Biore Pore Deep Cleansing Face Strips
Approval Rate: 64%
Reviews 63
by prettyface
Thu Apr 28 2011Ultra nose strips are an outstanding product. The amount of stuff that comes out is amazing- it really does look like a porcupine! There is literally a whitehead on each speck of the strip when I'm done. My nose is completely cleared, soft, and glowing! I use toner afterward to sweep away any residue and seal my pores shut. It looks so cool to go up close to the mirror and visibly see your pores opened up and empty. I absolutely love this product. It makes the face look so fresh, smooth and clean. All the reviewers who claim that the strip hurts is ridiculous. It is nothing!! And come on, people are complaining about the cost, would you rather pay 10 times that amount for a facial? The results you get are so worth it, I hope they never ever stop making it. I don't know how else people can extract the stuff out, it would take forever to get the amount of stuff out like the strip does in 15 minutes. For it to be effective, you should definitely wait until it gets hard like p... Read more
by cynthia2144
Fri Mar 05 2010I use the strips that are labeled deep cleaning, and they work wonders. I have gotten a box or two that haven't worked-as some people mentioned- but I think they must have been exposed to moisture or something. I use them once a week on my nose, and it is incredible at how much stuff comes out of your pores- it is really gross. And by the way- these DO NOT EFFECT YOUR PORE SIZE. Pore size is heriditary! I recommed washing first, and applying lots of warm water on the area you are going to use the strip, and immediately apply strip. They work best for the nose if you have congested pores there. I apply 10% BENZOYL PEROXIDE afterward. It wont keep your pores clear forever, but it is way cheaper than having extractions done professionally!
by imogen
Wed Jun 03 2009I really don't think these work at all. I've tried them and they really only peel off a few blackheads. I think that using an exfoliating product is way more effective. Also, they are time-consuming and weird-smelling. You're also throwing away fabric (or whatever material they're made of) every time you use them so they aren't very "green." Use an exfoliating product instead!
by stephaniealexi_s4
Sun Mar 29 2009I LOVVVEEEEE THESE THINGS! i personally am addicted! i think they are amazing, they leave my skin feeling clean and wonderful. i rarely have pimples but i have horrible blackheads on my nose and these things take almost all of them away. i highly recommend them.
by arabelle
Wed Dec 24 2008the biore pore strips do remove SOME of the black heads but not enough of them to make a real difference. the box advertises that you would see the blackheads decrease with continous use but honestly, i found that it made my blackhead problems worse and now i have more than when i had just left it alone. also, the shape of the strips do not contour to the crevices on your nose and therefore makes it less effective in removing blackheads on certain areas. the strips comes in a box of six and sells for about $5 to almost $6 EVEN at Walmart so it's pretty costly for the poor quality and effectiveness of this strip. i would recommend trying something else... and let me know if you find something that works! definately will NOT buy pore strips EVER again!!!
by christownes
Thu Jun 19 2008I love Biore Strips. I have been using them for years, since they came out. I have tried several other brands, but none works as well as biore strips. They work better on my nose, before I used them My nose was like a strawberry with all the seeds (I know gross thought) but it has been YEARS since I last had that problem. True, my pores have become bigger and I really need to watch that I only use them about once a week to allow the pores to tighten, and allow my skin some time "off". I will also admit that they don't always work the same. Making sure you use warm water to open up your pores first or using right after the shower and allowing it time to dry (at least 15) is best. Not for everyone, try it.
by tonytham
Tue Feb 05 2008Okay, its my first time using biore deep cleansing strips, and i barely bought the stuff, i then wet my nose then slap it on and the next minute i'm on the net reading reviews. There were complaints about how these things dont work, i then pull the strip in about 13 min(because i was scared of going at 15 lol),but i think these things are GREAT. Its like the first strip i've ever trid and it pulls all that nasty gunk out. So i would recommend this to everyone except people with sensitive skin.
by talia52a
Tue Nov 20 2007These are the only cleansing face strips that I use. I have tried other brands and they suck, they don't pull out any blackheads or clogs. I like the nose strips the best, they seem to make the biggest difference on my face. Even my son uses them sometimes! I have tried ones for the chin and forhead and the chin ones didn't work as well but that may be due to the curves of that part of my face not sure.
by kamylienne
Sun Mar 18 2007I think that these things aren't intended for use for moderate to severe dermatological problems. If you've got a lot of blackheads or pimples, you probably want to just go to a dermatologist. These things are more of a maintenance kind of thing. I've used 'em for a couple of months (once every couple of weeks/about a month or so), and though they haven't magically made everything perfect, it does what it's supposed to: You get your face wet, you slap one of these things on your nose and smooth it out, then wait for it to dry. It suggests 10-15 minutes, I go for a little over 15 (seems to work better that way, so that the stuff doesn't just stick to your face when you peel it off). Then, SLOWLY pull it up. It really doesn't hurt all that much (though apparently others are more sensitive than I am. I guess if you have really sensitive skin you shouldn't use these). And, yes, when I pull it off, I look. I don't know a single person who uses these that DOESN'T look. There'll be... Read more
by kattwoman
Thu May 19 2005these things are cool you put them across your nose and then you pull it off but think these things are just a little bit price for the job they do
by dinahfdb
Tue Sep 28 2004I tried the store brand pore strips and it doesn't work as well as Biore.
by jkat288
Tue Sep 21 2004I love these things! I have tried many different over the counter and home-made treatments. This one really works. I couldn't believe all of the crud hiding in my skin.
by gurlygurl128
Tue May 25 2004Everyone has a different opinion about this product. My advice, I think you should try it yourself to see if it works for you. It doesn't cost very much but here's a guideline that I've found to be useful. Keep in mind that this doesn't apply to everyone. People with a greasy nose are less likely to get the full benefits of the Biore strips. Of all the strips though, I've found Biore to be the best. When the skin is drier, it has a likeliness of ripping your skin out instead of your blackheads so make sure that your skin's somewhat moisturized before you use this. In my opinion I think it does a fairly decent job getting rid of blackheads but I wouldn't recommend anyone using this stuff for long-term uses. Using strips on your skin may temporarily lift your blackheads but it does that by pulling on your skin which stretches your pores out more than they should be. And let's face it as effective as this may be at times it isn't worth stretching your skin out. Actually a better method to... Read more
by nikoniko
Tue Mar 30 2004I've been using this product for the last 6 years or so. It can be quite effective is used properly. It is NOT meant to be used on skin with bad acne, open blemishes, and pimples. The pore strips work best on people with oiliness in the t-zone, blackheads, whiteneads that are visibly clogging the pore. Also, use them once in a while (once every two weeks). Using them too often can over aggitate your pores and possibly make them bigger! Your skin also needs some time to heal and pores need time to tighten up after being cleared. Use a light exfoliater after removing the pore strip to slough off the residual treatment and dirt/oil. This product is not designed to make bad skin perfect...it's a product to refine skin.
by babyzilla1
Thu Jul 31 2003I spent my money on something that pulled off a few pieces of facial hair. Don't waist your money.
by justme9962
Wed Jul 30 2003I love biore pore strips. My face has never been cleaner or clearer.
by roostergirl
Wed Jul 30 2003I love this product...I find it works best when I wash my face with plain soap before I get out of the shower & then apply the strips right away to my wet face. This is one of the few products I'd hate to have to live without. Obviously, I have bad skin!
by roberta_rogers
Thu May 22 2003I have found the Biore face strips to be a very good product. I have been buying them for a couple of years now, and they have really made a difference, in my skin as well as my kids.I have found that the pore strips work best, right after a shower, while the skin is still very wet. If you have a problem with the strip removal , all you have to do is dampen the skin slightly, also if the regular pore strip does not give you the results that you are looking for you may want to try the BIORE ULTRA STRIPS, they contain, witch hazel, and menthol, to help remove the deep and hard to get blackheads. Thankyou biore for a great product. [email protected]
by laurab
Sat Feb 08 2003I thought it would be fun to buy these strips to see if I could clear the pores around my nose. I wish I had checked the opinions here before I had wasted my money. When I used these strips I couldn't see any discernable pore material on them at all-just my first layer of skin. Pulling the strip off was very painful. Don't waste your money. You would be better off super gluing duct tape to your nose; its cheaper and it would do the exact same thing.
by parisamel
Sun Feb 17 2002Awesome for getting rid of blackheads on my nose and anywhere else on my face (ie. chin). Leaves skin very soft too!
by castlebee
Sat May 19 2001I think that "irishcherokeespirit" hit the nail on the head here - these are completely useless. My first thought after being suckered into buying a box of these was that the person who invented them had been fooling around with scotch tape and thought heyyyyy...I'll bet if we changed the color, made the adhesive a little stronger and got a cute model to advertise this it could at least sound good. Never mind if it actually works any better than Scotch tape or a warm wash cloth.
by wareagle1125
Tue May 15 2001Pore strips are a gimmick. The only thing they might remove are some of the fine hairs on your face (for a woman). I've never seen ANY result from using these strips. I've tried all of the different strips from Biore and I didn't get any results from any of them. I was very disappointed and angry at the ads and commercials that have great actors trying to sell a product that doesn't deliver. It's a gimmick and easy to sell... it seems like the strips would work, but they never worked on me. I tried the strips more than once -- to give Biore the benefit of the doubt, but time and again, I was disappointed... no results and wasted money... and the remaining blemishes that were never "removed" or even lessened to any degree. I just got temporary red skin from the sticky stuff that adheres the strips to the skin.
by tanab5ef
Mon Nov 27 2000I love Biore Pore Deep Cleansing Face Strips, because it makes my face look clean and younger. Used every day it gets rid of all my blackheads and pimples.
by katerbuggy
Mon Nov 27 2000Ouch!!! I have sensitive skin and these strips burned my face so bad that the first three layers of skin peeled off and left me with a blistered, red, irritated nose and forehead. I couldn't even go to school the nexr day I was so embarrassed.
by ladystarlyt
Tue Nov 21 2000With these strips you have to wet one side lightly and place on the face. Unfortunately, the strips are hard to place and air bubbles and wrinkles always appear. The sticky film that is left is also very pore clogging if not washed off immediately after removing the strip. Also, they are not that effective in removing what they say they do(dirt and blackheads).
by naguayo
Mon Nov 20 2000Those strips work great. I mean, you actually get amazed by all the dirt you have on your face, but OUCH, when you try to pull them off it HURTS!
by abbeyab3
Mon Nov 20 2000It hurts a lot when you take it off and I wouldn't mind that as much if it worked really well. It doesn't get everything. I don't think it even gets MOST of the dirt out. I guess it might have continual use benefit if you used it every few days, but if you don't have time for that it's not really worth it. I would choose a deep cleansing facial mask instead.
by ctheullman
Wed Nov 15 2000The best stuff. Smells nice too. The ritual of the thing is important; it's a symbolic passage, a cleansing full of the early morning.
by mrsparker
Tue Nov 14 2000I like this. It works hella good, but it hurts when I pull it off. They could make them better by making them bigger to cover more space.
by jimmyk
Fri Nov 10 2000I think all the products that claim to rip out blackheads by strips that stick to your face for 10-15 minutes suck and don't work. On the commercials they always say to look on the strip after you rip it off and you'll see all the blackheads they pulled off. I've never seen any, and they are left on my nose. These are a waste of money 'cuz they don't work.
by mgb8286
Fri Nov 10 2000I used to use them and they worked okay. My face didn't really feel clean after using them. If anything, it just made my face break out even more.
by cheri8b0
Wed Nov 08 2000Although the strips DO remove blackheads, it doesn't remove them completely, or close the pores that have been opened. The blackheads will come back.
by abbybb2e
Wed Nov 08 2000I love this product. It works really well. The first time I used it I was amazed at the results.
by assthetician
Wed Nov 08 2000This product will tear off the 1st layer of dead skin cells and NOT remove deep, hardened blackheads. This is similar to waxing your face. PAINFUL! This will not dissolve impurities or extract them like professional products!
by ouchmypancreas
Wed Nov 08 2000These were crap. Totally worthless. They didn't get anything below the surface of the skin. They pulled of the darkened top of the blackhead, but left the rest there which had darkened by the next evening.
by bigbitch
Tue Nov 07 2000Cleans your pores, inexpensive, and doesn't hurt when you peel them off.
by 1kbear83710
Tue Nov 07 2000I love to use them on my boyfriend because his pores are disgusting. Very fun, effective and somehow disgustingly fascinating to view results. Yuck!
by dayu3987
Tue Nov 07 2000It is very good. I know this from experience. They work better than other brands, especially on your pores. It takes it right off, unlike others where they only take a little out.
by stefie913
Wed Nov 01 2000Very expensive and when used not all blemishes in pores come out. At times the Biore Strip does not stay on the face, so part of it is wasted, therefore money is wasted. I usually try to get the Strips for free.
by saphire
Wed Nov 01 2000Good product compared to others. It didn't rip at your skin as other products do.
by c221k470
Wed Nov 01 2000It really takes out your pores and it doesn't hurt when you peel it off. It doesn't dry out your skin when you apply it on your face.
by slanne
Tue Oct 31 2000I bought the Biore Strips when they first came out. What a dissapointment they were. They did bring up blemishes but no more than a piece of scotch tape does. Save your money.
by tiggac6a
Tue Oct 31 2000At first you think it works by taking out dirt and blackheads, but it leaves your face with a bunch of open pores and then you have to use it again.
by dlangford
Mon Oct 30 2000I tried these and they do pull stuff out of your pores. The commercials make it seem like they would work better. It's not that noticeable to anyone but yourself.
by pamnlam
Fri Oct 27 2000I use Biore Face Strips once every two weeks. It works but there are times when it makes my nose break out. It is an okay product to use, but don't use it often.
by marlene
Thu Oct 26 2000It did not work! I felt like I wasted a lot of money.
by blackpastel
Wed Oct 25 2000I did not find that the strips lived up to all the hype. It did not remove some of the black heads and dirt from deep in the pores, but I guess that I expected more. Especially since I do not have problem skin, I expected it to make it look perfect. It failed.
by zalbright
Mon Oct 23 2000They hurt when you take them off your face, though they do clean your pores, but I question if they're more irritating than helpful.
by mrodriguez
Fri Oct 20 2000I like these cause it removes blackheads that build up over time. Works great.
by bobaku
Tue Oct 17 2000I have used these products on many different occasions and they didn't do a thing. They didn't pull out any noticeable amount of blackheads and just ended up irritating my skin. It's expensive too.