The best pore-minimising products for smoother, clearer skin

Getting smoother-looking skin is no easy feat as there’s so much more involved than simply eliminating bumps on the surface.

Tiny divots in your skin, also known as pores, can be a niggling issue, especially when excessive oil secretion causes them to appear enlarged and more prominent, or when they are clogged with dead skin cells. Here, discover eight products that can refresh your skin and make pores look smaller when used over time.

Benefit The POREfessional Dual-Sided Pore-Clarifying Mask

Benefit’s new Pore-Clarifying Masks are not only interesting to look at, but are fun to use as well. Push down on the blue capsule to infuse the mushroom extract-rich formula into the cloth mask inside, and pop it over your nose to clean out pores and smooth skin after 10 minutes of use.

Estée Lauder Clear Difference Oil-Control/Mattifying Hydrating Gel

Hydrate, mattify and address pore size with Estée Lauder Clear Difference Oil-Control/Mattifying Hydrating Gel - a face cream that also calls upon wildflower extract to address redness and melts into skin upon contact.

Olay Total Effects Pore Minimizing Toner

Can’t live without a toner in your skin care routine? Olay Total Effects Pore Minimising Toner is a water-like solution that can hydrate instantly and minimise the appearance of pores. It also features niacinamide in its formula to gently exfoliate the skin’s surface.

Kiehl’s Rare Earth Pore Minimizing Lotion

If you’re looking for something that’s lightweight and won’t feel too heavy during the day (especially under foundation), you’ve come to the right place. The hero ingredient inside Kiehl’s Rare Earth Minimising Lotion is Amazonian white clay, which can soak up excess oil, mattify the surface and make pores look smaller.

Sisley Global Perfect Pore Minimizer

Lentils may be perfect in soups or salads, but did you know that this ingredient can address uneven skin texture, too? Besides lentils, there’s also Ratanhia extract to minimise pore size and Java tea extract to prevent them from getting bigger.

June Jacobs Pore Purifying Facial Bath

Supercharged with ingredients like willow bark extract, pine bark extract, witch hazel extract and tea tree oil to target inflammation, this cleanser can also address pore size with extended use.

Enbacci Pore Minimiser

Boosted with tea tree oil - an ingredient with antiseptic properties, Enbacci Pore Minimiser can smooth skin and make pores look smaller. Use a tiny amount all over, or just pop it onto problematic areas like your cheeks and forehead.

This article originally appeared on Beauty Crew.