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- Pore-minimizing treatments are an easy way to extract oil and tighten skin to help shrink the appearance of pores.
- Our top pick is the Perricone MC Exfoliating Pore Refiner because it exfoliates, clarifies, and refines the skin's surface making pores less noticeable.
When it comes to your skin-care routine, dealing with enlarged pores may not seem as big of a deal as fighting acne or preventing wrinkles. But for some of us, finding ways to get rid of these pesky dots can be an all-consuming issue.
Unfortunately, pore size is determined by genetics, so you can't physically make pores smaller, but you might be able to reduce the appearance of them by using pore-minimizing treatments. These treatments tackle factors such as excess oil, dead skin cells, trapped sebum, and UV exposure, which all make pores appear larger.
Unlike foundations and primers, pore minimizers don't cover up pores, but instead, work to deep clean and refine them, so they look much smaller. Some even feature ingredients that aim to prevent signs of aging, which can also affect pore size.
Like most skin-care products, the number of pore minimizers on the market can be overwhelming. So we did the research to find the best options available. Whether you are looking for a pore-minimizing scrub, mask, or cleanser, these are the treatments that will reduce the appearance of pores.
Here are the best pore minimizers you can buy:
- Best pore minimizer overall: Perricone MC Exfoliating Pore Refiner
- Best pore-minimizing mask: Dr. Brandt Skincare Pores No More Vacuum Cleaner Mask
- Best pore-minimizing serum: Caudalie Vinopure Pore Minimizing Serum
- Best pore-minimizing scrub: Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment
- Best pore-minimizing cleanser: Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Daily Cleanser
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