Bioré Original Blackhead Remover Strips

I decided to give the Biore Blackhead Remover Strips a shot after seeing them everywhere. You know, those strips you put on your nose to yank out whiteheads? Well, they do work, but it's not all smooth sailing. First off, I'll say this: when you peel off one of these strips, it's kind of gross but super satisfying to see all the stuff it pulls out. If you're looking at your nose and thinking, "Ugh, whiteheads," these strips are like a quick magic fix. They definitely grab a bunch of gunk out. But here's the thing – after using them, my skin felt really dry. It's like they're a bit too good at their job and take some of the good oils off your skin along with the whiteheads. I had to slap on a bunch of moisturizer afterwards to stop my nose from feeling like the Sahara. And then, I read this article in Vogue where a skin expert was saying that if you use these strips a lot, they could actually make your pores bigger over time. That freaked me out a bit. I mean, the whole point is to make your skin look better, not worse, right? So, I'm kinda on the fence with these. I'm giving them 3 stars because, yes, they do get rid of whiteheads, but the whole drying out your skin and maybe even making pores bigger thing is a bit of a downer. They're okay for now and then, but I'm not planning to use them all the time.