HOW TO COVER LARGE PORES IN THREE STEPS
Very few of us are blessed with fine porcelain skin - and in Japan and the USA, the fight against visible pores even has its own name: porexia! In the list of major beauty concerns, “pore minimizing” is currently one of the hottest skin topics. But don't worry: Here are three make-up tricks for a complexion that at least looks fine!
Did you know that on average each of us has around 300,000 pores on our face? And the small mini openings fulfill an important function - because they transport protective lipids, sweat and excess sebum to the surface of the skin and allow it to breathe deeply.
WHY DO PORES BECOME BIGGER?
As is often the case, our genes and, above all, age decide on the size of our pores. But too much sun, stress, alcohol, nicotine and hormonal changes can also be a factor. The bad news: Once they are large, they are often difficult to get rid of or reduced in size. The good: With special treatments can be specifically prevented and the skin's appearance visually refined. The even better one: With the right makeup hacks you can easily but effectively conceal them!
TIP 1: TIME TO PRIME
We've been to countless shoots and recordings and we can tell you: make-up artists never work without one Primers! For good reason: Because it consists of tiny silicone particles that simply fill in fine lines and large pores and provide plump moisture. Another advantage: The foundation does not settle in the pores. This will give you a softer complexion in a flash.
Here's how it works: Take a little primer and gently pat it into the skin with your fingers.
“For a perfect complexion: Not to prime is a crime!”
-Judith Williams
TIP 2: APPLY FOUNDATION WITH A BRUSH
One liquid foundation with a light texture is great for creating an even complexion. Your make-up will be particularly beautiful if you use a brush to apply it! This allows you to create an even “canvas” - and often requires much less product than with a sponge or fingers.
Here's how to do it: Foundation with that Paint brush Work outwards from the center of the face with small, circular movements. The best way to fix it is to use it selectively transparent powder: This mattifies, but hardly settles in the pores!
JUDITH'S EXTRA TIP
Large-pored skin tends to produce a lot of sebum and surprise you with an “oily” skin shine after a while. Judith's tip: Always something Blotting paper Have it with you - you can easily dab off excess sebum on the go! A brilliant beauty hack that has saved Judith's look more than once.
TIP 3: MATTE HIGHLIGHTS
Beautiful Rouges, Bronzer and Highlighters round off our look perfectly and give it extra dimension. Our tip for large pores: Use matt powder textures! Creamy products with shimmering particles increase the skin's shine and only emphasize large pores even more.
Here's how it works: Add accents where the skin isn't greasy: on the temples and brows! Judith explains in this video what you can do to ensure that this make-up lasts as long as possible:
With these little tips and tricks you can at least visually keep your pores in check and enjoy a fantastic make-up look! By the way, large pores also have something positive: those who suffer from them often have to struggle with shiny skin - but the wrinkles on their face appear a little later. Because oily skin delays premature skin aging. With this in mind: Good vibrations and stay beaufiful!
IMPORTANT: DON'T FORGET TO TAKE OFF YOUR MAKEUP
When makeup builds up in the sebaceous glands, it can cause breakouts and blemishes that further enlarge our pores. So always remember the skin in the evening to clean thoroughly.