Large pores

@Shar19 (8231)
United States
August 27, 2008 12:05pm CST
Does anyone know of an excellent product to shrink large pores? I feel like I've tried everything. I've bought all kinds of foundation. I tried face scrubs. I even tried Olay's microdermabrasion kit. I heard that using a primer like Smashbox Face Primer shrinks your pores on your face. Nothing seems to work. As I'm getting older (I'm in my late 30's) the problems seems to get worse. Anyone with insight on this would be much appreciated!
2 responses
aureliaz
@aureliaz (1177)
• Singapore
27 Aug 08
I hear that queen helene's mint julep mask is rather effective..Also you may want to try witch hazel astringent. Steaming up your face with a facial steamer to open the pores and following that up immediately with a towel soaked in cold water to close up the pores is another method that my friend swears by. Good luck with it!
Shar19
@Shar19 (8231)
• United States
27 Aug 08
Thanks for the tips. I have tried the mint julep mask. Never noticed any difference though. Maybe I need to use it more often than once a week.
LHenson
@LHenson (26)
• United States
27 Aug 08
I dont know if this will work for you but what i do is in the morning I was my face with warm water and then I rub an ice cube all over my face. I know it sounds crazy and kind of stupid but it works for me.
Shar19
@Shar19 (8231)
• United States
27 Aug 08
Doesn't sound crazy to me. It's worth a try. Does the ice cube make the pores shrink for just a short amount of time or does it have lasting affects?