I recently got this product at the ICN airport duty free on my quest to find my favorite sunscreen, and I am loving it so thought I'd share! These photos are taken minutes apart in the same position; the left is before with just my skincare products, and right is after applying SPF as my last step. My skin type is oily with big pores on my cheeks. (I've pretty much just accepted them and take comfort in the fact that most people do not see my face up close, so you can't really see them if you just step a few feet away.) I live in a temperate climate.
But on to the product. This is a "pore cover," "tinted skin," and "long lasting" product per the packaging, and those are all true for me. It has a slight purple tint that helps even out yellow tones and gives a brighter effect. I have a light medium skin tone, and while this product does lighten it a bit, I like the overall effect and I don't think it looks unnatural. I do need to be careful to blend it well, especially around my hairline and eyebrows. As for "pore cover," I think the pictures show a slight improvement.
My current full skincare routine if it helps:
AM:
Clarins Hydrating Gentle Foaming Cleanser
Midha Rice Sebum Toner
Vividraw Apple Vinegar Pore Shrinkee Ampoule
Boscia Vitamin C with Caviar Lime Booster Serum
COSRX Oil-Free Ultra Moisturizing Lotion with Birch Sap
Esfolio Hyaluronic Hydrogel Eye Patches
SPF (rotating)
PM:
Senka Perfect Whip Beauty Foam
Esfolio 3HA Clear Toner
Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum
The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
Elizabeth Arden Perpetual Moisture 24 Cream
Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream
by cashewmonet
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I just find it kinda laughable that the brand’s own before/after pics are literally flawless and there’s no difference because the model never had visible pores anyway, so hopefully these realistic photos will be more helpful!
While I’m here, I will also recommend the Dr. G Green Mild Up Sun+ SPF 50+ PA++++. It is similar but without a “pore blur” aspect and with green undertone instead of purple.
If you are curious how this holds up under makeup, it’s important to note it pairs best with a silicone-based foundation (for me that is Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk, sorry not AB)