I am asking because I am concerned about both my pores and skin texture.

I am writing to ask because I am concerned about both my pores and my skin texture. When I take photos, I can see the pores around my nose, but I am more bothered by the fact that the skin texture on my cheeks is not smooth and looks rough overall.

I usually didn't think my skin was that bad, but when I look at close-up photos, my pores and texture are visible, so my skin doesn't look smooth.

When I apply makeup, it seems to cover things up to some extent at first, but over time, it feels like the makeup settles into my pores and my skin texture becomes more visible. So I am looking into pore care, and I am wondering if I need to manage pores separately, or if I should also focus on skin texture and hydration.

I thought using exfoliating products frequently might help, but it actually made my skin dry and sting, so it was difficult to continue using them. As shown in the attached photo, what is the right skincare approach for someone who is concerned about both enlarged pores and skin texture?