If previously enlarged pores were not something unusual, now, when magazine covers show us girls with perfectly smooth skin, and layers of natural makeup are applied to actresses, every girl tries to hide them, considering them something shameful.
How to disguise pores on your face? This worries many, but few people understand that proper care is not about choosing a good foundation, but about proper cleansing of the face.
It is more difficult to care for wide or deep pores; they need to be cleaned in several stages - cleansing, peeling, mask.
Features of the problem
Pores are the openings of the sebaceous glands through which they remove excess of their vital activity. If the sebaceous and sweat glands work too actively, the skin quickly becomes oily, these holes enlarge and become deeper in order to somehow cope with the load. As a rule, along with this problem you can observe:
- Clusters of blackheads on the face;
- Uneven relief and tone;
- Pimples, acne, post-acne;
- Oily shine.
Of course, enlarged pores on the face can be hidden and disguised with makeup, but this does not solve the problem. They will still remain wide, so instead of constantly applying layers of foundation, it is better to treat the dermis at once. This requires a lot of effort, but the main thing is consistency and knowledge.
Why are pores so enlarged?
Oily skin does not have to be covered with large pores. If they appear, it is rather a matter of improper care, in which sebum production is not controlled and factors that increase oiliness are present. Poor cleansing of the skin leads to the accumulation of sebum in the pores, stretching them, causing them to become larger and more noticeable. Other factors also contribute to the increase:
- abuse of mechanical facial cleansing, which squeezes the contents out of the pores;
- aging and sagging of tissues in adulthood, when the epidermis stretches, and with it the pores on its surface;
- hormonal imbalance - changes in skin condition can serve as a signal to consult a doctor;
- genetics - if your parents have porous skin, there is a high probability that you inherited it;
- bad habits - love of fast food, frequent drinking of alcohol.
You should be wary if your skin has always been normal and did not cause problems, but has suddenly become porous. Perhaps there are hormonal changes in the body, or you have changed (not for the better) your daily care routine. But most often the cause of porosity is improper care of the oily epidermis. Enlarged pores on the face can be treated, and it does not necessarily have to be a salon treatment.
Causes of skin lesions
Most often, enlarged pores can be observed in those with an oily or combination type. They are a marker of this type, along with oily sheen and periodically appearing pimples. In this case, good cleaning plus constant care will help.
They can also be the result of problems with hormones, the environment, improper care, smoking, alcohol, fatty and sweet foods. Large pores on the face are sometimes a hereditary symptom, which, unfortunately, cannot be corrected - but can be hidden.
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If you missed important articles on this topic, I recommend remembering:
- “All types of face primers: how not to go wrong”
- “How to choose a primer for dry, oily or combination skin”
What does primer do for oily skin?
Primer for oily skin types controls sebum production and reduces shine. It prepares the facial skin for applying makeup. This type of primer has a low-fat formula.
Is the primer suitable for oily combination skin?
Yes, it fits. Alas, there is no special primer for this skin type, and all that remains for those with combination skin to do is combine two types of primer. Apply the mattifying one to the T-zone and the area on the cheeks around the nose, and moisturizing to the remaining areas of the face as needed.
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Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional face primer
Love him. 10 years have passed since we met, and I still use it. I was afraid that over the years the formula would change and it would lose its “magical” properties, but this never happened.
- No oils included
- Pores are less noticeable
- Prolongs the durability of makeup
- Price – 2,700 rub.
Make Up For Ever Step 1 Skin Equalizer 1 Mattifying Primer
I remember well the year when this base appeared. A huge line of primers has been released, each of which meets certain requirements. I prefer this particular primer for oily skin.
- Delicate mousse texture
- Smoothes and evens out skin texture
- Minimizes the appearance of pores, wrinkles and fine lines
- Price – 2,600 rub.
Bobbi Brown Primer Plus Mattifier
A solid primer for a solid makeup artist's case. There is a category of masters who work exclusively with luxury cosmetics. I am for mixing brands, where quality is more important to me than brand popularity. However, this primer has every chance of becoming one of the best.
- Instantly smoothes skin and fills in uneven areas
- Makes subsequent application of foundation easier
- Keeps makeup lasting throughout the day
- Price – 3,100 rub.
Too Faced PRIMED & PEACHY face primer
At first I was skeptical about him. I don’t know why, but sometimes it jams and you think – something is wrong here. And it’s still the same and even better!
- Light texture
- Instantly conceals pores
- Smoothes the skin surface
- Has a mattifying effect
- Increases the durability of makeup
- Price – 2,500 rub.
Makeup primer Gosh Primer plus chameleon
My find. At the end of 2020, I managed to grab this primer with me and did the right thing. With cosmetics in Dubai, everything is not easy, but more on that another time. I didn’t expect a cool product from such a mediocre brand.
- Light white texture adapts to skin tone
- Can be used as a stand-alone product
- Weightless texture
- Easy and even application
- Price – 1,000 rub.
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The main methods of improving the condition
What to do if you have washed your face, but your pores are still wide? How to disguise enlarged pores on the face?
In order to hide enlarged pores on the face, care products and decorative cosmetics will help.
Skin cleansing
First you need to thoroughly cleanse your skin. This is done in several stages, the first of which is removing makeup or dust that has accumulated on the face during the day. In this case, you need to use micellar water, two-phase makeup remover or hydrophilic oil. Instead of hydrophilic, you can use any basic one, for example, almond, peach or chamomile from Mirolla. You can find it in a pharmacy, 100 ml for 50-60 rubles. It is not recommended to use coconut - it is comedogenic.
Interesting! Oil bases are considered more effective for clogged, enlarged pores, since the contents of the pores - the secretions of the sebaceous glands - also have an oil base. Similar textures “cling” to each other, the oil draws out dirt.
To do this, you need to moisten a cotton pad with warm water, drop oil on it, and walk over your face. It is better to use 3-4 cotton pads - on the cheeks, chin, nose, forehead. To get rid of blackheads better, you should also massage the areas where they accumulate with oil until small pellets form under your fingers - the contents of the pores.
Enlarged pores are easy to hide
Oily skin and enlarged pores are a problem for more than 20% of women aged 18-35. Many people “plaster” their face with thick foundation creams to the point of a “Venetian mask”.
For effective makeup in this case: smooth out enlarged pores, reduce sebum secretion (if the skin is oily) or moisturize (if the skin is dry) and make the complexion look as if there is no makeup on it at all.
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Makeup for perfectly smooth skin
A light texture makeup base with cooling ingredients, silicone and a foundation or concealer with reflective particles will help disguise enlarged pores.
Cooling components will help reduce sebum secretion; silicone polymers will fill unevenness, smoothing out the skin; reflective particles make not only enlarged pores, but also small wrinkles almost invisible.
On a clean and moisturized face, apply a cooling makeup base with Guerlain L'or Gold . However, it is enough to apply it where the pores are very enlarged: nose, cheeks, chin.
If, on the contrary, you have fairly dry skin, use a light fluid Chanel Vitalumiere Satin Smoothing Fluid Makeup . It will not only hide enlarged pores and fine wrinkles, but also soften the skin and protect it from ultraviolet radiation.
Natural glow
Yves Saint Laurent Radiant Touch Eclat concealer brush along the line of your nose and chin. This lightweight, light-reflecting emulsion will optically hide small imperfections in oily skin and enlarged pores.
A foundation cream with silicone polymers MAC Face and Body Foundation .
After the tone is evened out, the face needs to be given a delicate color and blush. Shiseido Pureness Matifying Compact Oil-Free SPF 15 is ideal for this . It eliminates oily shine, gives the skin a matte finish and disguises enlarged pores.
Finish off your look with a touch of radiant, silky and surprisingly soft Lancome Blush Subtil Highlighter . They will give your face a lovely blush and healthy glow.
Cosmetics for masking enlarged pores
Makeup base Guerlain (France) L'or Gold 22361
Refrain from covering up enlarged pores if...
The skin is inflamed, there are allergic rashes, eczema, dermatitis, herpes. Otherwise, you can only make the problem worse.
Never, ever use cheap foundation!
Some components of low-quality foundations (herbal additives, aromatic fragrances, preservatives) can cause allergies. Pores expand even more from the “heavy” silicones of cheap foundations.
Therefore, love yourself, use only high-quality cosmetics and do not forget about caring for skin with enlarged pores, because high-quality care ensures 90% beauty and smoothness of the skin.
Mask recipes
So, to make a mask for blackheads and enlarged pores, you need to purchase clay at the pharmacy - white, green or black, but you will get approximately the same effect from clay of any color. Also buy oils: one or two basic ones - grape seed, avocado, jojoba or rosehip, and essential oils - lavender, tea tree, rosemary, lemon. These ingredients can be combined with each other to create your favorite masks yourself, so the recipe combines several at once.
Take 2 tablespoons of clay, dilute them to a thick cream in a non-metallic bowl, add 5-7 drops of base oil and 3-4 drops of essential oil, mix thoroughly and apply to the skin after removing makeup, washing and exfoliating.
Treatments in the salon
Chemical peeling with AHA acids has a good effect on problem skin, including skin with problem pores. Acids are aimed at dissolving comedones and blackheads; they do not affect the deep layers of the skin, so they cannot harm. Due to the dissolution of the contents of the pores, they narrow. After it, it is recommended to support the skin using cosmetic products with acids in home care.
What the doctor says about pores, watch in the video:
