How to Make Your Pores Look Smaller || Products + Tips

Hey everyone!

This is a post for all of you, who like me, have been cursed with the problem of having large pores, and when I say large pores, I literally mean craters, that you could fall into, on my face :'( 

i have pretty oily skin, which I'm guessing is to blame for my humongous pores? Anyway, I have pretty clear skin, so my pores are the one thing that really really bug me when I do my makeup! 

**PS- this should be some sort of drinking game, take a shot every time I say pores, haha**

So if you're looking for some of the best pore filling products on the market then look no further, hopefully my list below will help you fill in those pores and save yourself some cash at the same time! 

- First up is primers, which personally, I think are essential for anyone with oily skin and large pores! My favourite to use is the Smashbox Pore Minimising primer, which at £28 is a little pricey but is definitely worth it for the effect it gives and how long it lasts! It has quite a thick texture so it's important to only use a teenie tiny amount and really push it into your pores, rather than swiping it on. If you have any dry skin at all, I wouldn't go near this stuff because it will cling!

- Next up is the Nyx Angel Veil primer, which I've heard works really well for those with dry skin too, though I can't really vouch for that. I wouldn't say this covers pores as well as the Smashbox primer but it does a pretty decent job, plus it's the most affordable one I've found at around £15; loving that Nyx is now more widely available in the UK! 

I do also find a big difference between using different application methods! I'd really recommend using a sponge like the real techniques one or the beauty blender as this will allow you to push the product into your pores (and not moving your primer around) and make them less noticeable, rather than just swiping a brush across, which can make them look more prominent than they were before! 

And last but by no means least is the Alpha H liquid gold. I freaking LOVE this stuff, and it's really the only skincare item that I feel has actually made a noticeable difference to my pore size. I know many products claim to do this (believe me I've wasted my money on A LOT of them) and skincare experts say it's impossible to make pores smaller but I really do notice a difference with this product. I do think it is a temporary effect though and you need to keep using it regularly to see a change, it's almost like its firming your skin which then makes your pores looks smaller. in any case it's a fantastic product which I'm planning on doing a full review on because I think everyone needs to try it! 

And that's it guys, all the products, tips and tricks I think really help with minimising pores, let me know in the comments what products you use so I can try them out :)