Pore ​​concealer foundation

How to make your facial skin perfectly smooth, even and velvety

Smooth, radiant skin without enlarged pores and other roughness is a beauty trend for all time. Such a face does not need to be masked with layers of foundation and powder, and any makeup will look great. However, do not despair if, by nature, due to improper care or lifestyle, your skin has lost its smoothness.

1. The main weapon in the fight against enlarged pores is adequate daily care and proper cleansing. Here special gadgets and tools will become your allies. Get a cleaning brush (Clarisonic, Cleanique Sonic, etc.). They cope with impurities and dead cells just as well as a cosmetologist, polishing the skin at the same time. For those who are used to trusting only their hands, gels with exfoliating particles and vitamin C, peeling creams and tonics with salicylic acid will ensure smooth skin.

2. Kefir, brown bread crumb, and lemon juice have been used since ancient times to tighten pores. They have one thing in common - an acidic environment. In it, adequate exfoliation of horn cells and smoothing of the skin occurs. But you should only look in the refrigerator if you don’t have a good exfoliator on hand.

3. Anastacia Achilleos, international expert of the Olay brand, advises: “Hold a cotton (not terry) towel under running hot water, wring it out, add a couple of drops of lavender oil (it tightens pores) and apply it to your face, pressing well. This way you will start the cells to work and saturate the skin with oxygen. After just a few similar rituals, it will become smoother.”

4. Matting wipes provide more than just a visual effect. They eliminate shine without disturbing the hydrolipidic film, thereby teaching the pores to produce less sebum. So it’s better to replace the usual powder with blotters.

5. Scarlett Johansson has her own original way of facial care: “I haven’t bought toners for a long time: they contain a lot of chemicals that irritate my sensitive skin. I replace beautiful tubes with a bottle of apple cider vinegar. It normalizes the acid-base balance and removes dead particles.”

6. With age, the skin loses its elasticity and begins to sag. Consequently, the pores also stretch: acquiring a large oval shape, they not only visually age, but also cast a shadow, which is why the skin looks dull. To avoid this effect, use anti-aging lifting products that will tighten the pores and give clarity to the contours of the face.

7. To ensure that your foundation lies perfectly evenly on your skin and lasts as long as possible, arm yourself with corrective “blurers” and makeup primers. They work as fillers, smoothing out wrinkles and narrowing pores, as well as evening out the microrelief of the skin.

8. Do not indulge in fatty foods and fast food - these products will only worsen the condition of the skin, causing the secretion of excess sebum. If you cannot live without junk food, make it a rule to arrange detox days for yourself once a month.

9. You should not squeeze out blackheads (this will only stretch the pores, and they will begin to become even more dirty). Instead, it is better to visit a cosmetologist once a month or regularly make masks based on white clay.

10. If all these techniques do not help, you will have to use heavy artillery - cosmetic procedures using lasers (Fraxel, Thermage). It is recommended to do them only in autumn or winter, when it is cloudy outside. Since after them the skin becomes sensitive to the effects of the sun.

After reading this article, you will learn what qualities a foundation should have to hide pores, and how to make the right choice.

1. Features of foundation
2. How to choose a foundation
3. Rating of the best pore concealers
4. Rules of application
5. Life hacks: how to hide pores using cosmetics

Features of foundation

Foundation is one of the products we have high hopes for, which is why we place high demands on it. Modern tonal products fully meet these needs and can do a lot:

smooth the surface of the skin;

hide redness and age spots;

How to choose a foundation

When looking for a foundation that hides pores and unevenness, focus on a set of parameters.

Mattifying effect. Powder and mineral particles absorb excess sebum and fight the greasy shine that emphasizes pores.

Translucent or dense coverage (if there are spots and acne). Transparent makeup will not hide large pores. Need a more pigmented formula.

Light texture. Thick putty will highlight pores and unevenness on the face. However, there are dense corrective products for which a special application technique is provided that eliminates “side effects”. More on this below.

Shine effect. Not to be confused with glitter.

Rating of the best pore concealers

In this selection we have included the best, in the opinion of Skin.ru editors, foundation creams that mask pores.

Face Fabric Foundation, Giorgio Armani

A foundation with a “second skin” effect, invisible and imperceptible, evens out the texture and color. Suitable for any skin type.

Texture. Upon contact with the skin, the cream turns into a weightless mousse, leaving a coating with a velvety powdery finish.

Persistence. The product is not positioned as extra-resistant, so be prepared for the fact that by the end of the day, oily skin may “shine” again.

Masking abilities. Above average. Works great on pores and light spots. Can be layered for fuller coverage without worrying about overloading skin.

Ease of use. There is no dispenser, and this is rather a plus for the user who knows how much product he needs for the perfect make-up.

Advantages. Thanks to its unusual airy texture, the product is evenly distributed and adapts to the skin tone, and the microrelief is evened out thanks to proprietary 3D Stretch technology.

Teint Foundation >

The long-lasting cream is available in a wide range of shades and has a formula that can hide imperfections and control unwanted shine without standing out on the face.

Texture. Creamy, flexible and light.

Persistence. Very high, the product will last all day, and if necessary, even overnight.

Masking abilities. At a high level: the product successfully covers imperfections, smoothes pores, maintaining a natural effect.

Ease of use. Beautiful bottle, convenient dispenser, easy distribution (with fingers or sponge).

Advantages. Natural results, comfortable feeling and fresh look throughout the day. Large selection of shades.

Fit Me Matte Skin + Invisible Pores Foundation, Maybelline

It ended up in our selection due to its durable matte finish, ability to smooth out unevenness and a wide palette of shades. Hides oily shine due to powder particles in the formula.

Texture. Liquid, but at the same time rich in pigments.

Persistence. Feel free to expect 12 hours of staying power.

Masking abilities. Slightly above average, it will cover pale spots and smooth out pores.

Ease of use. If the texture seems thicker than desired, apply with a damp sponge.

Advantages. Just a good foundation at an affordable price.

Long-lasting mattifying foundation Infaillible, L’Oréal Paris

A mattifying foundation that hides not only pores, but also uneven tone - typical imperfections of oily skin.

Texture. Medium density. At the same time, the product is well distributed and is not felt on the face.

Persistence. Very high - the cream will last a day if circumstances require it from you.

Masking abilities. The coverage density is high enough to hide skin imperfections.

Advantages. Super durable, reduces oily shine, masks imperfections.

Petal Skin Cushion, Shu Uemura

The pigment-rich composition is addressed to oily skin prone to imperfections. Does not clog pores, camouflages redness, inflammatory elements, pigmentation, post-acne.

Texture. Not heavy, which guarantees easy application.

Persistence. The manufacturer promises coating effectiveness of up to 16 hours.

Masking abilities. Perfectly hides any aesthetic imperfections.

Ease of use. It is important to use the product correctly: we advise you to moisturize the skin before applying and wait until the cream is completely absorbed. After this, the fluid is applied with light tapping movements.

Advantages. High coverage and super-resistant without the “layer cake” feeling on your face.

Rules of application

Life hacks: how to hide pores using cosmetics

There are several ways to reduce the appearance of pores before and after applying foundation.

Clay mask. After washing, apply the composition to the T-zone - the clay will absorb excess sebum and cleansed pores will appear smaller. Don't forget about toner and moisturizer after you wash off the mask.

Makeup base. A primer with silicone will fill the pores and help smooth out nervousness.

There is a technique that involves applying a thin layer of transparent loose powder to oily skin instead of a primer. Powder particles will settle in the pores, smoothing out the skin texture, and will absorb sebum throughout the day.

If you overdo it with matting, spray your face with mist or thermal water and lightly “press” with clean palms or a napkin.

After applying foundation and powder, use highlighter to highlight the prominent areas of your cheekbones. Light effects will distract attention from imperfections.

Dear beauticians, your help is needed!
Help with choosing a mattifying and pore-hiding foundation.
I can’t find a sensible foundation that doesn’t emphasize my pores before, either there was no problem, or I didn’t notice my craters and matted them. In the summer, my skin is combination dehydrated, my pores themselves are not that noticeable, but foundation really emphasizes them, and my face begins to shine in just a couple of hours.

What I've tried in the last month:
1) Shiseido - Perfect Refinig Foundation (everything shines initially, and then it only gets worse, the pores are simply huge, fades in spots)
2) Guerlain - Tenue De Perfection (by far the best thing there was, but the pores are still very visible - much smaller in life)
3) Lancome - Teint Visionnaire (face shines, pores. )
4) Benefit - Porefessional (it hides the pores quite a bit, and besides, I need a full-fledged foundation, not a layer cake on my face. )
5) Clarins - Haute Tenue spf 15 (thick, lies like a mask, pores.)

I look forward to your advice! Perhaps you can recommend me some skincare products?

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