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Boscia Pore Purifying Black Strips

What it is:A pack of peel-off strips that absorb dirt and oil to reduce the appearance of pores and blackheads. What it is formulated to do:Each adhesive strip attracts pore-clogging dirt and oil. Its full-contact delivery system instantly applies charcoal powder, an ingredient that draws out impurities and detoxifies the skin. Silica, a natural mineral, controls excess oil while witch hazel extract, a natural astringent, tightens pores. Effective yet gentle, additional botanical ingredients provide a soothing and cooling sensation upon adhesion. Skin is left exceptionally clarified. What it is formulated WITHOUT:- Parabens- Sulfates- Synthetic Fragrances- Synthetic Dyes - Phthalates - Triclosan What else you need to know:For radiantly healthy skin, Boscia's preservative-free approach to skincare takes the best of science and combines it with the gentlest and most effective ingredients in nature. Research results:In a four-week independent clinical study on women between the ages of 18 and 65: - 90% reported their pores appeared less visible - 90% found over time with continued use, their pores were clear of dirt and oil - 90% reported their skin was less oily - 85% reported their skin felt softer and smoother
Average Rating:
3.624 out of 5
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Review 1 for Pore Purifying Black Strips
nicanana
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Ouch! It works!
-05.18.13
My nose was so clean and you can really see all the blackheads and dirt it pulls out... It really works well! However, I might be sensitive but it practically pulled some skin off with it. Left a little scab on my nose from the lost skin. If you don't mind the pain this definitely works.
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Review 2 for Pore Purifying Black Strips
Anonymous
Location:Fremont, NE
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
A little disappointing
-05.09.13
I was so excited I used this within hours of buying it, but I am so disappointed. I used it, my pores vanished, and I was thrilled. A couple hours later I went to look in the mirror and revel in my porelessness...and there they were. Revenge of the pores.
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Review 3 for Pore Purifying Black Strips
diak1028
Location:washingtin, dc
Age:25-34
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
it works
-05.06.13
I have only used one strip but it definitely cleans out pores. Be prepared to pull a little to get it off, but I felt so clean afterwards. Will continue to use!
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 4 for Pore Purifying Black Strips
Anonymous
Location:Pequannock, nj
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
very sticky
-04.30.13
the first time i used the strip, it worked well; a week later, i used another strip, it didn't yank out much of anything. This brand is more sticky compare to a popular drug store brand, i thought a layer of my skin came off every time i used the strips! If you don't mind to pay double the price, try a box, otherwise, stick with drug store brand.
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Review 5 for Pore Purifying Black Strips
bascouette
Location:Québec, Canada
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Not good!
-04.16.13
Everytime I try one, I wake up with a pimple on my nose which I don't usually get. Also, they don't seems to remove my blackheads, and they are very harsh on my skin...
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1out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 6 for Pore Purifying Black Strips
Natasza
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
does what it says
-04.16.13
I received a few samples of these and they really do remove all my blackheads right away but they also remove parts of my skin (the stickiness on these strips are stronger than duck tape, but at least my blackheads are gone, right?) the only thing is, b/c it removes all the blackheads out, I'm left w/all these tiny/big holes on my nose (and pieces of my nose raw) that they fill back up right away w/dirt again; so it's almost like I have to keep buying these strips over and over again once I start using them.
+4points
4out of 4found this review helpful.
Review 7 for Pore Purifying Black Strips
Lana84
Location:Cleveland, OH
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Great product!
-04.09.13
Easy on your skin and leaves little residue but works great!
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Review 8 for Pore Purifying Black Strips
gypsyg
Location:Kansas City
Age:45-54
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Okay
-04.07.13
After reading reviews I thought I would give these a try. I feel the drug-store brand is more effective.
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 9 for Pore Purifying Black Strips
laurajia
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
effective, does what it says
-04.07.13
i think it really does what it says. It's like it magically clears out all the blackhead on my nose at once. Really love this product.
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Review 10 for Pore Purifying Black Strips
VintageSlang
Location:Oshawa
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Effective!
-04.06.13
Quick Take: effective, expensive
I wanted to try out some pore strips to help get the gunk out of my pores. I have a few actual blackheads but mostly just oily clogged pores. The first time I used the strips I just used it on my nose, it got a bit out but not as much as I had hoped but I think it was because I did not keep my nose wet enough for it to adhere properly. I tried it again a few days later on my forehead, nose and chin and I made sure my face was really wet this time. They worked really well! They didn't get absolutely everything out but they did a lot out of my pores. They also make your skin feel really soft and smooth afterwards. I do think they are quite expensive though for the number of strips you get.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 11 for Pore Purifying Black Strips
googie18
Location:S.I. NY
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Not worth it
-04.06.13
these strips are pricey and do not work as well as drugstore brand....do not waste your money.
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 12 for Pore Purifying Black Strips
twitty
Location:Atlanta, GA
Age:18-24
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
It's okay
-04.05.13
Very adhesive; better than Biore pore strips
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 13 for Pore Purifying Black Strips
rosieroseg
Location:San Francisco, CA
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
THUMBS DOWN
-04.04.13
Quick Take: harsh, ineffective
These strips were ineffective and really harsh on my skin. When I carefully pulled the strip off, abrasions were left behind on my nose (as were my blackheads). Tiny cuts at the tip of my nose that bled, hurt, scabbed over and now, weeks later, are still slightly pink. So I was really unhappy with my experience and returned the rest of the strips that came in the box. Also unhappy that I've tried posting this review before and it was taken down, even though I'm within the guidelines and others should be aware of my experience if they're contemplating this product...
+5points
5out of 5found this review helpful.
Review 14 for Pore Purifying Black Strips
Hillerious
Location:Ogden, Utah
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
As advertised
-04.02.13
These are different from the drugstore brand in texture and color, but I haven't really noticed a difference in effectiveness. These strips are a bit softer before application, though, which has the potential to improve how well it's applied, but I've only found it harder to apply personally- it seems to slip and stretch so that it's never *quite* in the right place.
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Review 15 for Pore Purifying Black Strips
JMGE
Location:Lemon Grove, CA
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Once you try these...
-04.02.13
Once you try these you will never by "drug store brand" again. These rock!
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 16 for Pore Purifying Black Strips
liv3384
Location:Houston, TX
Age:25-34
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Blackheads galore!
-03.30.13
I really do like these strips and I feel like they do a great job of getting all the gunk out of my pores. Are they better than your average drugstore brand? Not really sure, but the black strip makes it really easy to see how good of a job they do.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 17 for Pore Purifying Black Strips
trouble6225
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Worth It
-03.29.13
These strips mean business! They broke up a clogged pore that I had for several weeks after just one use! I would definitely recommend these to friends and family. I also plan on looking into Boscia's "Little Black Book."
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Review 18 for Pore Purifying Black Strips
gracebowman
Location:Ventura, CA
Age:18-24
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
No use, again
-03.29.13
Thought I had finally found an answer to my giant pored nose! But I was wrong again, did nothing but tear those little hairs off.
+1point
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Review 19 for Pore Purifying Black Strips
Daisy01
Location:NYC, NY
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Do not be fooled! It's not worth it!
-03.28.13
I got the strips hoping to fight my blackheads. I knew that i would not get drastic results from using just one strip, but, the truth is, you never will. It doesn't attract pore-clogging dirt and after using it for almost a month my nose looks the same as it looked before. Very disappointed with this product!
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Review 20 for Pore Purifying Black Strips
hartandsoul
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Gentle
-03.27.13
So I've used the OTC pore strips before and they always make me breakout. These are a good alternative because they don't.
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