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Excess oil coupled with humidity and sweat can make pores look larger than they actually are. Although there is no way to actually shrink the size of your pores, there are products that can help make them looker smaller than they actually are. After all, we are all subscribers of illusions and perceptions.

I don't use makeup or anything close to it (unless it's for Halloween). So I had reticence when I was recommended this at the Clinique counter. The nice French lady assured me that this had no color and it isn't makeup even though it might seem like it. Again, perception.

There were 2 different shades to choose from and I picked the Invisible one which blends quickly into your skin and starts working from there. My skin stayed matt longer and I didn't look like I spent the last 8 hours frying shoe-string fries (which unfortunately for me, is a usual occurrence).

I am digging the fact that it resists sweat and humidity which makes it ideal if you live in a tropical climate. And of course, it doesn't last the whole entire day but there is a visible improvement or lack thereof of shine.

Perfect for those days where you wished your pores would stop being such attention whores.

Get this for US$16.50 (0.5oz/15ml) at Clinique.

If you have oily skin, you'll know just how excess sebum can enlarge the look of your pores. This shine control gel from Clinique will keep your skin matte and regulate sebum production and by doing so; refine the look of pores. It doesn't work for hours on end (though I wish it would) if you're constantly in a humid environment but it does help to an extent. I went for a couple of hours without looking like I just fried chicken. I also use this for those party days. Good for those nights on the town when you don't want your T-Zone to outshine your personality. Get it at any Clinque counter or online for US$13.50.

Acne and sun exposure leave behind dark spots and cause uneven skin tone. These dull the overall appearance of your skin. I got this when I realized how visibly uneven my skin tone was. After years of battling teenage acne and sun bathing, I was left with physical reminders of those times and I am just not a fan of souvenirs of such kind from the past. With regular use, this serum evens out skin tone and breaks down dark spots leaving a clearer, radiant complexion. Apply this twice daily on problem areas or over over your face. Get it at Clinique counters or online for US$39.50.