7 Products That Will Actually Shrink Your Pores

If you're stressed over having to choose between an acne-fighting or pore-treating serum, this bottle solves the dilemma. It tightens pores while simultaneously sucking up excess oil to prevent breakouts. 

What's better than a pore product that immediately delivers results? One that also helps improves the situation over time, too. Perricone MD's serum-like treatment tightens and unclogs pores instantly. If applied regularly, the salicylic acid-packed formula reduces excess oil production, which is exactly what causes pores to swell in the first place. 

Your enlarged pores? Thanks to this product they'll be a blur. It smooths over and fills the look of pores, along with fine lines and wrinkles for a more even texture.

Swap your usual moisturizer for Algenist's quick-absorbing, pore-refining formula. Its enriched with salicylic and alguronic acids which work together to refine and unclog pores.

The last step in your skincare routine: this primer. In addition to locking your makeup in place, it also creates a smooth base to apply your foundation on. 

Charcoal is the caviar of pore-treating ingredients. It works like a vaccum to suck up excess oil that's clogging pores and making them appear larger. Target problem areas with this cleansing stick by massaging it over damp skin in a circular motion, and follow up with your fingers before rinsing it off. 

Don't let the word "extractor" scare you. This mask exfoliates dead skin away so pores are clearer and smoother—no scary-looking tools required. Use it bi-weekly for the best results.