I use Kiehl's and Clarins products. Wash face twice/day with Clarins face wash, use non-alcoholic toner from Kiehl's right after and follow with moisturizer. Use the clay mask from Kiehl's twice/week to suck up the oils that cause blackheads. Exfoliate every few days with Clarins exfoliant. I have the skin of a 20 year old (I'm almost 40). Don't use those nose strips, although they rip out blackheads, they keep the pores large so they come back, use the mask to shrink the pores over time. I'm Asian so I have large pores especially on my nose, following this regimen they've disappeared.