Using a pore strip is fairly straightforward — you put it on the desired area, wait the recommended amount of time, and then slowly pull it off and stare in wonder at all the gunk it pulled out.

These patches can be left on as long as overnight, and even though our tester removed hers after just a few hours, it drew out some oil and unclogged her pores.

Because the strip reached every angle, it pulled out small and large filaments alike on the top and sides of the nose, leaving our tester smooth and very satisfied.

It is formulated using hydrocolloid technology to keep excess oil at bay while helping to smoothen the skin on the nose. After doing its thing for about 10 minutes, the nose strip unclogged some of her pores and made them feel tighter.Alexandra Engler is the beauty director at mindbodygreen and host of the beauty podcast Clean Beauty School.

We've certainly seen our fair share of curiosities all over Instagram and TikTok—some better than others. Little white dots appear on it where I had bulbous whiteheads, and I could see all the greasiness it absorbed.Without residual oil and undetectable flakes in its way, my makeup went on more evenly and seamlessly than usual. Here's a blog article that explains the reasons why the patch may not have worked and how to fix it. Rectangular patches can be placed on flatter, smoother parts of your face like your forehead or chin. It's not a replacement for your favorite pore strip, but it can be a great addition to help treat a wider variety of skin issues.