Pore strips work by removing dirt from and unclogging pores, although many sources suggest that they don't actually reach deep-down dirt they do claim to reduce the appearance of blackheads and, overtime, make pores appear smaller. I have the unfortunate gift of a nose full of glorious blackheads so I was keen to discovered whether the pore strips would live up to their claims and make my blackheads at least a little less prominent.
There seems to be a lot of pore strip controversy in the skincare world, some people claim that they are amazing and their go-to product when it comes to lessening the appearance of blackheads, yet others believe that they are an awful product that does nothing but strip surface dirt and enlarge pores. As the dirt that is removed from pores by the pore strips tends to be tear-drop shaped, I can see how dirt removal may result in pores being stretched, however pores can also become enlarged as a result of being clogged - can we win when it comes to avoiding enlarged pores?! Perhaps not!
I enlisted my boyfriend, Russell, to provide a 'not so dirty porey' perspective, as I probably have about 10 times more blackheads than he does and I doubt I provide a true representation of the population!
Bioré pore strips should be applied to a clean face over a wet nose and left on for between 10 and 15 minutes, until hard.
Removing the strip wasn't particualrly painful, it did make my eyes water a bit, but nothing like the pain of waxing. I was quite disgusted at what my used strip looked like so if you'd rather not know, don't scroll any further down.
Drumroll please...
Ultimately, dirt will always return to pores, and pore strips alone won't completely rid you of blackheads but I have to say pore strips are very satisfying. If you don't particularly suffer from blackheads I doubt pore strips will make a massive difference and you may prefer to stay away from them as the positives will be unlikely to outweigh the negative opinions. If your nose is blackhead city like mine, pore strips are definitely worth a try!
Have you used pore strips?
What are your opinions?
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I think these are great- the superdrug ones are worth a try too :)!
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Thanks for the tip, it's good to know there's a cheaper option! If pore strips become a 'thing' of mine I'll be visiting Superdrug very soon haha!
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I can't see any blackheads on you at all! (a close up of my nose would be far less attractive haha)
ReplyDeleteUsed to love using these, but found they irritated my then sensitive skin, might give them a go again now I'm more of an oily skin type :)
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Most of my blackheads are on the side of my nose but with my dad's camera and a macro lense my lack of photography skill was a bit limiting!
DeleteI can imagine them being irritating, even my hardy nose was a bit red after. Boots do some in their Tea Tree and Witch Hazel range, I'm not sure if they would be less harsh (or if it's just the name...).
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They are great especially for the nose area. Sucks out all pesky the blackheads.
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