1/ Primordial, the choice of make-up remover:we choose a gentle cleanser, without soap (milk or cleansing gel) to rinse, or even a micellar water. We forget the products formulated with alcohol, too aggressive for the epidermis.
2/ We clean the face every evening (even if we have not made up), then we pass a cotton soaked in tonic lotion. Twice a week max, we exfoliate the epidermis, with a very gentle movement (the more we attack the pore, the more it rebels...by expanding).
3/ In the morning, just apply the tonic lotion:it avoids undermining the work of the skin which has worked all night to reconstitute its hydrolipidic film. And it tightens (a little) the pores.
4/ Hydrate to death (dilated pore often indicates dehydrated skin). With what ? A mattifying, anti-comedogenic day cream with an ultra-light texture. If you also have blackheads and small pimples, opt for a localized anti-blemish treatment, which you apply in addition to the moisturizer.
5/ After the cream, apply a primer base or an instant mattifier, to be applied with your fingertips all over the face. Immediate action:the pore is "filled" (but not clogged) which visually smoothes the skin texture.
6/ The best foundation texture to hide pores? The foam. If you're not a fan, opt for a lighter texture, choosing it oil-free or suitable for oily skin. In all cases, choose a matching shade with your skin color. It is applied with a brush, starting with the T zone and stretching the material outwards from the face.
7/ If a few pores remain visible, perfect the camouflage with a concealer that is applied in touches, with a brush or finger. It is chosen a tone lighter than that of the foundation, to bring light.
8/ Not a fan of foundation? We choose a mineral powder or a mineral powder foundation, to be applied after the base, with a brush and in circular movements. A single pass through the powder provides the right amount of product.
9/ During the day, if necessary, use mattifying sheets (or a paper tissue) that are placed on the T zone, in order to absorb excess sebum. It avoids putting on makeup too often (and ending up with an over-blended complexion at the end of the day).
