u/Educational_Lack_496

Hi everyone,

I'm 23M and I've been struggling with very oily skin. My face gets shiny within a few hours, especially around my cheeks and nose. I also have noticeable pores on my cheeks along with some uneven skin texture. I don't get a lot of active acne, but the pores and oiliness really bother me

I've attached a photo for reference.

My questions are:

Do these look like enlarged pores or something else?

What ingredients should I use to reduce oil and improve the appearance of my pores?

Would niacinamide, salicylic acid (BHA), or retinol help?

Can pores actually become smaller, or can they only look less noticeable?

Any affordable skincare routine recommendations?

I am a 23-year-old male and I have been struggling with oily skin and acne for a long time.

My skin gets very oily, especially on my forehead, nose, and cheeks. I also have many small bumps, active pimples, acne marks, and uneven skin texture on my face. The acne seems to keep coming back even when some pimples heal.

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I don't currently follow any proper skincare routine. I usually just wash my face with a normal face wash. I am not sure which products I should use or avoid.