Pore clearing strips aren’t a novelty, but scented strips definitely are. One of my latest obsessions is Biore Apple Honey Strips, that were released as a Limited Edition scent for Asian market earlier this year. I bet you’re asking yourself, why should you care about scented nose strips, and my answer would be: it’s more fun! I figured that since they cost just as much as the regular strips, there was no reason not to try them. I purchased mine from YesStyle where they offer free shipping to the US for all orders over $25 [an easily reachable threshold for a beauty enthusiast], in addition to a few other goodies.
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| Each strip is individually packaged, which makes them sanitary and great for travel. |
Since Asian skin is normally pretty thick, the strips manufactured for Asian markets have more horsepower. They’re thicker and stickier, so the amount of gunk they can take out of your pores in one go is pretty substantial. It might be a bad idea for people with very dry and sensitive skin to use them, but for my combination skin nothing worked better.
In fact, I took a picture just to show you how much stuff came off my nose after one application. It looks like a lot, doesn’t it? I had no idea my pores were that dirty because I didn’t seem to have any blackheads or clogged pores, at least visually. The formula of Biore Apple Honey Strips just kind of sank deep into the pores, adhered to the solidified oil within, and took everything out with ease. This is great news for anyone struggling with blackheads, because this stuff actually works!
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| Sorry for gross images, but this is the best way to show you just how effective these strips are. |
Now in case you’ve never used nose strips before here’s how I do it.
- First I make sure the nose area is soaking wet with water.
- Then I unwrap the nose patch, take the clear plastic off, and apply it to my nose, making sure it covers the tip and the sides well.
- Then I take a clean dry towel and press it against my nose to help the strip adhere better, making sure all air bubbles are smoothed out.
- Wait until the patch is dry and stiff [10 minutes or so], then slowly peel it off starting from either side of the nose.
- Sometimes there’s white residue left, so I just wash my face with a cleanser, and apply my daily skincare.
As far as the fragrance goes, I think it’s just super fun to smell sweet apples while wearing a nose patch. The smell is like sweet green apples with a hint of honey, definitely more apples than honey. Right now these strips are my beauty staples, and I can’t imagine my routine without them.
PRICE & AVAILABILITY
$6.90 USD for 10 sheets. Available at YesStyle (now sold in Citrus scent)
Been awhile since I’ve used pore strips…that is so satisfying seeing that stuff it pulls out!! 😀
I know what you mean, seeing all that gunk finally come out is sooo satisfying! 🙂
I’ve used the regular Biore strips and love them!
Oh wow, that is so effective!! Sounds like something I may need to use!!
It’s been forever since I used pore strips but these sound like might actually work for me!
They sound terrific, and I like the green apples with honey scent
That is so cool and grody at the same time! I want to try these!
Woah, might have to try these! The ones I have bought so far did nothing.
I have to echo what Nidia just said – lol. Amazing results!
I’m such a weirdo because I love looking at the gunk removed from pore strips. I haven’t used one in years but you’ve totally convinced me to try ’em again!
Omg I am with Brittany, I love seeing what comes off on a pore strip. I already love the Biore Deep Cleansing Strips but these look like they work 1000x better!!
I gotta remember to use these more but I always seem to have a breakout around my nose which means I can’t until later 🙁
I haven’t used pore strips in forever – these sounds neat!
I love using pore strips. Practically instant results! And why can’t we have cute packing like that in the US???
I love pore strips, it is so satisfying to see them work!
Holy crap, those are some amazing results!
Pore strips are too harsh for me in my old age.
I am loving the sound of these. Apple and Honey pore strips. WHAT!!!! I seriously need them NOW!!! Great post! You always have some of the best skincare ever!!
I think I would enjoy the scent!
Asian pore strip products are the best! Biore is HUGE in Singapore.
i use Biore strips all the time. I want your asian market hook up!
I have been thinking about trying them but never have. They do seem pretty effective!
I use a nose strip from The Face Shop. I want to try this and based from your whiteheads :-)) I am convinced!
I’m a huge fan of these strips.
I haven’t used pore strips in forever… but the packaging on these is so cute.
I think I might need to try some pore strips again…And BTW. I’m grossed out by your used pore strip, but somehow I’m not grossed out by my own. I’m strange.
Okay, so maybe I’m gross, but I LOVE to see how the blackheads get ripped out.
I’m really glad I looked at this AFTER dinner.