Is there a specific effective order for shrinking pores?

I am paying attention to my skincare, but I am still very concerned about my pores. Recently, in particular, noticeable pigmentation has appeared in my pores, making my skin look dull, and it is frustrating that even pore cushions cannot cover it up when I apply makeup. I looked up ways to shrink pores and found that using pore pads to remove dead skin cells and sebum, followed by a pore ampoule or serum, is effective. Is there actually a difference? I want to manage my skin consistently, but I am worried that using multiple products might irritate my skin. I am also wondering if adding a pore mask would speed up skin improvement, or if sticking to the basic routine is sufficient. If anyone has personally tried this method, I would really appreciate it if you could share the results or your recommended routine.