Enlarged Pores

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Enlarged pores, often caused by excess oil and trapped impurities, can leave skin looking uneven. While we cannot get rid of our pores entirely, we can take steps to help to remove the impurities that make them look more prominent. Our formulas for enlarged pores - including pore-refining toners and serums - visibly deep clean, refine, and tighten for a more clarified appearance. Perfect for tackling congestion, our gentle yet powerful range delivers smooth skin with minimal irritation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to get rid of enlarged pores

You can't permanently shrink pores, but you can minimise their appearance through consistent skincare. Use salicylic acid or BHA to clear debris, incorporate retinoids to improve skin texture, and apply niacinamide to regulate oil production. Regular exfoliation and proper cleansing help prevent clogged pores that make them look larger.

What causes enlarged pores
Enlarged pores result from genetics, excess oil production, ageing (which reduces skin elasticity), sun damage, and clogged pores filled with oil and dead skin cells. Hormonal changes can also increase oil production, making pores appear more prominent.

Do moisturisers enlarge pores?

No, moisturisers don't enlarge pores. However, heavy, comedogenic moisturisers can clog pores and make them appear larger. Choose lightweight, non-comedogenic formulas suited to your skin type. Well-moisturised skin actually appears smoother and can help minimise pore visibility.

Does retinol shrink pores?

Retinol doesn't physically shrink pores but significantly improves their appearance by increasing cell turnover, clearing debris, and thickening the skin around pores. This makes them look smaller and less noticeable over time with consistent use.

What ingredients are best for minimising pores?

Salicylic acid (BHA) penetrates pores to clear oil and debris, niacinamide reduces oil production and pore appearance, retinoids improve skin texture, and clay masks temporarily tighten pores. Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) also help by exfoliating surface skin.

How long does it take to see pore improvement?
Most people notice improvements in pore appearance within 4-8 weeks of consistent skincare routine changes. Retinoids may take 2-3 months to show full effects, while salicylic acid can provide quicker results within 2-4 weeks.

What ingredients are best for minimising pores?

Salicylic acid (BHA) penetrates pores to clear oil and debris, niacinamide reduces oil production and pore appearance, retinoids improve skin texture, and clay masks temporarily tighten pores. Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) also help by exfoliating surface skin.

How long does it take to see pore improvement?
Most people notice improvements in pore appearance within 4-8 weeks of consistent skincare routine changes. Retinoids may take 2-3 months to show full effects, while salicylic acid can provide quicker results within 2-4 weeks.

Skincare for Enlarged Pores

Pores can’t be physically shrunk, but they can appear more refined with the right routine. When excess oil, dead skin cells and impurities build up, pores can stretch and look more noticeable. The best solution to minimising enlarged pores is focusing on ingredients that remove build-up and regulate oil without stripping the skin.

Build a routine that refines and supports

Salicylic acid works deep within pores to dissolve oil and congestion, while niacinamide helps regulate sebum and promotes a smoother texture. Retinoids can also tighten the skin around the pore to make them appear smaller over time by encouraging cell turnover and stimulating collagen production.

It’s just as important to avoid overly rich or poorly formulated products that can clog pores. Lightweight, non-comedogenic formulas help maintain hydration without contributing to congestion.

Two steps to glass skin

Our perfect pairing Press & Clear with Niacinamide Peptides helps visibly clarify and refine skin, proven to deliver a glass-like skin* and improve the appearance of pores by 35%**.

*Proven via an independent consumer study conducted over 4 weeks on 56 participants.

**Proven via independent clinical study conducted over 8 weeks on 29 participants with sensitive, blemish-prone skins.