You’ve mastered the art of covering those zits, panda eyes and patchy skin. But somehow open pores are still the bane of your existence. While you don’t have much of a choice besides masking those burrows lurking under your skin, you can use makeup to make them less visible.
We’ve picked out five of the best pore-minimizing foundations that promise to play down all your pore-blems.
1. Nykaa SKINgenius Foundation Stick Conceal Contour & Corrector
If you’re looking to conceal those pores, here’s a buildable foundation stick for medium to high coverage. Not only does it effectively camouflage those skin concerns, it also doubles (and triples) up as a corrector for the under-eye area and as a contouring stick to highlight those cheekbones. Infused with Vitamin E, it’s hydrating, nourishing and melts into your skin giving you a natural matte finish that looks flawless.
2. Lakmé 9 to 5 Primer + Matte Powder Foundation Compact
Lakmé brings to you the ideal matte foundation to conceal those open pores. Not only does it minimize your pores, but it also works as a primer to even out your skin making it appear absolutely perfect. This lightweight formula gives long-lasting coverage that blends superbly into your skin for a natural, non-cakey finish. Carry it around in your purse for a quick and easy touch-up any time, anywhere.
3. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Foundation
The #FauxFilter Foundation range from Huda Beauty has to be unlike any other foundation you’ve tried before. The velvety-smooth texture packed with ultra-refined pigments gives medium to full coverage giving your skin this radiant, air-brushed finish that makes every selfie Insta-worthy. All you need is one pump and you can bid those open pores, blemishes, hyperpigmentation and imperfections goodbye.
4. Maybelline New York Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation
With the word ‘poreless’ in its name, this foundation from Maybelline is our go-to for particularly bad pore days. Featuring micro-powders that control oil and blur out pores, this formulation leaves you with a natural, seamless, oil-free complexion. What’s more – it’s hypoallergenic, budget-friendly and comes in 14 different shades that are just right for our Indian skin tones.
5. L'Oreal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation
Not only does this foundation from L’Oreal Paris work effortlessly to conceal all large open pores, but the formula also manages to match your undertone creating a true-to-skin, even-toned, luminous finish. While it’s super blendable with high coverage, it’s also free of fragrances and oils that would otherwise clog your pores. Ladies, sit back and enjoy that flawless, crater-free, radiant look.
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