3 pore minimizing products to suit every budget

Pore erasers, concealers and smoothing products are basically the new primer. To be used before applying your make-up, it seals pores, making them appear much smaller. Like a primer, this sets the canvas for your foundation or BB cream to be applied.

Remember to use these products sparingly as you really don’t need a lot. Apply by gently rubbing it into the skin.

Not only does it reduce the appearance of your pores, it actually helps your skin to appear softer and, thus, smoother.

Our beauty editor, Marisa Crous puts 3 pore erasers/blur products to the test. The results are in:

Invest: Kiehl’s Micro-blur, R525

No one likes big pores. I personally hate how big the pores are on my nose - and always try to keep them covered.

Kiehl’s is just a fabulous brand, always offering clean-smelling, luxurious products that can only be understood once tried for yourself.

The Micro-Blur Skin Perfector offers both a reduction in the appearance of pores and the opportunity to treat immediate and long-term skincare concerns with one product. The formula contains light reflectors to visibly transform skin, creating a smooth, pristine complexion.

Clinical studies demonstrate immediate, visible improvement, and after only 4 weeks, a significant reduction in the number and size of pores.

I have been using this product along with my Kiehl’s BB cream for a few weeks now and the difference in my skin is clear as day. It appears much smoother, more radiant and even.

The perfect price: Benefit The POREfessional, R 295

Benefit is back in South Africa and we couldn't be happier! Benefit Cosmetics has sold over 4 million of the POREfessional since it launched in 2010, proving that women around the world are obsessed with smoother-than-smooth skin.

The silky soft texture of this product is define and gives skin great cover while still letting it breath.

Budget: Baby Face Maybelline Baby Skin™ Instant Pore Eraser, R82.95 at Dischem

This product is a great, budget-friendly option. Its insta-blur technology visibly smoothes pores away, is non-comedogenic and fragrance-free. You can even use this product on its own for baby soft, even skin. 

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