PORE MINIMISERS

Along with lines, pores can become more visible with age. So which are the best pore minimisers? The GHI has the answer…

JOINT WINNERS

Bioderma Sébium Pore

Refiner £15.10, feelunique.com As well as promising to help control the skin’s sebum production, this also contains agaric acid, which acts as an astringent and tightens pores. Testers said they noticed a difference in their pore size, and most agreed the product created a silky matte finish on their skin. It was also easy to apply, and a great base for make-up. 90/100

■ Smashbox Photo Finish £28, smashbox.co.uk Testers reported that this dried quickly and made their complexions shine-free. They found it could be used on its own or under make-up. Some praised its ability to make their make-up last longer, and others said they would continue to use it. 90/100

RUNNER-UP

Clinique Pore Refining

Solutions £21 With a matte finish that lasts up to eight hours, our testers liked the texture of this product, with most saying it had an instant smoothing effect. One commented, ‘It made my skin feel like velvet!’ 88/100

HOW WE TESTED Instant pore minimisers normally contain a combination of film formers to help create a smooth texture and make pores seem smaller. Most create a good base for make-up, and have a mattifying effect. Ten brands were tested by 175 testers. Each used the product for a minimum of three days and gave feedback on performance, design, instructions and ease of use. For a page of full results, visit goodhousekeeping.co.uk/institute