Pore care cream mask, used 2–3 times weekly: MEDIPICKME

What is the texture like, and where did I apply it?

I used it when my skin was up and down and my pores looked more noticeable. It is a thick, bouncy cream formula, and I applied a generous layer around my nose and across the butterfly zone.

It went on smoothly and adhered softly, with a subtle cooling sensation. You can apply it with your hands, but using the included spatula to spread it thinly and evenly made for a neater application.

How do you use it, and how long does it take to dry?

After cleansing, I smoothed my skin with toner and applied an appropriate amount, avoiding my eye and mouth areas. The directions say to let it dry for 10–20 minutes; after about 15 minutes, I gently massaged it off with lukewarm water.

• After cleansing, I smoothed my skin with toner.
• I spread on an appropriate amount, avoiding the eye and mouth areas.
• After drying it for about 15 minutes, I gently massaged it off with lukewarm water.

While it dried, it felt as though it was holding my skin firm and bouncy rather than uncomfortably tight. It also contains fine scrub particles, so when I rinsed it off, my dead skin felt gently smoothed away.

How did my skin texture and pores look after rinsing?

After rinsing, the pores beside my nose looked tidier and my skin texture felt smoother. Rather than making pores disappear completely, it made them look more tightly refined, and after the flaky dead skin was cleared away, I felt my makeup applied better too.

What did I notice using it 2–3 times a week?

I have been using it 2–3 times a week, and with continued use, the oiliness and sebum around my pores seemed more under control. It was nice to use in summer or on days when I had worn a mask for a long time and my pores looked wider. Still, pore care is not something that is finished in one go, so I plan to keep it in my home-care routine.

I was happy with how it adhered to my skin like a cream and with the feeling of tidier skin texture after cleansing. It is worth trying when you want to care for sebum and flaky dead skin together.