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Texture-Taming Toolkit

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My skin has opinions — and it loves to remind me via texture, enlarged pores, and that lovely unevenness that shows up just when I think I’m glowing. This is my personal toolkit of products that actually help smooth things out. From pore-blurring ser...
 
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Paula’s choice has a ton of effective potential reducing products and this is the queen of them all
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
 
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Shelby Ann on TikTok made these toners go viral recently so I tried Thayer’s for the first time and I could feel my pores tightening in real time yes please + thank you!
Thayers Natural Remedies Witch Hazel Alcohol Free Toner with Rose Petal
 
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Shelby Ann on TikTok made these toners go viral recently so I tried Thayer’s for the first time and I could feel my pores tightening in real time yes please + thank you! This one is the OG and my favorite
Thayers Natural Remedies Witch Hazel Alcohol Free Unscented Toner - 12 fl oz
 
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Shelby Ann on TikTok made these toners go viral recently so I tried Thayer’s for the first time and I could feel my pores tightening in real time yes please + thank you! All 3 versions I have listed in this list are tested and approved by yours truly...
Hydrating Milky Toner with Snow Mushroom - 12 oz.
 
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I use the Naturium glycolic acid resurfacing gel for SOOO many reasons but the first thing I started using it for was for texture on my face. This is what you would consider a chemical exfoliant, start using it just a couple of times a week and then ...
Naturium : Glycolic Acid Products
 
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I thought these were going to be all hype but I was wrong.. they visibly reduce the appearance of my pores and keep my skin so bright and hydrated that it’s too glass to see my pores anyway it’s been proven to reduce pore size over time
Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops
 
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THIS stuff has been such a staple in my collection literally since I was like 13 years old and way too young to be worrying about pores but I have always loved the complete blurring effect this stuff gives all by itself
The POREfessional Face Primer
 
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DO NOT sleep on Haruharu wonder products they are packed with all the hero ingredients and skin barrier support and texture minimizing ingredients
Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner
 
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Ok clearly on the more expensive end of the spectrum but it’s for good reason it’s effective and I can feel it working AND see it working right away. It’s gentle but visibly softens rough patches
The Texture Tonic - AHA Liquid Exfoliant Toner
 
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Calms redness and makes pores look tighter OVER TIME. Consistency is key!
Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% for Exfoliation & Even Skin Tone
 
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Ok Paula’s choice is official Queen of pore reduction this one is off the charts
SKIN BALANCING Pore Reducing Toner
 
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TWO WORDS: exfoliating. pads. For texture are chefs kiss godsend I dare you to test my claims
TINGL® Exfoliating Pads
 
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Very much like the benefit poreless primer I also have on this list! Similar blurring effect that I LOVE and am confident that you will, too
TOUCH IN SOL No Pore Blem Primer 1.01oz
 
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Love the consistency of this I use it at night with a nice rich moisturizer on top
Gentle Retinol Cream
 
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Yes, expensive. But also highly effective, has thousands of glowing reviews all over the internet, and it’s got my stamp of approval so feel free to splurge on this one also is it even splurging if it’s for your skin?!
Vinopure Pore Minimizing Salicylic Acid Serum | CAUDALIE®
 
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I love a good blurring setting powder that ACTUALLY blurs. Check this one out :-) also doesn’t seem to crease AND I do have fine lines and wrinkles
Bye Bye Pores Translucent Loose Setting Powder
 
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It’s like a toner/essence that my skin drinks up and then has less texture as a result lol not sure how it works I need to educate myself on the function or this one but it does work!
Pore Perfecting Liquid
 
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The title says it all and it worksssss it feels kind of funny but doesn’t hurt. And it works! In all kinds of texture
Needle-less Serum
 
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Rodan and fields is not just for your parents! Trust me
Redefine Pore Minimizing Toner