Help with skin care and make up for enlarged / congested pores

[SinkGirl]

I’ve just quit smoking a few days ago and want to treat myself and my neglected skin to some pampering to give myself a boost.

I have enlarged pores across my nose and cheeks and nothing seems to help - has anyone found anything good? I’ve started to get fine lines under my eyes when I smile too and as I’ve recently started wearing glasses they’re magnified! Any tips?

I would also like some make up that doesn’t settle into pores and lines and makes my skin look more flawless than it is!

I have oily skin (I’m 36) with a few dry patches around hair line / eyebrows.

I am no skin care expert but I would definitely acid tone and use retinol to help with pores and overall skin texture.

For acid toning the best I have found is biologique recherche. For retinol there is lots in the market place but I like a 1%retinol. Verso do a lovely retinol eye serum if you have signs of ageing around your eyes.

For makeup you need a good quality primer this will help smooth out skin and give a good base.

Congratulations though on quitting smoking.

Thank you - I will have a look at these :)