I have blemish prone skin, which can often become too oily or too dry depending on it's mood. I have large pores mainly on my nose, and I was looking for a pore minimizing product for quite sometime.

Clinique are an offshoot from the Estee Lauder company and were founded in 1968. Clinique claim to cater for individual's needs and realises that everyone has a different skin type. They are most famous for their 3-step skin care regimes, which consists of 3 products and often comes with the line '3 Products. 3 Minutes. Twice a Day' and they claim if you follow this easy 3-step solution for your facial skin type then you will notice a huge improvement in your skin. All of Clinique's products are allergy tested and many of them are 100% fragrance free.
They have products aimed at dry skins, normal skins, combination skins, oily skins... well, you get the picture. They also have their anti-blemish range for people who suffer from spots and blemishes.
If you are unsure what your skin type is, the consultants at their counters will give you a quick and free consultation and advise you on the best products to use. Alternatively you can take the online consultation which is quick and easy to do.

I opted for the Clinique Pore Minimizer Refining Serum after using their anti-blemish solutions range, which has worked wonders on my skin. The packaging states, 'Reduces the look of pores. Leaves skin looking smooth, shine-free. Apply twice a day after 3-Step.' Great! I thought, just what I was looking fo.

I use this product on a morning after cleansing, then using the clinique anti-blemish clarifying lotion and moisturiser. I apply a small bit to the problem areas, then apply my make up. It isn't greasy or oily and rubs in very well. I also apply it on an evening, again after doing my cleansing routine.

I spoke to the Clinique sales advisor before I purchased this and she warned me not to expect anything too soon as this stuff can take a while to gradually build up pore walls. Unofrtunately I can be quite forgetful and have forgotten to use this on many occasions. However I have noticed my pores becoming smaller, ever so slightly. I will continue to use this product as it isn't greasy and you don't have to use too much of it, so it's worth the price as it is quite a big tube!