Wow game changer! Use a pore filler first, then a smoothing primer on top!? I never thought of doing that, but it obviously makes a lot of sense. Will try it tomorrow, thanks for the tip!

Ladies if you have large pores and oily skin, try putting on a putty primer with a clean/product free, dense foundation brush .... take your time, use circular motions and buff the primer into your skin ( Using a dense brush prevents oil, lotion, etc from your fingers altering the primers formula) then wait a full 5 mins for the primer to settle into your pores. ...Next take a small amount of primer and a super clean finger to pat primer into areas that need extra love and attention. Then wait another 6-8 mins. Don't skip the wait time! Otherwise you'll just be dragging the primer over your skin when you apply your foundation, you need to give primer time to settle if you have large pores. I PROMISE you will notice a huge difference using this method IF you have done the correct skin prep beforehand of course.... such as cleansing, exfoliating, using a clay mask to extract dirt/oil/trapped sebum from your pores, applied a toner and moisturized . Trust me, Ive tested so many primers, foundations and skin care products and I can say prepping skin before applying make up is super important. Applying the products correctly and using products that work well together is also key to flawless make-up. Using this method I'm able to get flawless skin with products that I thought were trash when I was applying them with my fingers and not correctly prepping my skin..... BTW my fav primer is Tarte Timeless primer and fav foundation is Ester Lauder double wear but lately Ive been loving Nars Soft Matte foundation... I hope my lil tips help someone :)

This video is gold!! Thank you so much. I'll definitely be checking out some of the primers mentioned.

You know your stuff! Thanks for teaching us the business!

FINALLY SOME1 WITH REAL PORES.....I HAVE THE BENEFIT HAD THE NYX IN MY HAND PUT IT BACK...IM GOING TO GET IT THANKS

This is the first video I find that actually makes sense when it comes to covering large pores, cause every video looks like it’s gonna help and then it doesn’t. Also, I get small moldes on my neck and I bought this tool that you can use to burn them off at home, so if you want too I know that some people don’t mind them, I didn’t at first but once I started getting more I did it and it works great! It shrinks it, and then it falls off. Just FYI, great video 👍🏽

Hi Tonja, I loved this video. I have been watching so many makeup review videos and really could not relate to the twenty year olds at all. You finally popped up in my search for large pores. Thank God, because those other videos were not for me. Lol I love your personality and the time you take to talk about what you have paired them with. I have large pores and I am in my 50s. No one told me that they got larger when you get older. I’m telling my younger friends because it takes you off guard and your old makeup doesn’t work anymore. Lol everything has changed with my skin. Your videos help me to not feel intimidated by all the different products. Your skin is beautiful. I subscribed and look forward to many more videos. Such a fan! Thank you so much!!!! Going to try the Smashbox. 😉

I lost you and now you are found..❤❤❤ thank you god!

You seem so warm and friendly. I felt like I was having a conversation with a lifetime friend. Really enjoyed this and subscribed. I have textured skin and hated the way my foundation looked sometimes. I have recently been using 20% glycolic pads and I see a difference. Still need a good primer still so thank you!

Just found you and you are the GOAT! I love this channel:) Keep talking to us ladies! I searched "oily, aging, textured skin" and here this was! I LOVE

Glad i found your channel

Thank You for your knowledge and honesty. I’ve always had big pores, but now as I’m nearing 70 I’m developing craters. I already have Mary Kay. I love your idea of pairing it with Nyx. This is such a helpful video!

HELLO SO GLAD I FOUND YOUR CHANNEL I HAVE A LOVE HATE RELATIONSHIP WITH MY RAISED MOLES WHEN IT COMES TO MAKEUP HELP WITH COVERING WITHOUT LOOKING CAKIE

I am so glad I ran across this channel. I am just getting into makeup because I have developed textured skin. My welcome to 45 and over club.

You have a new subscriber. We have tue same skin!!! I oove your channel

I don't know I'm kind of having a little mixed feelings here I mean I come on to here looking for something to help my pores and then I found out there's primer and then a filler , and they're not the same thing, like two different products like what the... I don't know I'm more confused than actually enlightened. Aside from that I'm so happy I got to meet you, as I really love your personality and I like educational videos about makeup so you definitely get my support💯

I subscribed! ❤️ Thanks for being real and giving good advice. Love your vibe. I have tried two of these so I know your legit. You gave great recommendations. Love this video! I'm going to try Tacha one, I was looking for something high end to try for less maintenance. Your skin really did show the pores being closed. Thank you for getting up close and personal with us. I appreciate it.

Thank so much for the video! 58 and struggled w large pores all my life. going to try the NYX & the photo finish on top as I happen to have both!

Thank you Miss Tonja! I have been LOOKING for such a good video like this. I am going to try a few of these TODAY. Also, I love your makeup in this video-- it's so simple and gorgeous on you.

Great video for we ladies with enlarged pores. I have them on my nose mostly and some on my cheeks from years of acne as a teenager. Now my skin is normal to very dry in winter. I did use a dermatologist as a teen. Even they can't prevent enlarging pores and the scaring from cystic acne completely. So pore fillers and bluring primers are a God send!

Thank you. This is very helpful. Love this. You can get those “moles” zapped right off. They are common in darker skin. It has a name of what it is. They can easily be removed. You are gorgeous and love your spirit.

Wow Thank you. Tried all but NYX. Been wearing the Benefit product since it came out. Thanks for NYX info. Can't wait!!!¡¡!!!!¡!! I am so excited. I have 2 whoppers and as I age Lil ones are coming to stay. I hate it.I love love love you for doing this so much !!!!!(From my heart and face)Much thanks and love💋💋💋💋💋💋😘😘😘😘

I received a free tube of Dr Brandt and wow! I was impressed and the coverage and blurring, I have large pores, bumps, divets, etc. Unfortunately ELF putty didn't do anything but that's ok, I am now looking forward to try Tatcha so thank you! I go all in on Cruelty Free so thank you for including some of those!

I’m so glad that I found this video! I’ve got to try either the NYX or Elf primers with my Milk hydro grip primer. Thx for sharing and welcome back! You’ve been missed!!! 🤗👍🏽

You have such a sweet and positive disposition. I’m younger than the advertised age group but I need to hide these pores and icepick scars ASAP! Thank you. I’ve definitely subscribed.

Love when you do the foundation test I forget I have 68 year old skin😆😂 I did use the Nars Foundation and I have to say I like it on my dry sensitive skin I don’t use primers they just don’t do anything for my skin. Thank you for taking the time to try and test cosmetic out it saves us time and the money.👍🏽 so thank you 🙏🏽💕❤️💕♥️

Tonja!!! I literally stumbled onto you channel and this video was everything I had been looking for! I think it was divine intervention that got me to you! I have really oily seborrheic skin which is oily with dry patches. And your video made the most sense to me! You have a new sub, and now I'm going to watch more of your videos. P.S. You are beautiful!

I wish that I could sit in my closet and have room left to do somersaults. 🙂 Great video, thanks.

thank you for this video. I have really large pores from acne scarring and always avoided wearing foundation. I’m definitely going to try some of these.

I just found u! This was so helpful to me! Thank you! Love how u post the price and picture as u go! ❤️ Hope u r doing well! Happy Sunday! You crack me up with that oil slick talk 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼😂 I definitely can relate! Ok sorry asvim finishing up your video...I have to keep coming back to say something! I absolutely appreciate u doing that demonstration! Wow Being real. Not using filters and showing us real skin ! I applaud you! I'm sold!

Thanks so much for your comments helped me find a really nice one for my oily skin 🌻☀️

Buying the NYX as soon as possible. Thank you!

Thank you for all this information! Much appreciated!

Okay, that was a really great video. Really like how you walked us through and put the prices. I'm going to buy the Mary Kay and already have the NYX which I love. Thanks!

Definitely trying elf and nyx. Thank you.

Great video! Thank you for talking about different primers! I’m definitely going to try the Pore Filler before using my Mary Kay primer! ❤

Hi! Im here from Jackie Taylor's channel. I absolutely love the elf putty. It's perfect!

Enjoyed the video as always! I have been using Glow Recipe Toner Watermelon PHA & BHA pore tight toner for about 4 weeks. It really helps for tighten your pours. If you want to give a try. I watermelon smell goes away guick!

I just found your channel. You are My new fav!

Thanks for the great information!

Loved your review! I will be trying a couple of these. Seems like in the past couple of years I've gone from 2-3 moles to my daughter thinking I have freckles lol. Beautiful closet also.

Thank you. I don't wear makeup and I have been trying to find a pore filler that looks natural and I don't have to wear foundation just throw on a pore filler and smoothing primer and maybe a natural illuminator that's it. No foundation no powder. I turned 50 and love my skin just started these pores on my cheek and forehead. Going to try a combination as you stayed on my dry skin

Thank you for this!!! just found this here on KZfaq. I have had so much trouble with large pores and trying to cover them. Thank you for the layering tips. And what items are good for oily skin.

Thanks so much for your suggestions. God bless.

Great video, thanks for sharing 👍🏾. The base of the foundation & primer affects the finish too, ie using a water based foundation w/silicone based primer.

Great video!

Thank you for this video. Really helpful!💖

Hi, thank you for making this video! You're so relatable and your honest opinion helps so much in choosing the right products ❤ I'm a MUA student, and looking for silicone-based primers that go really well with textured skin, fine lines and large pores. Would you recommend using another soothing primer on top of the Pore fessional for this type of skin? Or would only this primer do?

New subscriber....the video is so informative.keep up the good work

Hi Tonja, I really needed this video! So would your favourite to go on top (of the pore filler) be the Smashbox?

You got a new subscriber thank you mama !!!

Would love to see a video on your closet lol

Thank you for this video 🤗

This was so helpful, thank you! :) I am going to try out the NYX Pore Filler.

Hi there! great video! which do you think is the most blurring, Tatcha or Smashbox? i think you preferred the Smashbox

Which one do you suggest I try? I have very oily skin, large pores.. I dont wear foundation to much at all just want to put on primer to control oil and a little face powder

Thank you so much.

I really wish the Elf primer came in a pump

Hi Tonja, Just watched and found and subscribed to your channel while I was searching for something to fill in my giant pores. Since you mentioned both, a lot of people are saying the Elf Poreless Putty is a dupe for the Tatcha. I have the Elf but dont think it is all that, do you think the Tatcha is the same or better at all? Still thinking about the Tatcha, but dont want to just replicate.

Thank you queen!

I just subscribed as well. Thank you from my ❤️

Excellent video

Great video. Thank you

What pore filler do you recommend?

Great video! Thank you.

Thank you, great video 👍😊

NICE CLOSET...I HAVE A HUGE CLOSET BUT NOT AS NICE AS YOURS

Thank You. Bless You😊😊💝💝

Great to know. I am also oily I use to think I was combo however Im oily.lol. Yes that elf is awesome better than some of my higher end primers.

New subscriber! Love you content!

Thank you so real ❤

I have been wearing Benefit for years.Will try NYX.Whats the best non drying blur product? Help!

Hi Tonja.. I'm here from Jackie Taylor's channel. Great info!! I'm learning about foundations so I'm excited to find you!

Hey girl! When you were showing the smashbox primer you had said "this one is a great combination with the other" (or something close to that). Which one would you pair with that smashbox primer?

I love porefess but hate nyx the way it comes out bottle is hard and breaks apart

And smoothing primer?Your honest opinion.

Thanks for sharing. If you're using two primers, which one do you apply first?

I'm new to the channel. I'm looking to see if you have tried Bare Minerals foundations or products.

Can someone tell me if is a good combination to do Fenty Pro Filt’r Mattifyng Primer (for oily skin) and on top the Elf Grip Primer? 2 primers. Are we able to mix primers?

Hi Tonja!!!😘

subscribed

Would you use the pore fillers and smash box photo with Double Wear foundation?

I need to try 1 of these primers. I used the milk hydro grip and it made the elf camo concealer crumble up lol. Have u found any good pores minimizing toners?

Please lose the music~ distracting while your taking. Thank you for a great primer video...off to Sephora!!

I love you and your content, but please get rid of that type of music and maybe, turn it down some. I'm so sorry to say this but, I truly feel it detracts from your presentation.💄

New subscriber and I love your video style. Thanks for all your tips and in depth info.🪷