I've been using these for at least 3 years now when they sold them only in Japan. I don't recommend these for everyone, only for those with large pores. Otherwise it won't look like its doing a lot or it will hurt on dry skin types. My nose always itches after I take the strip off. I think it's because of all the oil/dirt plugs it pulls out (sorry! that sounds gross but it really does this!). I've tried the Neutrogena, Ponds, and Clean and Clear ones and those seem just like duct tape. Biore doesn't hurt as bad peeling it off and does just as good of a job. Really clears my pores and make them more noticable.

by iCompact Member on Sep 02nd 2000