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34 of 34 found the following review helpful:
 Better Than Original Pore Strips Jun 15, 2009
By V. Choi
"V. Choi"
***ORIGINAL REVIEW:
I've used the original pore strips and they do a decent job, but they aren't amazing. If you have a lot of small blackheads on your nose, the original ones really only pulled out one or two, and the rest were just a bunch of fine hairs.
I gave these ultra pore strips a try and they definitely do a better job. I had much more effective extraction of all those pesky tiny blackheads on my nose/tip of my nose. I've tried masks, manual extraction, exfoliation and nothing would do a great job clearing all those dots. After one use of these ultra strips, the tip of my nose looks MUCH clearer and the pores look noticeably smaller -- I was skeptical at first but I was really pleasantly surprised.
In addition, unlike the original strips, these strips contain tea tree oil, so you can feel a refreshing, cool tingle on your skin... and if you've ever used tea tree oil, it works wonders on your skin and works as an antiseptic, which is a nice plus.
***UPDATE, MAY 2011: I've been using these for about 2 years now, off and on, and noticed a couple things: if you use them following a hot shower, it makes a noticeable difference in the effectiveness, rather than after simply washing your face with warm water -- the skin is just a lot more receptive. Also, I love using them on other parts of my face. I cut one strip in half and use each half on my chin, forehead or the areas my nose doesn't cover. I almost get better and more satisfying results on these areas and find it's refreshing to attack other problem areas along my t-zone.
Also, you can buy them at Target for about $5.50-$6.50 a box, which is usually cheaper than the Amazon price.
17 of 18 found the following review helpful:
Works, for the most part! May 31, 2009
By M. Ram
The outside of my nose has been a problem area for me since junior high, as there was always an annoying amount of tiny black dots and little black hairs growing out of it. I'm sure most people don't notice them (my Indian skin hides them well), but I know they're there! Up until now, I'd handled them through daily washing and fingernail extraction (I've still got some scars from my early attempts...). Now that I'm doing better financially, I decided to "splurge" and "treat myself" to these strips. $15 for 6 strips sounds excessive, but I'm only really going to use them for big occasions, so I figured I'd try some before a Saturday event.
The directions are fairly easy: wash your face and pat dry, then sprinkle some water on your nose, dry your hands, and separate the strip from the plastic. Spread the smooth part across your nose, and gently rub it for a bit before waiting for around 15 minutes for it to dry. Then gently strip it off your nose from the edges inward.
That's the only painful part of the process, as the strip ripped a lot of the hair off of my nostrils. I do have to admit though, that the results were obvious: a LOT of tiny black shards of hair (and other stuff) were left on the strip, and a much cleaner, healthier looking nose was the result. I had to wash my nose off again and then put a bit of aloe vera gel on it, but today (Saturday, after the event) it looks much healthier and fresher. The pores look a lot smoother, and the skin is softer to the touch!
Why four stars? Well, it missed some of the blackheads, and a good amount of the hair is still there. For all the stinging pain of the process, I would've thought everything would have been taken off, but it's still enough to make a noticeable difference.
11 of 11 found the following review helpful:
Best Blackhead Remover Out There! Jan 01, 2009
By rxrxmeds
I have like a million tiny black heads all over my nose. I had tried everything from masks, facials, extractions, etc. And then I decided to give these strips a try, and they really do rip those darn things right off your nose (they even pull out the tiny hairs off my nose....LOL). I love this stuff!
7 of 8 found the following review helpful:
WOW Sep 09, 2008
By June8
I use face cleansers and even right after shower and deep cleaning i put one of these and i cant believe how much more little blackheads left on my nose. These strips are only good for the nose and you need to follow the instructions and even after couple of days later you will notice the little small tiny heads stuck on the strips. Worth trying. But do not overkill yourself trying to have a smooth skin. everyone is different. These strips are a little expensive for their purpose and usage. If you dont wash up right after you use it than you will have a sticky nose. deep cleansing needs cleaning after usage.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Wow. annndd... EW. Apr 14, 2011
By Wade Lee
"WadeL"
It's amazing how well it works, really. It's completely pain-free, something I didn't expect. It's literally like ripping scotch tape off your face. Afterward you can see all the little tiny blackheads it pulls out. This product is something I already recommended to other friends, and I would buy again, but I don't really need to... It already freed up all my blackheads after 3 strips! It does take more than one strip for most people, and you can only put it on once every three days however.
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