Kiehls' new Rare Earth collection will close your pores

                                                      

This warm weather is the worst for anyone with large pores and oily skin. You can’t powder over them or slap some foundation across the t-zone area. Those gaping pores just sit there collecting more grime and dirt from the L.A. atmosphere. 

Thankfully, Kiehls just launched a line it calls Rare Earth dedicated to shrinking those suckers. I’ve tried the line and have to say: What pores? My skin is matte and smooth without being taut and dry.

The Amazonian white clay absorbs oils and makes pores disappear. I found the cleanser to work double duty as an exfoliator and makeup remover and the mask is a good thing to do once a week, especially while the weather remains really warm and balmy.

-- Melissa Magsaysay