Users Love This $2 ‘Bubbling’ Nose Mask for Clearing Gunk From Pores in Minutes—‘This Kind of Blew My Mind’
Katie Decker-Jacoby
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Last summer, I noticed my pores looking significantly more noticeable. Perhaps it was the warm weather and increased oil production, or maybe it was just normal changes in my skin. Regardless, I wish I had a remedy back then because at the time, I just let it be. You don’t have to be passive like I was, though, thanks to Bioré’s Pore Refining Bubbling Nose Mask , which launched earlier this summer and is currently on sale on Amazon.
If you’re a skincare girlie, you’ll know exfoliating is the most effective way to get all of the dirt, oil, and gunk out of your pores. Luckily, this nose mask utilizes both chemical and physical exfoliation to make your pores appear squeaky-clean. Bioré says this product can get the job done in just five minutes (!!)—or less. Skincare essentials that provide fast results are always must-buys. Speaking of buying, one box containing eight masks typically costs $18 on Amazon, but Bioré is blessing us all with a deal. Scoop up a box for $17, which comes out to only $2 per mask.
Let’s clear one thing up about pores (no pun intended)—they cannot open and close or enlarge and shrink. That’s a total myth, as aesthetician Nayamka Roberts-Smith (AKA “La Beautyologist“) previously shared with StyleCaster. What you can do about large-looking pores is control oil production, exfoliate the surface of the skin, exfoliate within pores to remove oil, bacteria, and debris, and get extractions done, according to Roberts-Smith. Bioré’s nose mask falls into the second and third action items above.
How exactly? Apply the smooth side to dry skin after you’ve cleansed. Wait three to five minutes so the exfoliating formula can foam and work its magic on your pores. Next, turn the mask over and use the green silicone scrubbers to gently massage the serum into your skin. Rinse with water and repeat this process one to two times per week for optimal results. And be sure to apply sunscreen after use during the day (and just in general!). If you feel soft tingling, don’t worry about it—that’s totally normal and what makes this mask so fun and fizzy to use.
Several Amazon reviewers can confirm that this nose mask gave them smoother, clearer, smaller-looking pores.
One shopper raved, “I’ve gone through half the pack now and I am obsessed – I have large pores on my nose and these clear out the gunk. my makeup sits so much better throughout the day because of them!!!”
“This product is very cool, my nose fizzed right away and my pores and nose pores felt like they shed out all the topical gunk and felt clear. the scrubbys on the other side were great to get off any built up debris and dirt before they turn to black heads,” another one wrote.
“This kind of blew my mind, loved the way it was drenched in bubbling serum and the glycolic acid,” another five-star reviewer commented. “It went on and bubbled up pretty quickly, I wiped the extra serum in the packet on my cheeks and love the bubbles. The scrubbing side was so gentle and satisfying. My nose is so soft and pores tightened. Definitely will be part of my routine.”
Even more impressive, 100% of 31 participants in a perception study noticed “instantly smoother skin,” per the brand. That should be enough to convince you that Bioré’s Pore Refining Bubbling Nose Mask will give you squeaky-clean pores in minutes whenever they’re looking a little backed up.
