HABA
HABA Pore Smoothing Matte Base, 13g
HABA Pore Smoothing Matte Base, 13g
@cosme rating: 4.3/7.0
A makeup base for specific areas that instantly covers pores and prevents shine and sebum breakdown.
✓ 100% authentic
✓ Ships from Japan in 3-5 days
✓ Duties prepaid for US orders
✓ Tracked delivery via Japan Post
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What it is
Ingredients
Dimethicone, silica, diphenyl dimethicone, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, synthetic fluorphlogopite, acrylates/dimethicone copolymer, dimethyl silylated silica, squalane, tocopherol, Geranium globulus extract, hydrolyzed collagen, DPG, methicone, methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, BG, water, titanium dioxide, iron oxide, aluminum hydroxide
How to use
Take an appropriate amount on the back of your hand. Take a small amount on your fingertips and rub it lightly into the areas where you want to hide pores.
We ship internationally from Japan!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this authentic?
Yes. We only buy from official retailers and directly from the brands here in Japan. Never resellers, never grey market stock.
We are beauty lovers too, so we know the worry, especially with something you are putting on your face. Authenticity is 100% guaranteed by us.
What are your shipping rates?
On orders under US$75, shipping is a flat US$20 to the United States and US$10 to all other countries.
Orders of US$75 or more ship free, applied automatically at checkout. Your exact shipping cost is shown before you pay.
How long does delivery take?
These estimates are for International Airmail (Tracked) and include 3 to 5 business days of processing in Japan.
- United States: 12 to 15 business days
- Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany: 9 to 12 business days
- Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Finland, India, Indonesia, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland: 10 to 13 business days
- China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam: 8 to 10 business days
- Rest of the world: 11 to 18 business days
Actual delivery can be affected by customs clearance, seasonal congestion, or carrier delays in the destination country, all of which are outside our control.
Do you offer express shipping?
Yes. As of 22 July 2026, we offer International Express Mail through Japan Post. The cost is based on order weight and is calculated automatically at checkout.
Will I pay customs or import fees?
US orders: No. As of July 1, 2026, all US orders ship DDP (duties delivered prepaid), meaning we prepay all import duties on our end. Nothing is due at your door.
Orders outside the US: Possibly. Duties and import taxes are set by your local customs authority and are not collected at checkout, so any charges on delivery are your responsibility.
We're working on rolling out prepaid duties for more countries soon.
It really covers my pores and makes my skin smooth! I thought the container was small, but since you don't need much, I think it will last a long time.
I'm glad I bought it because it blurs my pores.
[PS] I always use SNOW's skin-beautifying effect when taking photos of my face. It's not unprocessed. Unprocessed pores wouldn't show... However, all before and after photos and comparisons with other products were taken under the same conditions. Since this is a review about pores, I'll add a note. ────────────I recently found a hit item. I've tried pore-reducing primers from Canmake and Kokuryudo, but I didn't personally notice any noticeable effect on my pores, so I was hesitant to try other products, even if they claimed to reduce pores. I happened to see a video introducing this on YouTube, so I bought it to try. HABA is a company famous for its squalane. I'd always been conscious of squalane, so I was surprised to see they had an item like this. [HABA Pore-Smoothing Matte Base] 13g, 1,760 yen (tax included). This spot makeup primer is small, about the size of a lip balm. It's a tube type with a large opening, so it pours out a lot, so be careful not to squeeze out too much. It has a skin-colored, mousse-like texture, like the typical pore-concealing product. It doesn't actually stain your skin. Well, for the first time, I felt like my pores were less noticeable! I didn't think there was anything out there that actually made pores disappear. Yes, there are... but of course, there are reviews that say it doesn't. But it worked perfectly for my skin. I wonder why it conceals pores? Is it just me? After skincare, I apply this as the first step in my base makeup. Only on the sides of my nose and cheeks where pores are most noticeable. Then I layer on primer, liquid foundation, and finishing powder. Even after a day, I'm still very satisfied with the finish of my base makeup. The key points are: 1) use it as the first step in your base makeup; 2) it's even better if you apply it from bottom to top for pores on your cheeks. Of all the products I've tried, this one has concealed them the best. It's an absolute best product, and I hope this helps.
I found this on Instagram, and was intrigued, so I bought it. I apply this after my skincare routine, then my primer and foundation. I apply a small amount only to areas where I'm concerned about sebum or makeup smudging. I mainly apply it to my nose and T-zone, so it's small, but since you only use a small amount, it's good value for money. I no longer have to worry about my makeup smudging. It spreads easily and is comfortable to wear.
I bought this because an influencer I follow recommended it. My pores are so bad I'm embarrassed to show them, but I feel like this product does a pretty good job of blurring them. It doesn't feel clogged and is lightweight. It didn't smudge even when I layered a makeup primer over it. I was drenched in sweat after sightseeing at the beach in the scorching heat of July, but I didn't need to touch up my makeup. I've used many other products, but they didn't blend well with my severe pores, would get stuck in my pores, or would smudge and smudge when I layered a makeup primer or foundation over them. This product doesn't have those problems, and I'll definitely be repurchasing it when I run out.