Makeup For Large Pores – How To Hide Large Pores?

Enlarged pores are a concern of many women of all ages and skin types, especially for those with oily and combination skin. The best way to prevent enlarged and clogged pores is to fallow a strict skin care regimen that includes: cleansing, toning, moisturizing, nourishing.
Unfortunately there is no way to make large pores invisible and to shrink them for ever but there are some products that help minimize the appearance of enlarged pores and with a few makeup tricks you can conceal them and make large pores seem smaller.

Follow these simple steps when applying makeup to hide large pores and to achieve a flawless look:

Step 1. Cleanse and tone your face
Always cleanse and tone your face before you apply makeup. Use a gentle cleanser to remove all the impurities and excess oil. Tone your skin with a toner that is appropriate for your skin type – use it lavishly, especially if your skin is oily. Apply it with a cotton pad and wipe until your face looks and feels perfectly clean.

Step 2.* Use an ice cube or cool water to “shrink“ enlarged pores
Run an ice cube all over your face – the cool water shrinks and refresh the skin while moisturizing it at the same time. If you don’t have an ice cube you can splash your face with cool water. Cool water and ice cube rubbed in the skin will temporarily reduce the size of the pores.

Step 3. Apply moisturizer
Apply moisturizer as usual but make sure you apply the correct amount of it. The moisturizer is essential when applying makeup, no matter what your skin type is. It acts as a protective barrier to help trap moisture in the ski, it plumbs and comforts your skin and make the foundation easier to blend.





Step 4*. Apply Oil-controlling product
Using an oil controlling product after the moisturizer is essential for those women with oily and combination skin. Such products for example are: Lancôme Pure Focus T-Zone Matifier – Powder Gel For Instant Shine Control ($26), Clinique Pore Minimizer T-Zone Shine Control ($13.50).
These products give the skin a long-lasting matte finish, refine and tighten pores. Oil controlling products should be applied only to the problem areas / usually the T-zone forehead, nose and chin/. They reduce shine, absorb the excess sebum and reduce the look of pores.

Step 5*. Apply pore minimizing product
Clinique Pore Minimizer Instant Perfector ($16.50) is one of my favorite makeup products. This product is something like a foundation and a concealer that instantly refines the look of enlarged pores and provides long-lasting matte and flawless finish. Apply it before the foundation only to problem areas or over the entire face if you don’t want to use a foundation. The best thing about the Instant Perfector is that it really conceals open pores without clogging them and resists sweat, excess oil and humidity.

Step 6. Apply makeup primer
Applying a makeup primer is a must for every woman with oily skin. The primers not only make your makeup stay put on for longer but also helps hide enlarged, open pores by providing a perfect base for the makeup application. They create a smooth and perfect surface and prepare the skin for the foundation and the powder. A primer works especially well for people with oily and combination skin as they control excess shine, absorb oil and fill in enlarged pores, creating an even surface. Apply the makeup primer after the moisturizer and before the foundation.

Step 7. Apply foundation
Although many women use foundations to hide enlarged pores, others avoid using foundation to areas where pored are enlarged because it can magnify their look and call more attention to the pores. Yes it’s true that a foundation may magnify the look of the pores but only if it isn’t appropriate for your skin type. I have seen many women who are using powder foundations to conceal large pores and the result isn’t very pleasant because they don’t apply it properly. Many of these women think that a powder foundation should be applied as a powder but that is not true. A powder foundation is different than a powder, although they both look alike. Powder foundation should be applied on well moisturized face with a sponge, fingers or a foundation brush. A big mistake that most women make is that they reapply the foundation two/ three times a day without removing it. This way they create layers of powdery ingredients which “clog“ the pores and create an uneven surface. Too heavy foundations can settle into your open pores and make them appear larger.
A water-based, oil-free foundation works best for hiding enlarged pores because the subtle finish they impart reduces the appearance of pores. But remember – you should apply just a small amount of the foundation if you have enlarged pores, otherwise you can make them look even larger and more visible. Apply it with a makeup sponge or with your fingertips for more precise application.

Step 8. Apply loose powder
Using a powder is a good way to correct your makeup during the day and to create a matte finish. Many of my clients ask me whether a powder clogs pores and the answer is no, as long as you apply it properly and remove your makeup everyday. Another frequently asked question is which powder works best for hiding large pores – pressed powder or loose powder. In my opinion the loose powder is better choice for concealing large pores as it provides a good coverage and is usually translucent. The best thing about the loose powder is that it won’t make the shiny areas flaky, as it contains more oil-absorbing ingredients. How to apply it – dust it lightly on your skin with a large, powder brush. Apply the powder to the centre of the face and stroke your face gently to cover all areas evenly.

Apply the rest of your makeup as usual.

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