The Best Foundations For Large Pores

Large pores are often related to oily skin conditions. Regular exfoliating can remove the debris that makes your pores swell. For instant minimizing of your pores' appearance, apply a foundation makeup product. Foundation can immediately disguise your pores while also hiding other skin imperfections, like blemishes or age spots. For the best results, choose a foundation that's formulated to sit on the surface of your skin instead of sinking into your pores, which would only accentuate their size.

Avon Anew Age-Transforming Compact Makeup SPF 15

Makeup expert Paula Begoun, in her review manual "Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me," ranked Avon's compact makeup as a "very good" foundation. She liked how it went on smoothly and dried to a "satin finish" while doing a "good job of not sinking into large pores." Because this foundation contains sunscreen ingredients, it can help protect your skin from the wrinkle-forming effects of the sun's UVA and UVB rays.

Bare Escentuals BareMinerals Matte SPF 15

Bare Escentuals' foundation earned a finalist position in the Cosmetic Executive Women's (CEW) 2010 beauty awards. The awards are one of the industry's most prestigious events, much like Hollywood's Academy Awards. The CEW liked how the foundation helps suck up excess oil that can contribute to a larger pore appearance; dried to a matte, natural-looking finish; and helped "minimize pores."

The Body Shop All-in-One Face Base

Begoun reports that The Body Shop reformulated its basic foundation and it's now "better than ever," saying it performs beyond expectations. She loved how it finishes to a matte, natural look and said very few other foundations looked so natural while also doing a "great job of minimizing pores." It's perfect if you want a perfected look without looking like you're wearing a lot of foundation, and it's also ideal for oily skin because it can help control shine.

Shiseido Makeup Advanced Hydro-Liquid Compact Foundation SPF 15

Shiseido's liquid foundation smooths onto your skin and helps to instantly conceal large pores, reports the CEW for which it won a prestigious nomination in its 2010 beauty awards. It includes light-diffusing particles to soften skin imperfections, while built-in sunscreen ingredients protect your skin from the sun to help maintain a smooth, even complexion.