#makeup application

Do you have visible pores on your nose that never seem to smooth out, no matter what primer or foundation you use?

Today I’m showing you a technique that might seem obvious at first - but with a small tweak, it goes from great to game-changing. It’s my favourite way to create that blurred, airbrushed finish without filters or heavy layers of product.

Let’s clear something up first, because this gets confused all the time:

Deep pores are not blackheads. Blackheads are clogged pores filled with oxidised oil and dead skin, they sit above the pore opening and often feel slightly raised. This is why foundation can cling to them and enhance texture.

Deep pores, on the other hand, are just enlarged openings often caused by oily skin over time. When you apply makeup over them, they don’t create bumps, and the finish can actually look smooth and even once properly prepped. That’s a really easy way to tell the difference:

Blackheads create texture. Deep pores create shadows.

If you do have blackheads, products like salicylic acid, BHA pads, or gentle chemical exfoliants can help dissolve the buildup and make them less visible over time. But if you’re just dealing with dark-looking or enlarged pores, this makeup technique will be your best friend.

I’d love to hear from you: Have you tried this technique before? Do you have a go-to pore-blurring product? Reblog and tag me or drop a comment below, I’ve missed chatting with you all here!

Shonagh 🤍

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