One of the key ingredients to a perfect canvas is a flawless finish. Pores, the ducts in our skin attached to the glands that produce sebum (the size of which is determined by genetics), tend to make this difficult, especially on the occasion that they become visible.

To help combat this problem, beauty junkies have turned to pore minimisers—sometimes referred to as Photoshop’s real-life equivalent—to help them achieve an Instagram-worthy #FaceOfTheDay. Instead of merely covering up the pores, these products treat and refine them by removing excess oil build-up.

Smooth and silky complexions here we come!

Here are five pore minimisers for you to try out:

Benefit

Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Face Primer

This award-winning product is a pore shrink ray in a tube. Guaranteed oil-free, its translucent formula makes it ideal for all skin types

Kiehl’s

Kiehl’s Dermatologist Solution Precision Lifting & Pore-Tightening Concentrate

Infushed with highly refined Micro-Filtred Yeast Extract plus Geranium Essential Oil, It lifts and tightens skin, and reduces pores, lines, and wrinkles

Perricone MD

Perricone MD Intensive Pore Minimizer

This product’s protent formula is designed to purify and exfoliate the skin while addressing enlarged pores, leaving a matte finish

Estee Lauder

Estee Lauder Idealist Pore Minimizing Skin Refinisher

This fast-acting serum treats uneven skin texture and flakiness, promising a clear, luminous complexion and reduced pores after four weeks

Algenist

Algenist Multi-Perfecting Pore Corrector Concentrate

Paraben-, sulfate-, and oil-free, this lightweight serum instantly tightens pores, refines skin texture, and treats discolouration for a youthful, radiant complexion

Cover Photo: Courtesy of Estee Lauder