Top 10 Drugstore Pore Minimizers

WHAT IT DOES: While smoothing and refining the look of pores, this product also fills, seals, and diminishes fine lines and wrinkles.

HELPFUL TIP: Use it before applying makeup for a silky-smooth canvas.

WHAT IT DOES: Formulated with pure 12% niacinamide and 2% zinc PCA, this powerhouse formula helps improve uneven skin and visually minimize the look of pores, skin texture, and fine lines. At under $20 a bottle, it's a steal.

USER REVIEW: "Finally, at the age of 29, I am finally starting to feel confident in my skin. I can't believe how clear my severe acne has become. It has even healed up and hidden some scars! This product is absolutely wonderful and I will never stop buying this. It's been one month, and I am 100% sold."

WHY IT MADE THE LIST: If you’re on a budget, St. Ives' Blackhead Clearing Scrub does more than clear skin of blackheads and acne. It also cleans pores by exfoliating the skin’s outer layers of dead skin cells with natural exfoliants like walnut shell powder and bamboo powder.

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW: This scrub formula also contains 1% salicylic acid, which helps to exfoliate dead skin and unclog pores for clear, radiant skin.

WHAT IT DOES: Combining two powerhouse exfoliating ingredients—lactic and salicylic acids—this deep pore cleanser washes away dirt, oil, and excess makeup while it gently exfoliates and tones skin to clear acne and keep future breakouts at bay.

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW: The cleanser is cruelty-free and formulated without parabens, sulfates, gluten, oils, or silicones.

WHAT IT DOES: Dickinson’s Original Witch Hazel Toner gently removes excess oil and dirt without over-drying the face, leaving skin smooth and naturally balanced. This can also be used to wipe off any makeup residue. 

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW: Dickinson’s exclusive formula uses only sustainably harvested, organic plants and is 100% natural and distilled for top-notch quality and performance. Plus, it's gentle enough for daily use and fragrance-free, making it an ideal choice for those with sensitive skin.

WHAT IT DOES: This serum is made with a concentrated blend of skin-loving ingredients such as niacinamide, retinol, vitamin C, and tea tree oil. The result? Bright, even-toned, smooth, blemish-free skin.

USER REVIEW: “I waited a while before writing a review. I have to use a product for at least a month to determine how it is. This stuff works. It's dealing nicely with hormonal acne. It worked for that issue in five to seven days and is keeping it away. It can be a little drying, but I used a light moisturizer after it so have not had issues with that. My skin is looking good, and even my fine lines are looking smaller. Really happy with this. I have tried a LOT of other products over the past few years, and this is the only one that I will be purchasing again.”

WHO IT’S FOR: Formulated with melanin-rich skin in mind, this serum uses blurring technology, tri-peptide, and rosehip extract to minimize and smooth the appearance of pores while rebalancing excess oil throughout the day for smoother, more even-looking skin.

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW: Like all of Mele’s products, this pore minimizing serum is free of parabens, alcohol, mineral oil, and phthalates.

WHAT IT DOES: This toner combines the exfoliating benefits of glycolic acid with vitamin C to give skin a natural glow, lactic acid to hydrate the skin from within, and witch hazel to balance oil production and soothe signs of redness and irritation.

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW: The toner is free of sulfates, paraben, synthetic fragrances, and mineral oil. 

WHO IT’S FOR: Made with natural charcoal, known to naturally purify pores and absorb excess oil, this face wash deeply cleanses clogged pores two times better than a basic cleanser, which makes it perfect for those with oily and blemish-prone skin.

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW: When applied, this cleanser leaves a tingly sensation on the skin but don’t fret—this means it's working.

WHAT IT DOES: This makeup primer blurs and minimizes the appearance of pores, creating a matte and poreless canvas for smooth makeup application. The pore-blurring primer goes on like a moisturizer and is non-comedogenic, which means it won’t clog pores. 

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW: The Baby Skin blur cream can be worn alone or under a foundation for poreless, smooth skin.