The Best Pore Reducers

Pores dot the surface of your skin and help excrete oil and sweat as part of your skin's healthy functioning. There's nothing wrong with large pores, although they can make your skin appear less smooth and may make makeup application more difficult. Several over-the-counter skincare products can help shrink or reduce your pores.

Arbonne NutriMinC RE9 Deep Pore Cleansing Masque

Pores that are clogged with oil and debris can become stretched and full. Removing such oil can help the pores shrink to their natural size. Arbonne's pore-clearing mask is intended to deep cleanse your complexion with oil-absorbing clay, reports skincare expert Paula Begoun.She says it's best for normal to oily skin. Additional beneficial ingredients include avocado extract and vitamin C.

Dr. Brandt Pores No More

Dr. Brandt's pore treatment successfully minimizes your pores for "flawless-looking skin," according to Health magazine. The magazine named it one of America's best beauty buys. It works to refine your skin surface with tea tree oil, which helps remove pore-enlarging oil. Meanwhile, silicone and mineral powders fill in the surface of the pores and diffuse light to conceal them.

Sephora Correcting Smoothing Primer

The beauty editors of "Real Simple" magazine recommend Sephora's correcting primer as a way to minimize pores and give your skin instantly luminous results. The primer comes formulated with sheer green pigments which help correct redness in your skin tone. Its silicone ingredients help smooth over and minimize the appearance of pores and fine lines.

Bare Escentuals RareMinerals Skin Revival Treatment

Bare Escentuals' topical powder is designed to help exfoliate your skin and reduce pore size, according to Begoun. She notes that it can help absorb excess oil--extra oil can contribute to larger pore appearances--and can successfully, albeit temporarily, help reduce large pores. It also contains vitamin C, an antioxidant that may help rejuvenate your skin cells, and is free of irritating substances like synthetic dyes and parabens.