Every time I look in the mirror while working, I feel like my pores are getting bigger... It's really depressingㅜㅜ

Today, I came home from overtime and was washing my face. My reflection in the mirror felt so unfamiliar that I just stood there blankly for a while. I've always been exhausted since I started working, but recently, I've realized my skin condition is really bad. Perhaps it's because the indoor air is so dry, but the foundation I put on in the morning tends to crack and peel by the afternoon.

In the past, a sheet of blotting paper was enough, but now my makeup gets stuck and it's hard to even touch up. If you look closely at the area around my nose or the butterfly zone, the pores are particularly enlarged and severe. It's so depressing.

I tried to rest all weekend, hoping a good night's sleep would help, but my already exhausted skin just wouldn't recover. Even if I slathered on expensive essence, it felt like nothing, and the oiliness only made my skin break out, frustrating me. Looking closely in the mirror, I noticed enlarged pores on my cheeks, and worrying about this problem felt like a never-ending task.

I'm a busy office worker who struggles to even schedule a dermatologist appointment. I've been focusing on home care, but nothing seems to change much. Every morning, when I sit down at my vanity, I worry about how much worse my makeup will be. Perhaps it's the loss of elasticity that has led to enlarged, vertical pores, and it's eroding my self-esteem. I used to often hear compliments about my skin being in good shape, so the sense of loss I feel now is even more profound.

What routines do other people use in these situations? Do you have any secrets you can incorporate into your busy schedule, or any face masks or basic skincare routines that have proven truly effective? Please share them with us. How can I regain my skin's smooth texture?