Pores & Blackheads

Shop pore care at Rover Island for the look of blackheads, enlarged pores and rough texture. Pores look bigger when they fill with oil and dead skin, so keeping them clear is the aim: a thorough cleanse, BHA or pore pads a few times a week, a niacinamide serum and a weekly clay mask. Ranges include medicube Zero Pore, COSRX Power Liquid and Beauty of Joseon.

Why Pores Look Bigger

Pore size is largely genetic, but pores look larger when they fill with oil and dead skin cells, and as skin loses firmness. Blackheads are pores filled with oil that darkens when it meets the air.

A Routine for the Look of Pores

  1. Double cleanse in the evening to remove sunscreen and makeup.
  2. BHA or pore pads two or three times a week. More in AHA & BHA.
  3. Niacinamide serum daily to help with the look of pores and oil.
  4. Clay mask once a week on the T-zone. More in face masks.
  5. Sunscreen every morning, because sun damage loosens the skin around pores over time.

What to Avoid

Squeezing, pore strips used often and harsh scrubs, which can irritate the skin and make pores look worse.

Ranges in This Collection

medicube Zero Pore and One Day Exosome Shot, medicube Red, COSRX Power Liquid, Beauty of Joseon and Cetaphil Daily Facial. More for oily skin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can pores be made smaller?

Not permanently, but keeping them clear and skin firm helps them look smaller.

How do I use pore pads?

Swipe a pad over clean skin, focusing on oily areas, then continue with your routine. Follow the directions on the pack.

Are blackheads and sebaceous filaments the same?

No. Sebaceous filaments are grey-ish, flat dots that refill naturally. Blackheads are larger and darker.