This is a kind of review, or should I say rave, about my absolute favourite skin care product.

Biore Pore Strips

I started using these way before I started getting blackheads, but my older sisters used them and they looked like so much fun so I used them too. Over the last 10 years I have consistently used these blackhead removing strips. They aren’t part of my regular skin care routine (uhh, which I don’t really have. I just make sure to wash my face and use LOTS of moisturizer), but they are like  a special little treat for my skin. I previously blogged about using them on this post, but they deserve a post of their own.

If you have blackheads, even just a few, and you haven’t tried Biore Pore Strips, TRY THEM. They really work. I come from a generation where instant gratification is a constant theme and if you feel that you fall under that category, then these are especially good for you. It is a product where you see the results immediately. And when I say see the results, I mean it. You literally SEE the blackheads that were just removed from your nose. Squeamish people might find that kind of gross, but I am all about blood, guts and gore. It takes a lot to make me grossed out when it comes to the human body. Or pigs bodies, for that matter.

They are very easy to use too – you wash your face, wet your nose with warm water, peel the strip off of the plastic, apply it to your nose, wait for 10 minutes or so, then gently peel it off. They have a nice tea tree oil scent and the really only downside of these is that it is extremely awkward as the dry. They dry like paper mache and it feels so very funny on your nose. The cost is pretty minimal, my package containing six strips was about $6.99.

After a bit of Googling, I found that there have been some people who experience negative effects – such as redness, swelling, and popped blood vessels (such as this girl). I would say that you run that risk with using any products, and perhaps someone with very sensitive skin may not react well to this product. I would describe my skin type as normal, and the product doesn’t leave any residues, itchiness, redness or bumps.

Sporting my Biore (Note: My face isn’t oily, just wet from washing it!)

And I’m not the only one addicted to Biore Pore Strips …

Me and Mr. Leah actually have contests to see who has more blackheads. Fascinating, I know.

Are you a (pore) stripper? If yes, do you love them as much as I do? If not, would you be open to trying them?