The frustration was real. Every time I put on makeup, it seemed to settle right into my pores, making them look like tiny craters. Foundation? More like pore-accentuation cream. I scrolled through endless skincare blogs, desperately searching for a solution to my enlarged pores. Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid kept popping up, so I decided to take the plunge.
The first few days were a bit rough. My skin felt a tinge tighter, and there was a slight tingle after application. (Maybe the reviews about sensitivity were true!) But I pushed through, religiously applying the BHA after cleansing every other night.
By week two, the tightness subsided. My skin actually felt smoother, and my makeup started to go on much more seamlessly. The real magic happened around week four. I swear, I looked in the mirror one morning and gasped. My pores, those pesky little craters, looked smaller! They weren’t completely invisible, but the difference was undeniable. Makeup no longer seemed to sink into them, and my skin had this newfound radiance.
It wasn’t a miracle cure, but it was definitely a turning point. Paula’s Choice BHA Liquid became a staple in my routine. It wasn’t harsh, it didn’t break me out (thank goodness!), and it slowly but surely helped minimize those enlarged pores that had been such a source of insecurity. Now, when I put on makeup, I see a flawless canvas, not a magnified map of my pores. It’s a small change, but for me, it’s made a big difference in my confidence.