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I am wondering how some of the girls I see achieve such a flawless, smooth look with their makeup. Is there any way to mask or fill in facial pores? I know you an't make a silk purse out of a sows ear, (I am 48), but is there a foundation that meets this purpose?

Thanks, Jenn

Hello there.

I use a product produced by "Clinique" called "Pore Minimizer Instant Perfector".  It is a little pricey but the results are wonderful.  You apply a small dap to the finger and spread it over the area you with to treat.  It really works, pores are filled and after a few seconds you can apply your make up over it.  It comes in several colours, and I use "01 Invisible Light".

See www.clinique.com (http://www.clinique.com) and go to skincare, pores.

Steph

Thank Steph ... you are a doll. I don't know how you do it, but you seem to have the right answer for everything. I'm so glad I found this site!
Jenn

Hi Jenny:

I use a primer prior to applying makeup; the primer is 98.5% pharmaceutical silicone and fills in pores completely; it also creates a smooth surface for my makeup which also has a silicone base.

you can try both products at:    www.hsn.com

go to the beauty section and then click on the brand signature club A, you can then scroll down to the different products they sell and choose something that fits your needs.

tinkerbell
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The main natural pore remedies astringents are

Witch Hazel
Lemon Juice
Talcum Powder
Rubbing Alcohol
Oatmeal

These are made to shrink and constrict tissue. I mainly use alcohol, witch hazel, and lemon juice. Not made to cover them, but shrinks them some.

Extremely large pores it might not close up.

I get smooth looking makeup, because I keep my skin healthy.  I have relatively smooth female-type skin to begin with (don't know why), but I enhance it by using a daily scrubbing cleanser and applying moisturizer prior to makeup application.  I have been getting laser treatments as well, which avoids the "pitting" commonly seen after years of electro, however, I do have some hairs on my face and usually apply the moisturizer and then immediately shave using a Mach3(the best in my opinion) razor (spelled razour in Canada? ;)).  The result is I get skin that not only looks smooth, but feels smooth.  then I use most products by maybelline (which is considerably lower priced that clinique) and that seems to work well.  Prior to hair removal, I used a product by physician formula to cover my beard and that worked well too.

Melissa

Quote from: Melissa on July 31, 2006, 02:32:36 PM
...  I have been getting laser treatments as well, which avoids the "pitting" commonly seen after years of electro, ...

Melissa

Actually Melissa if the electrologist is causing larger pores I would question their technical ability.  I've been getting electro on my face for almost two years and I can say that the pores have disappeared in the areas that have been treated through electro.  Never have they gotten bigger.  Remember that the hair has been killed therefore there is nothing there to keep the pores open.  Of course there are other skin pores that have nothing to do with hair or it's removal and these consist of those that produce sweat, water and oil that nourishes the skin.  These pores are not usually treated as they contain no hair.  Of course we don't want these pores to disappear or close up or we will undoubtedly run into skin problems.

Steph

Yes, I'm familiar with the difference between hair follicles and sudoriferous glands. I have seen many examples of skin that had electrolysis performed that ended up with a distinct texture unlike typical female skin.  Perhaps this is not the case for everyone, but it has been for the people I've seen who chose the electrolysis route.

Melissa

Quote from: tinkerbell on July 31, 2006, 06:22:18 PM
HRT my dear, that's why!  estrogen does miracles to the skin.....


tinkerbell

Yes, but it was like that even before HRT.  :icon_google:

Melissa


Posted at: July 31, 2006, 04:36:11 PM

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Quote from: tinkerbell on July 31, 2006, 06:22:18 PM
Hmmm..funny...I had electrolysis for four years during my hairy days, my beard is completely gone and I don't have any pitting.  I think it all depends on the competence and experience of the electrogist.  If someone is going to work on my face, I always choose the best...because it is my face we're talking about here.

Then I guess I just saw some bad examples.

Melissa

QuoteI have relatively smooth female-type skin to begin with (don't know why)...

So do I. :D  I am constantly complimented on my skin. It's lily-white, opaque, and very thick due to the Russian genes (primarily Russian/Italian stock). It's also extremely smooth. It's a pity hormones will soon turn it to rawhide. But must take the detriments with the benefits. :(

Nero

Nero, it will probably only make it slightly rougher, but that's all.

Melissa

Just to let you know why I love this site... I was down in Bellevue (Wa) and found a silicone based moisturizer which does a not bad job on the smaller pores at Sephora. The best part of the find was that the ladies in store were so helpful to me even dressed in drab. Thanks girls for pointing me in the right direction.
Jen