November is National Skincare Month – I didn’t realize there was such a thing! For me, every month is skincare month. But I think it’s a good thing to rethink your skincare routine and also be sure you’re using sunscreen to prevent skin cancer.
So it’s a perfect time to talk about another great product from StriVectin. StriVectin Advanced Retinol Pore Refiner. It is a moisturizer but Its key mission is to shrink enlarged pores. And I have read in their clinical trials that Advanced Retinol Pore Refiner has been shown to shrink the size of pores by 50%. That’s impressive!
Here’s what StriVectin has to say:
“New Advanced Retinol Pore Refiner is a lightweight daily pore-minimizing lotion and anti aging moisturizer with Retinol that delivers both instant and long-term visible pore reduction. 96% of subjects had an immediate improvement in visible pore size after a single application.** Patented NIA-114™ technology nourishes the moisture barrier to provide visible age fighting efficacy as it limits the sensitivity common to Retinol use. The powerfully effective blend purifies and refines both skin tone and texture, while delivering superior age fighting benefits.”
*Based on technician evaluation after 8 weeks of use.
**Based on technician evaluation.
Because I am fortunate not to have enlarged pores, I use the product primarily because of the 1% retinol. I need all the retinol I can get! Plus I love that it’s a moisturizer with built-in retinol. So I apply it either to my entire face to help with wrinkles and sometimes I dab it on my dark spots to try to fade them more. Because skin can burn more readily if using retinol, I tend to use StriVectin Advanced Retinol either at night or during the day along with sunscreen.
The product comes in a sleek silver and burgundy tube with a pump dispenser. It is a lightweight cream that sinks in immediately and leaves an almost imperceptible feeling on skin. It reminds me of a serum. However, the directions say to apply it as a last step. It has a very faint floral scent that goes aways almost immediately. Love this product!
Who is StriVectin Advanced Retinol Pore Refiner for? I’d say anyone with enlarged pores, fine lines, wrinkles or dark spots. It’s a gender neutral product, and could easily be shared with or gifted to a spouse or significant other.
StriVectin Advanced Retinol Pore Refiner contains 1.7 oz. and is priced at $99. It’s made in the U.S. and it’s widely available at Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, Nordstrom etc. and on the StriVectin website.
Ingredients: Aqua (Water, Eau), Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Myristyl Nicotinate, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Mica, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 20, Glycerin, Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Retinol, Retinyl Palmitate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Lecithin, Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Seed Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols, Bisabolol, Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract, Plankton Extract, Salicylic Acid, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Oryzanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan Oleate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/ Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Poloxamer 338, Polysorbate 80, Parfum (Fragrance), Disodium EDTA, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, BHT, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77491/ CI 77492/ CI 77499 (Iron Oxides)
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One for me, one for you!
This giveaway is limited to U.S. residents, age 18+, where permitted by law, open to all US NSDB readers – unless you won the butterLONDON Nail Polish, Bvlgari Fragrance or Maleficent Makeup Bag giveaways, then please sit this one out! The giveaway will run till Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 12:00AM EDT, so the last full day is Monday, November 23.
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Thank you for entering and GOOD LUCK!!
In UK the Retinol is 2.5% available from the counter. 5% Retinol can be obtained from a doctors. I’very been using Retinol 2.5% based serum under a highly nourishing cream as I have a tendency to dehydration. My skin is dry to very dry but I love the effect Retinol has on it, especially in winter as I tend not to use it during summer to avoid sun spots x
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Dorota, a friend pointed out to me that I was wrong: there are products with 2.5% retinol in the US too. Somehow, I haven’t managed to find any, but she assures me they are around. Now I’m on the hunt! I’m glad you brought it up, so now I know!!
I am a fan of StriVectin products and retinol. I have lines and large pores so this one is just what I need to use daily.
This is another great skincare product from StriVectin, Mary. Thank you for entering and good luck 🙂
Who wouldn’t want clean, refined pores!? StriVectin is also a great brand.
true, true! Thanks for entering, Heather, and good luck!
Good Luck to the lucky winner of this product!! I love your review of this retinol product esp mentioning how neutral gender for anyone to use it!! Healthy anti-aging products is for EVERYONE, no shame in this skin care game!
Ursula
Yes, the StriVectin Advanced Retinol Pore Refiner is perfect for anyone who is trying to shrink their pores, fade their dark spots and wrinkles! Thank you, Ursula
I love this product, it works great for my large pores!
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I’m glad to hear that it does what is says it does! I love it for the retinol to help fade my dark spots and wrinkles 🙂
That is one fabulous prize to win!
I love skincare that makes an instant difference!
To help my skin and pores look better
Good reason. Thanks for entering, LaTanya, and good luck!
I would love to win this because it sounds like a great product for older skin.
It’s definitely a great product for older skin, but it also works for younger skin that’s oily with enlarged pres. So versatile! Thank you for entering, Melissa, and good luck!
I am very impressed by this product, and have definitely seen difference in the quality of my skin since I started using it! I love retinol-based products, and this one is quite impressive! Excellent review, Allison!
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Thank you, Helen 🙂 I think it’s a great moisturizer with benefits!
I’ve always had good luck with Strivectin products and would love to try this out to see if it could reduce the pores on my nose.
I’ve been so impressed with everything I’ve tried from StriVectin too, Susan. Thanks for entering and good luck!
Getting older and pores and fine lines developing ,Retinol works wonders for this, I would defininely benefit from this StriVectin product. TY for the chance to win!
I hear ya, Debbie. Retinol is one of my favorite ingredient to turn back the clock. Thank you for entering and good luck!
My pores are large around my nose area and retinol is a great product. I am in my fifties and need help.
The StriVectin Advanced Retinol Pore Refiner is definitely worth trying, Patricia! Thank you for entering and good luck 🙂
You can get Retinol at 2.5% OTC here in the states. In fact, I’ll be discussing a serum in that concentration, soon. 😀 I like this product, I do have some areas of larger pores and it is helping to improve the appearance of my skin.
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Thank you, Erika, for correcting me on that. Don’t know if I knew that and forgot or just never knew it! I’ll edit the post! Eager to see which serum has 2.5. The more the better ?
I just got this but haven’t used it enough to notice a difference. I have enlarged pores, but don’t really need retinol yet, so I guess I’m using it for the opposite reason as you! Really shows it’s a product anyone can use.
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I’ll be curious to see if you feel it reduces the size of your enlarged pores. I’ve been adding it to the mix to help fade my sun damage, the more the better!
Ooh I haven’t tried anything with retinol in yet. Good luck to entrants of the giveaway xxx
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You’re still young, Laura, so you’ve got a while before you need retinol. But for the future, it is a pretty awesome ingredient!
Thanks for The giveaway!! I liked this product but I think I was hoping for a miracle pore product with this one
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I don’t have enlarged pores so I haven’t been able to tell. I’ve been using it as more retinol. For me, the more retinol the better.
This sounds great – I’ve heard such great things about this product and the brand, of course! My pores definitely need some work! 🙂
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It’s so cool that it’s a moisturizer with retinol so you get two in one!
I definitely need some Strivectin in my life!
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Always good to have some StriVectin around!
Love the retinol + moisturizer mix! I’m all for making my skincare regimen as simple as possible.
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I agree! simpler, fewer steps, yay
As I get older, my pores have gotten larger & more visible. I feel like I’m just putting a bandaid on the issue by using pore refining primers – they don’t actually change my pore size, just clog them. I love that this contains retinol & actually works to reduce your pore size…
It’s also pretty awesome that it’s a moisturizer with retinol so if you need a heavier moisturizer you can add this step last or just go with it as your moisturizer. Thanks for entering, Kim, and good luck!
At 51, fair skin and large pores, I’ve come to the conclusion that no one warned me about this stuff happening as we age LOL….so, the older you get, the larger the pores….. :/
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It isn’t fair, is it MaryAnne? I don’t have enlarged pores but I’ve got everything else that’s annoying. But the StriVectin Advanced Retinol Pore Refiner is cool stuff, and it helps address a few other concerns in addition to enlarged pores. Thanks for entering the giveaway, and good luck!
You said you thought it would be good for anyone with enlarged pores, fine lines, wrinkles or dark spots. Sadly, I fit into all of those categories. I would nothing more than to help minimize them. Thank you for yet another awesome giveaway. I have my fingers crossed this time.
This product from StriVectin is pretty cool because it’s a moisturizer with retinol in one, and it addresses a bunch of issues. I always have my fingers crossed for you, Robin!
I’ve heard so many great things about this product and brand. Thanks for the giveaway.
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So far so good!
I’ll put this on my list. I’m using a Paula’s Choice pore refiner Resist BHA 9 and it’s ..meh I haven’t noticed any stellar improvements in my pores.
Monica.
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Monica, enter the giveaway! why not?!
I have this in my “to try” box!
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Hope you get to it!
Great giveaway! Do you need to use a sunscreen with this?
Yes, I should have mentioned that, Elaine. Thank you for the reminder!! I only use it at night, but others may be tempted to use it during the day.
The pore refiner sounds like a dream. I don’t have a pore issue but I can use this for my clients.
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Great idea!
I’m so happy I got a chance to use it. I wrote my review this weekend to be published on Tuesday. I’ve noticed a big difference with the pores on my face though not on my nose. I’m using PC now but I’ll go back to the StriVectin for sure.
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Because it’s not hydrating enough for my dry skin, I use it as a serum or spot treatment. I think it’s a neat product!
I’ve never tried Strivectin or Retinol. I’d be curious to see how well it works. I’ve been getting some huge pores around the nose as I age.
I think it would be worth a try, Rachel. StriVectin is really into R&D and they make some great skincare products. This one is good for a number of skin issues. Thank you for entering and good luck!
I’ve been using and loving this product! I’ve been using this almost like a primer before my makeup, bur you must use a sunscreen with it. I have noticed an incredible difference in my skin and mostly my pores since I started using it. It’s a lovely product!
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I went back and added a reminder to use a sunscreen if using the product during the day. I only use it at night and mostly as a serum or a spot treatment, but I agree with you, it’s lovely!
I love this. I layer it with Vitamin C serum underneath
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A great way to use it. Go for all the goodies!
Great article, I have heard of StriVectin but had not heard about Advanced Retinol Pore Refiner. I am looking for a new moisturizer and I need a product that will help with my pores so this sounds perfect.
Great! Thank you for entering, Annamarie, and good luck!
I’m yet to use retinol, but it sounds intriguing! I just don’t want to start using it too young! I’ll have ti look into it more, but this product sounds great.
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I think you’re right, Kate. When you’re young, I think it makes sense to use skincare products tailored to the needs of young skin. Unless you have enlarged pores and want to use a retinol product as a spot treatment, stick to what works for you.
I always hear good reviews on StriVectin as a brand, good to know this is also a winner 🙂
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Yes, StriVectin is a great R&D oriented skincare brand. They put a lot into their products
This product dried out my face in certain areas when I used it every day, but I have just switched to using it on my nose/ inner cheek area where my pores are larger and It has been better.
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I can’t wear it every day on my dry skin either so I use it in conjunction with another more hydrating moisturizer or like you do as a spot treatment. I think it would be fine for those with oilier skin.
Getting older you see that your skin needs some extra help and retinol one of the best for “time correction”
I agree! Thank you for entering and good luck!
I only hear great things about this! I’m really trying to lean down my skin care routine and find the products that WORK so will have to check it out!
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If you haven’t already, feel free to enter, Miranda. It really is a unique product!
I have enlarged pores on my nose so I’d love to try out this product. It sounds like it could really help.
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It’s certainly worth trying, Lisa. I think it’s a cool product: moisturizer with built-in retinol. Thank you for entering and good luck!
I’ve heard many good things about Strivectin and I’d like to give this a go. I love that it has retinol in it and can also help with the pores.
The StriVectin Advanced Retinol Pore Refiner is such a cool combo product. Thanks for entering, Michelle, and good luck!
I just started using this and so far I’m liking the results!
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I’ll look forward to your review in a few weeks!
Because I really like StriVectin products.
StriVectin rocks skincare. They put so much R&D into the products, I believe in them! Thank you, Colleen, for entering and good luck 🙂
I have been using this, and I *love* it. It’s my fave nighttime moisturizer of the moment. It’s not too heavy for my oily skin.
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I think it’s a perfect moisturizer for oily skin. I’m glad you’re enjoying it, Nidia!
I have large pores, and it would be great if I could get a serum that would work to make them look smaller. I know it’s impossible to actually shrink them, but to make them less noticeable would be a great feat.
I don’t have enlarged pores, Amy, so I can’t tell through experience, but StriVectin claims that it does shrink them. I don’t know the science, but hey, it would be worth a try. Plus it’s a great moisturizer! thanks for entering and also for subscribing to my blog – I appreciate it, big time! Good luck 🙂
I like tube packaging that comes with a pump applicator. The giveaway sounds awesome but too bad that it’s only open for US residents only. But anyways, good luck to those who entered.
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I’m sorry, Sharon. When I first started blogging, I included Canada in my giveaways. I had a number of Canadian winners, but I found that shipping anything with more than a tiny bit of weight cost so much to send to Canada. I can’t afford it!
OMG. Love retinol. I don’t have large pores either though, but this product seems really great for a lot of people. My sister actually has large pores, I should recommend this to her.
You should, Ashlyn! I don’t have enlarged pores, but I have heard from so many other bloggers and other women who’ve tried it, that it does help shrink their pores. I’m using it for the additional retinol, plus it’s a really good lightweight moisturizer 🙂 Thanks so much for commenting!!
This product sounds fabulous. I agree, skincare month is every month for me… Good luck to everyone entering the giveaway xo
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All the StriVectin products are great!
My pores have become really visible for the first time ever since I’ve turned 40. This sounds great.
It’s odd how that happens, isn’t it? The StriVectin Advanced Retinol Pore Refiner is a great product. Thanks for entering, Ann, and good luck 🙂
I’m glad to find out about this StriVectin Product. My pores definitely need some help. This sounds like a very effective product. Thanks for such great giveaways!
The StriVectin Advanced Retinol Pore Refiner is an amazing multitasker, Becky. Thank you for entering and good luck in the giveaway!
I know retinol is one of the ingredients that really does help improve skin, so I’d be quite interested in trying this one. I’ve been really trying to up my skincare game this month, and I didn’t even realize it was National Skincare month!
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I read that it was National Skincare Month somewhere, otherwise I wouldn’t have know either. The StriVectin Advanced Retinol Pore Refiner is quite an amazing multitasking moisturizer. Thank you for entering and for subscribing, and good luck!!
I want to win because I want to start taking care of my skin as I age!
Very smart, Amy! Thank you for entering and good luck 🙂
I’d like to win because I love Strivectin products and have not tried this one yet!
This is quite an amazing multitasking moisturizer! Thank you for entering, Rebecca. Good luck 🙂
I have really gross pores right now. I have been slacking on my regimine and it just looks gross. Having something the Strivectin Retinol Pore Refiner will motivate me to do better because I know great product! Strivectin is the best line.
It’s true, Aaron, StriVectin really rocks! thanks for entering and good luck 🙂
I’d love to win this because I’ve read about this brand FOREVER but have never tried it!
StriVectin is a wonderful, though pricey, brand with very high quality ingredients. They do a ton of R&D. Thanks for entering, Chelsea, and good luck!
I would love to win this pore refiner because I’ve noticed lately around my cheeks and nose area that my pores have actually gotten larger and I’m guessing it’s from not cleansing very deeply and excess sebum production. This would be very beneficial to me because although pores will always be there, I’d give anything if they actually shrunk somehow.
It’s really a fabulous skincare product. I think you’d love it. Thanks for entering and also for all the “likes” on my IG photos – appreciate it! Good luck 🙂
I want to win because I have horrible huge pores from using a blackhead remover when I was younger.
Worth a try, Angela! Thank you for entering and good luck 🙂
I’d love to try this, I have issues with large pores and haven’t tried anything like this before!
It’s definitely worth a try, Alona. Thanks for entering and good luck!
I’d love to win this because I feel like my pores look like giant craters and that everyone notices! So anything that would help them look…better…would be great!
It would definitely be worth trying the StriVectin Pore Refiner, Julie! Thank you for entering and good luck!
I’d love to give this a try because I have some pore issues around my nose and cheeks. Anything’s gotta be able to help!
StriVectin Pore Refiner is a terrific skincare product. Thanks for entering, Leah, and good luck!
I’d love this for help with my pores!!
The StriVectin Pore Refiner is a good one, Megan. Thanks for entering and good luck!
I want my pores to shrink.
Good reason to enter the giveaway, Adriana. Thanks and good luck!
I would love to improve my skin love to try this
It’s a great skincare product, Ken! Thanks for entering and good luck 🙂
As I get older my pores need more attention
Thanks for the chance
The StriVectin Advanced Retinol Pore Refiner must be just the thing. Thanks for entering, Klydra, and good luck!
my skin says that both the product and the brand are wanted. thanks so much for this chance
Haha, Judy! The StriVectin Pore Refiner is a good one. Thanks for entering and good luck!
I love StriVectin products and maybe this could help with my huge pores!
Hmm, I thought you already entered, Andrea, but maybe that was the last giveaway! The StriVectin Pore Refiner is a nice one. At any rate, thanks for entering and good luck 🙂