Pore Reducing Toner
Paulas Choice · 2: treat

Pore Reducing Toner

A fragrance-free niacinamide toner with antioxidants and ceramides that visibly refines pores, balances oil and calms redness for combination to oily skin.

oily
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How to use

After cleansing, apply 2 to 3 splashes to a cotton pad and swipe over face and neck. Do not rinse, and follow with the rest of your routine.

Pros
  • 1% niacinamide with ceramides and sodium hyaluronate
  • Aimed at oily skin and the look of pores
  • Swipe-on toner that adds light hydration
Cons
  • Pore size cannot be permanently changed by a toner
  • Needs cotton pads to apply, per the brand
  • Few actives for texture or acne

Pros, cons and how-to-use notes are Derminology's own opinion and suggestions, based on ingredients we've matched to published clinical evidence and on the brand's directions. They are general information, not medical advice. Always follow the label, patch test new products, and ask a doctor or dermatologist if you have a skin condition, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or use prescription treatments.

Active Ingredients

The ingredients we've matched to real clinical evidence and used to score this product's efficacy below — not the full ingredient label.

Claims

? Non-comedogenic (unknown)
✓ Dermatologist tested
? Safe for sensitive skin (unknown)
? Hypoallergenic (unknown)
? Fragrance free (unknown)
? Paraben free (unknown)
? Oil free (unknown)

Efficacy readout

Blemishes
0.9/5
Aging
2.2/5
Irritation
3.2/5

Eczema and Rosacea scoring: Coming soon — most clinically-proven treatments for these are prescription-only and fall outside a consumer product database. Not shown on the chart above.

Colored = scored    Grey = not applicable to this product

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