nice product [SEP] i followed the directions but before i applied the product i put a very warm washcloth on my nose and cheeks for minutes to open the pores i put a thick application on my nose and cheeks i waited min and peeled it off it peeled off gently unlike pore strips do i have sensitive skin no redness at all the mask did help tighten clear most of my pores and left my face very smooth i will try it again in a few days and see if helps even more