Top Skincare Solutions for Visible Pore Minimization and Oil Control

Dealing with shiny skin and enlarged pores? You’re not alone — and Clinique has dermatologist-tested, fragrance-free formulas designed to help. Here’s a simple, science-backed routine to manage oil, refine texture, and visibly reduce the look of pores.

1. Sweep away oil and dead cells

A key first step to controlling oil is exfoliation. When oil and dead skin build up, pores can appear larger and more noticeable.

 

Try Clinique Clarifying Lotion 4 — a twice-daily exfoliating Clarifying Lotion that removes excess oil and surface buildup. It includes salicylic acid and witch hazel to gently clear the skin and prep it for treatments that follow.

 

How to use: Sweep over your face with a cotton ball morning and night — it’s Step 2 in Clinique’s iconic 3-Step System.

 

Best for: Oily skin needing daily exfoliation and reduced oil

2. Prime for instant pore perfection

When you want skin that looks flawless, a primer is your secret weapon — even if you skip makeup.

 

Try Clinique Even Better™ Pore Defying Primer. It instantly blurs the look of pores and helps reduce shine for a velvety finish.

 

How to use: Apply a small amount after skincare and before makeup — or wear it alone for a natural, blurred-skin effect.

 

Best for: All skin types seeking a filtered, virtually poreless look.

3. Deep-clean to help keep pores clear

A targeted exfoliating scrub or mask can help minimize the look of pores and keep skin fresh.

 

Use Clinique Blackhead Solutions 7 Day Deep Pore Cleanse & Scrub — a 3-in-1 formula that works as a daily cleanser, exfoliating scrub, or five-minute mask. It combines salicylic acid, kaolin clay, and laminaria saccharina extract to unclog pores and reduce oil.

 

In a clinical study, there was a 94 % improvement in the look of  blackheads after 6 weeks* of daily use and 96% had a reduction in visible pores in 1 week.

 

How to use: Massage gently over damp skin, or leave on as a short 5 minute mask and then rinse one to two times per week.

 

Best for: Skin with visible blackheads or persistent oil buildup.

 

*Based on clinical testing on 54 women after 6 weeks of daily use

**Clinical testing on 24 women.

4. Build your Clinique pore-care daily routine

Here’s how to put it all together:

 

  1. Morning & Evening: Start with cleansing, then apply Clinique Clarifying Lotion 4.

  2. Scrub: Use Clinique Blackhead Solutions 7 Day Deep Pore Cleanse & Scrub for a deep clean.

  3. Finish: Apply Clinique Even Better™ Pore Defying Primer before makeup or wear alone for a soft finish.

 

All products are allergy tested, and 100 % fragrance free.

Summary

Clinique’s pore-minimizing and oil-control lineup targets shine and visible pores at every step — from daily exfoliation to deep cleansing and priming. With consistent use, you’ll notice smoother, clearer, and more balanced skin.

 

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