Mask/products for shrinking pores

[saveysmith]

I'm looking for a mask or product to help shrink the pores on my face! It's not so bad on my nose but more my "t-zone" (forehead and cheeks next to my nose). I just got the Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque which I think helps but isn't giving me major results (have used 2x/week as recommended). Any suggestions?? Other products in my repertoire are: Caudalie Radiance Serum, The Ordinary Buffet/ and 2% Retinoid, Drunk Elephant protini... not sure if anything is particularly bad for my pores but they just seem to be so large during quarantine and I can't get a facial for a few more months!

[tg1973]

The retinoid should be helping, but to keep pores clean and unstretched, the surest thing is always going to be BHA, aka salicylic acid. This is the acid that dissolves in oil, allowing it to penetrate into the pore and clean it out. The cleaner the pore is, the smaller it is. The simplest and most affordable products are The Ordinary Salicylic Acid Treatment Mask (probably not the exact name, my app doesn't tag products), or the Inkey List BHA Blemish and Blackhead...Serum? Treatment? You get the idea. But also keep in mind that because of being stuck at home in quarantine, you may be looking at your face more critically than usual and this may be making your pores seem bigger than they really are. Especially if you're feeling cut off from treatments that make you feel better, it can be very easy to get lost in our flaws. Don't forget to be nice to yourself.

[Rachelgrof]

I really like the DR. BRANDT SKINCARE - pores no more® Vacuum Cleaner® Pore Purifying Mask and DR. BRANDT SKINCARE - microdermabrasion age defying exfoliator

[PenelopeBT]

I love your comment about getting facials! I miss getting regular facials because they make such a huge difference in my skin. I think I miss extractions the most, because that's hard to do at home. lol

I recommend looking into a face mask that will deep clean your pores to keep them free of dirt and grime. I love the ORIGINS - Clear Improvement® Active Charcoal Mask to Clear Pores. I use it once a week and my skin looks so smooth afterwards.