I've been obsessed with Bioré's Pore Strips since I was a teenager. They've been an integral part of my beauty routine for years! So when Bioré asked me to share my tips for their iconic strips I had a few tricks to share. Bioré's products work wonders on their own, but when you pair their Charcoal Pore Strips with their Self-Heating Charcoal Mask, you've got a powerful, grime-fighting combination that makes for a quick, purifying facial.

One of my best tips for any treatment, but the pore strips specifically, is to use a little heat and steam to open your pores. I run the tap as hot as I can stand it, wet a washcloth, and hold it over my nose for a few minutes. Then apply your pore strip as normal and wait for it to harden. (Don't over moisten the strip!) Check out the YouTube video below for a peek at my five minute facial routine with Bioré featuring their Deep Cleansing Charcoal Pore Strips and Self Heating One Minute Mask!