I received these as a free sample about a month ago, along with a $2 coupon. Which is always appreciated. There is nothing that ticks me off more than a company that sends out samples without a coupon. Hello?? Incentive to buy??

The application method for these is the same as previous Pore Strips, although I've never followed the directions. I normally put the strip under slowly running water for just a second and then slap it on. The less wet they are, the worse the results are. They could have improved the way it fits around the nose. Maybe make a few extra side slits so it doesn't just sit on top of that crease beside a person's nose. Everybody's got gunk in there they want to get cleaned out.

Do they work? Yes. But no better than previous 'models' :-) The results definitely do not justify the jacked up price. Because of this, I won't be buying them unless they are on sale, and definitely NOT without a coupon. There is simply no way that Biore/Kao Brands can come up with a good enough explanation as to why they are seriously ripping people off for these little suckers. If they removed every single blackhead a person might have, sure. But they don't. Which is also the reason why I won't be buying the new ones which are meant for the cheeks and forehead. They're even MORE expensive!

Far too much hype over these. That being said, I do use them from time to time, but I certainly don't and will not be using them every week.

I have found this product to be hit-and-miss. I can't seem to get consistent, good results from it. Perhaps this is user error- so if you're a beauty product wiz, go for it; if not, steer clear. What I usually get from using these is 15 minutes wasted and a sore nose from pulling the thing off. Once in a while, it might grab a black head. More often than not, the reason I used it is still there glaring at me in the mirror after using it.

I wish this was more affordable. I can get the same kind of results from steaming I am sure but I love the visual results.

In my opinion it doesnt work, never sticks to my face tight enough. Even after I have done it, and had friends do it for me. Not effective enough for my skin :(