is pretty expensive) and I massage it in small circles for about 1-2 mins twice daily with either an exfoliant or facial cleanser. It really helps because your pores dilate when they're clogged or have makeup and debris under your skin. It will help treat the problem rather can conceal the symptom.
Aug 10, 2012
Heidi C.
The thing that has worked amazingly for me is Mary Kay's Microdermabrasion Set. It's one of the best microdermabrasion products on the market and highly affordable considering the cost of a visit to the spa! It contains micro beads that will rub after the outermost surface of your skin off, revealing more radiant skin, reducing clogging of the pores, and also combatting blackheads. It's my HG skin care product. I use it with my Olay exfoliating brush (~$30) as opposed to the Clarisonic because I prefer constant circular movement to the vibration mode on the Clarisonic that don't go full circle. I've also used Olay's exfoliating scrub which is similar but I prefer my Mary Kay. The set is $55 which sounds steep but totally worth it IMHO because you don't need a lot and it's enough for a long time if you're doing 1-2 washes a week with the set. It's actually cheaper for the first step alone, I believe, as the second is a replenishing anti-oxidant-filled moisturizer. My second best is the Olay brush with the exfoliator scrub which you can get at Target (for the small tube included) or BJ's (a larger tube). Hope that helps!!
Aug 10, 2012
Kelly G.
Too faced primed and poreless is pretty good. You should give that a try.
Aug 10, 2012
Cheyenne W.
I to had enlarged pores and i finally figured out how to reduce the appearance of them! I just started blogging and my first post happens to be all about skin care! Just read the last paragraph and your pores will thank me later :) Please check it out! http://prettyfierce240.blogspot.com... I will be adding more posts every few days!
Aug 11, 2012
Dana M.
Benefits The PoreFessional works wonders in masking your pores!!
Aug 12, 2012
Linda F.
Benefit PoreFessional and a cheaper one I like is Loreal Photo Finish. Both are thicker feeling and silicone based.
Aug 12, 2012
Vanessa L.
oh my gosh thanks for responding! I will FOR SURE look into these products. The Benefit one sounds really good! Question is the Olay brush mentioned the same as the ProX? I recently saw it at Costco and I was interested. Thanks for the wonderful tips!!
Aug 12, 2012
Antonio Z.
pressed powder works amazing to fill pores if you got more of an oily skin, if you have dry use a really good primer and foundation, but if you're gonna use the pressed powder remember to roll and press the powder puff on the skin to get a flawless pore free face hope it helps
Aug 13, 2012
Cheyenne W.
I'm not sure about what coverup product to recommend but i do know how to minimize the appearance of pores with having to buy a new product, it's natural. Check out my blog if you want to know how! prettyfierce240.blogspot.com I also used to have large looking pores and i am so glad that this works! I hope it works for you :)
Aug 13, 2012
khatija a.
The photo finish primer by smasbox is amazing! :) i use the colorless primer..
Aug 18, 2012
Emma Rose S.
Try Porefessional by Benefit or Pore refiner by Clinque, I use them both and they have made my pores much smaller and smoother <3