Charcoal is the hottest new ingredient in skincare products and with Bioré’s Charcoal Pore Minimizer ($9.99, amazon.com), it’s easy to see why: It has incredible purifying properties. This skincare-saver also uses polishing micro-crystals to help draw out pore-clogging dirt and oil. After just one time using it, my pores appeared noticeably smaller when I examined them up-close using a magnifying mirror, earning a spot in my weekly beauty regimen.

If you’re prone to blackheads like I am, then I also recommend using Bioré’s Deep-Cleansing Charcoal Pore Strips once a week ($6.99, amazon.com). This fresh new take on the strips we loved using during our adolescent years is just as relevant now.

— Stefania Sainato