Pore Release is the ideal prep treatment for MPN since it is able to penetrate and dissolve the oil which would in turn help Mighty Patch Nose absorb more gunk. Mighty Patch Nose naturally absorbs oil and doesn’t affect the skin’s composition. It can help to absorb some blackheads but it will likely take several patches. The salicylic acid in Pore Release is oil-soluble, it has the ability to get through the surface layers and work on dissolving blackheads/oil.