Can't get rid of open pores on nose

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So my make up looks awful. I have tried primers such as smash box, the benefit one and also the anti chaffing stuff recommended but make up is just sitting in them. Any thoughts/recommendations?

I had awful open pores in my nose but they have improved a HELL of a lot after using Clearisil 5 in 1 cleansing pads twice a day; bloody brilliant!

also fullers earth as a nose mask- clay cat litter is also great (honest)!

Distilled witch hazel on a cotton ball wiped a few times over your open pores morning and evening works really really well

I love this primer, it really does smooth the pores:
www.beautybay.com/skincare/drbrandt/poresnomoreporerefineroriginal?utm_source=google%2Bshopping&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=shopping%2Bfeed&selectedSku=DRBA0006F&ctyid=gb&mkwid=sJs1EtPBz_dm&pcrid=51605508615&kword=&match=&plid=&gclid=CMLgiai18scCFQ3jGwod870Gqw

Glycolic acid is great for pores.

Going to try ALL of these suggestions.....

The only thing that works on big open pores and blackheads is a Bha/salicylic acid
Neutrpgena have a good one

Liquid Gold followed by a good clay mask with either salicylic or lactic acid (Manaji for salicylic or Cattier for lactic). I think Glamglow do a mud mask that has gylcolic, salicylic, lactic and pyruvic acids in it, and I am keen to give that a try so make it a one step process.

The only thing that works on big open pores and blackheads is a Bha/salicylic acid

Nope. Glycolic acid is much more effective on my skin.

squoosh is there any certain brand with glycolic? I get so confused trying to hunt for the products with acids in them.

The Paula's choice website has a lot of info on this problem
I use glycolic plus salicylic acid then a mud mask once a week
This made a big difference
Otherwise I use a mattifying primer Clinique matte hydrater for drying the day - it optically improves things at least
I was told retinol based vit a products improves the problem but I don't know if the publications are all industry sponsored and therefore biased towards retinols
Anyway redermic r contains a fair bit

Are they sebaceous filaments ? If so, not much you can do about them I'm afraid.

Salycilic gets into pores and cleans them out. Glycolic can't do that, although it does a good smoothing job. If you have sebaceous filaments salycilic products like Paula's Choice salycilic lotion will help. I alternate between both types of acid depending what my skin needs - glycolic for general smoothing and brightening, or salycilic if it feels clogged.

My holy grail sebaceous pore cleaning product is cosrx blackheads power liquid. It's Korean so you'll need to buy online - beats western Bha's by a mile.
Have a scout on the Asian beauty thread for recommended eBay sellers.

Clarins do an exfoliating toner, though it does contain some fragrance and alcohol. Paula's choice products are fragrance free.

Thanks for the link titscrossed I was watching this thread for tips but I think actually I have very visible sebaceous filaments. Oh well.

bittapitta I do as well. I read the link - thanks, titscrossed - and then the link within it about oils. Does anyone know whether coconut oil might be good for sebaceous filaments? Because, well, I already have coconut oil .. [lazy emoticon]