20 Pore-Minimizing Gems That Make Pores Look Invisible

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"Shrinking" enlarged pores can be an uphill battle at times. The truth is you can't really change the shape of your pores with one specific product. Your pore size is determined by a bunch of different factors such as genetics, age, sun exposure and skin type. But the good news is you can disguise or hide your pores if you use the right products.

Some ingredients to look for that are good for hiding pores are AHAs and BHAs, which can exfoliate, and retinoids, which can work to unclog the pores. Sunscreen will also protect your skin from sun damage, preventing your pores from seeming enlarged.

You also want to make sure you're in a good routine with cleaning your face and exfoliating—unclogging the gunk and oil will make your pores appear smaller. But don't forget to go gentle here—you don't want to scrub so hard or wash your face too much that you cause inflammation and redness.

But if you're looking for products that can make your pores seem smaller, we've compiled some highly rated options below. Just remember that at the end of the day, we all have pores. So don't stress too much if you think your pores look huge—having them is completely natural!

1. Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner

2. Medik8 Crystal Retinal 1 Serum

3. Bioderma Sébium Pore Refiner Cream

4. Estée Lauder Idealist Pore Minimizing Skin Refresher

5. Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

6. It Cosmetics Bye Bye Pores Concentrated Derma Serum

7. Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA + BHA Pore-Tight Toner

8. Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser Primer

9. The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Exfoliating Peeling Solution

10. Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Extra Strength Daily Peel

11. Biossance Squalane + BHA Pore-Minimizing Toner

12. Perricone MD No Rinse Intensive Pore Minimizing Toner

13. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Serum

14. Lisa Franklin 7-Acid Complex Resurfacing Solution

15. Benefit The Porefessional Face Primer

16. Caudalie Instant Detox Mask

17. Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Minimizing Cleansing Clay Mask

18. Dermaflash Dermapore Device

19. Clinique Blackhead Solutions 7 Day Deep Pore Cleanser & Face Scrub

20. Kate Somerville Exfolikate Intensive Pore Exfoliating Treatment

Next: This Is How to Get Your Pores Under Control in the Summer, According to Experts

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