Recently, I have been focused on trying to reduce the visibility of enlarged pores, using different methods. There’s a battalion of enlarged pores on my nose and it really pisses me off. The enlarged pores spoil the whole make-up. These tiny black dots are so irritating. I decided to do something about it!

Unfortunately, black peel-off face masks for enlarged pores don’t work for me. I know lots of bloggers are excited about such products but I’m not one of them. Such masks didn’t cleanse even one blackhead; impurities stayed in their place… To make things worse, I couldn’t leave the house because the whole face was awfully red, irritated and couldn’t be exposed to the sunlight. Disaster!

ACTIVE DAY SERUM TIGHTENING PORES

I had been looking for alternatives for a long time and finally stumbled upon the Active Pore Solutions Serum created by Ava cosmetic laboratory. It looks like a dermocosmetic. It’s designed for mature skin, struggling mainly with enlarged pores.

Effects:

• camouflages imperfections thanks to BLUR technology (light reflections),
• makes the skin soft and smooth, delivering moisture,
• mattifies so the skin doesn’t look sweaty,
• controls sebum secretion processes,
• brightens possible discolorations,
• prevents premature skin ageing,
• reduces inflammation and fights bacteria.

Composition analysis:

Active Day Serum Tightening Pores is based on water enriched with glycerol so it’s quite light and locks water inside the skin. Castor oil is one of the most interesting ingredients. It’s a pity the oil doesn’t come in pure form; it’s an amazing natural anti-acne oil.

Interestingly, it’s one of the few face serums that contain nano-gold molecules. It’s strange because the product isn’t expensive and we associate gold with luxury cosmetics. Two plant extracts are crucial in the composition of the serum:

Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract,

Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract (rich in vitamin C).

Sadly, all those impressed by the natural ingredients… will be disappointed. Ava Pore Solutions Serum has far more synthetic components, among them, silicones that can clog pores and potentially sensitizing fragrances. So it started nice and ended as usual …