{"product_id":"pore-minimizer-serum","title":"EL TESSA Pore Minimizer Serum","description":"\u003cp\u003eStand close to any mirror in harsh light and pores are the first thing the eye finds — usually across the nose and cheeks, usually looking larger by the end of a hot day. The EL TESSA Pore Minimizer Serum exists for exactly that view.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt works on the two things that actually make pores look big: the oil that stretches them open through the day, and the congestion that shadows them. Balance the oil, clear the congestion, and pores visibly recede into a smooth, velvet-matte surface — the kind of finish that makes foundation optional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA promise we won't make\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePore \u003cem\u003esize\u003c\/em\u003e is written in your genes, and no product on earth changes that permanently — whatever the ads say. What genuinely changes is how visible pores are. Clear, oil-balanced pores look dramatically smaller. That difference is real, and it's what this serum delivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it suits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOily and combination skin with a shiny T-zone and visible pores. Anyone whose makeup goes patchy over textured skin by afternoon. Gentle enough for daily use, morning and night.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply to clean skin with particular attention to the nose, forehead and chin. Follow with moisturizer — and sunscreen in daylight, since sun damage is itself a major cause of coarse texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe honest timeline\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA softer matte finish and less midday shine within two weeks. Pores looking visibly less prominent by week four to six. Refined, even texture by week eight to twelve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatch-test for 24 hours before first use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduce one new active at a time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull ingredient list is printed on the carton and is being added to this page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA cosmetic product for external use, not a medicine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e30ml. Free delivery anywhere in Pakistan, cash on delivery nationwide, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/return-refund-policy\"\u003e7-day returns\u003c\/a\u003e on unopened items.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this serum actually shrink pores?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003ePore size is written in your genes, and nothing in a bottle rewrites that — whatever the ads say. What genuinely changes is how visible they are. This works on the two things that make pores look big: the oil that stretches them open through the day, and the congestion that shadows them. Clear, oil-balanced pores look dramatically smaller, and that difference is real.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs it right for oily and combination skin?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly who it's built for — a shiny T-zone, visible pores across the nose and cheeks, skin that looks oilier by the end of a hot day. If your skin is dry and pores aren't your concern, this isn't the product to start with; something hydrating will serve you better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen will I see a difference?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe honest timeline: a softer matte finish and less midday shine within two weeks, pores looking visibly less prominent by week four to six, and refined, even texture by week eight to twelve. The early wins arrive quickly here, but the texture change is the one worth waiting for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill it stop my makeup going patchy by afternoon?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat's one of the main reasons people reach for it. Makeup goes patchy where the surface is textured and the oil is rising through it, so as the finish turns smoother and more matte, base tends to sit better and stay put longer. Give it the two-week mark before judging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use it with salicylic acid, retinol or other actives?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur one rule: introduce one new active at a time, so if your skin reacts you know what caused it. If acids or retinol are already a settled part of your routine, add this on top gradually and watch how your skin responds. If they're new too, start them separately rather than all at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs it gentle enough to use every day?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — it's gentle enough for daily use, morning and night. Still, patch-test for 24 hours before first use, as with anything new. It's a cosmetic product for external use, not a medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I still need moisturizer and sunscreen with it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth, yes. Follow it with moisturizer — oily skin still needs hydration, and skipping it usually makes oil worse, not better. And sunscreen in daylight, because sun damage is itself a major cause of the coarse texture you're trying to fix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow long does one 30ml bottle last?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's a 30ml bottle, used on clean skin with particular attention to the nose, forehead and chin rather than slathered over the whole face. Used morning and night it moves faster than once-daily use, so plan accordingly — but a bottle comfortably covers the first weeks where shine and finish start to change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this the original product or a copy?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's the genuine EL TESSA product, sold directly by us, and every bottle arrives sealed and batch-fresh. We don't deal in loose or repacked stock. If a seal looks tampered with when your parcel arrives, don't use it — contact us and we'll sort it out under our 7-day return policy on unopened items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow long does delivery take, and can I pay cash on delivery?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelivery is free anywhere in Pakistan and typically takes 2 to 4 working days depending on your city. 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