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Neutrogena Pore Refining Toner, Alpha and Beta Hydroxy Formula

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Neutrogena Pore Refining Toner, Alpha and Beta Hydroxy Formula 8.5 fl oz (250 ml)

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Neutrogena Pore Refining Toner, Alpha and Beta Hydroxy Formula, 8.5 fl oz

4.2

(based on 118 reviews)

87%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Leaves clean feel (63)
Improves skin texture (51)
Balances skin (44)
Gentle (36)
Not greasy (26)

Cons

Dries out skin (9)
Irritates skin (6)
Doesn't work (3)

Best Uses

Daily use (42)
Combination skin (31)
Oily skin (29)
All skin types (21)
Sensitive skin (16)

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- Budget shopper (33), Brand buyer (26)

Most Liked Positive Review

Appropriately named product

I typically don't chose to use a toner in my skin regimen, but when I do feel the need to boost my regimen; this is the toner I chose to use! If your skin...Read complete review

I typically don't chose to use a toner in my skin regimen, but when I do feel the need to boost my regimen; this is the toner I chose to use! If your skin is not used to Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA) or Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA) please note that they are just that – acids, and they will irritate the skin causing an uncomfortable burning and/or stinging sensation, initially leaving your skin looking a bit red, like you've been slapped. That all goes away with use and time.

This product has Glycolic Acid (an AHA fantastic for evening skin tone and texture) and Salicylic Acid (a BHA used in this product to reduce the size of pores). No where have I been able to find out exactly how much of each this product contains though. 5% is good, 10% is best but hard to find, 2% is the OTC norm but generally ineffective for long term purposes. My best guess is that this product contains 1% of each since it has two separate types of acids. Don't expect much more from this product that what the name suggests – Pore Refining .. and I think you'll be pleased with it =)

WARNING:- Although it contains some really good products like AHA, BHA, SODIUM PCA (a natural moisturizing agent found in all living cells), ALOE VERA (a natural anti-irritant and moisturizer) and ALLANTOIN (an anti-irritant that helps to retain moisture, increases smoothness, promotes healing, and is an acne fighter) it also contains some really "iffy" ingredients like WITCH HAZEL (a soothing compound that can be irritating to some), EUCALYPTUS (an anti-inflammatory that kills bacteria but also can be irritating), PEPPERMINT (a known skin irritant with cooling properties that supposedly can help reduce itching - why you would need that in a Toner I don't know!) and the most disturbing of the bunch yet listed dead last before "fragrance" so the product should contain very little of the offending ingredient .. PEG 40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL (a highly disputed "natural" (if you consider castor oil that's been treated with a carcinogenic petroleum based chemical natural) product generally not considered safe for use on injured or damaged skin!)

If you're worried about over drying, irritating, or applying carcinogens to your skin daily you should probably use this product as I do .. only occasionally.

Most Liked Negative Review

Alright at first but...

When I first started using this I loved it. It does a good job of removing leftover traces of makeup after washing my face and it makes you skin feel incredibly smooth and soft. ...Read complete review

When I first started using this I loved it. It does a good job of removing leftover traces of makeup after washing my face and it makes you skin feel incredibly smooth and soft. However after using this for about 3 weeks, my skin is becoming very sensitive to it. It has started to make my skin literally sting after use, especially around my cheek area and forehead. I have not changed anything about my skin routine so this is a really big let down. Will not be repurchasing!

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3/25/2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

The BEST toner

By Sabine

from Phoenix, AZ

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Pros

Balances Skin
Exfoliates
Improves Skin Texture
Leaves Clean Feel
Not Greasy

Cons

none

Best Uses

Combination Skin
Daily Use
Oily Skin

Comments about Neutrogena Pore Refining Toner, Alpha and Beta Hydroxy Formula, 8.5 fl oz:

For years I spent money on department store skincare line and was happy with the toner. Then one day, I was traveling and forgot to pack it. So I went to the drugstore, looking for something with glycolic acid in it. Thankfully, I found this! It outperformed my department store product and cost a third of the price.
Because of the glycolic acid, the toner does an outstanding job of exfoliating and deep cleaning the pores. My skin texture is at its best when I use this toner--just bright, clear, soft skin! Love love love it.

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3/15/2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Really a Great Pore Cleanser!

By Angharad

from Central New York State

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Pros

Balances Skin
Gentle
Improves Skin Texture
Leaves Clean Feel

Cons

Best Uses

All Skin Types
Daily Use
Sensitive Skin

Comments about Neutrogena Pore Refining Toner, Alpha and Beta Hydroxy Formula, 8.5 fl oz:

I love this stuff! It really gets pores clean, you can see it on the cotton pad - no matter what you have previously cleansed with.

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3/12/2010

2.0

Alright at first but...

By GrittyCowgirl

from Ohio

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Pros

Improves Skin Texture
Leaves Clean Feel

Cons

Dries Out Skin
Irritates Skin

Best Uses

Oily Skin

Comments about Neutrogena Pore Refining Toner, Alpha and Beta Hydroxy Formula, 8.5 fl oz:

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2/27/2010

5.0

Great toner

By MJ

from MI

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Pros

Balances Skin
Improves Skin Texture
Leaves Clean Feel
Not Greasy

Cons

Best Uses

All Skin Types

Comments about Neutrogena Pore Refining Toner, Alpha and Beta Hydroxy Formula, 8.5 fl oz:

This toner is one of my favorites.

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2/22/2010

5.0

Will buy again, and again, and again!!

By Gina

from Philadelphia, PA

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Pros

Balances Skin
Improves Skin Texture
Leaves Clean Feel

Cons

Best Uses

All Skin Types
Combination Skin
Daily Use

Comments about Neutrogena Pore Refining Toner, Alpha and Beta Hydroxy Formula, 8.5 fl oz:

I really love this product. Great to use after microdermabrasion.

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2/3/2010

5.0

Just bought two more bottles!

By Reb the Baker

from Glendale, CA

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Pros

Balances Skin
Improves Skin Texture
Leaves Clean Feel
Not Greasy

Cons

hard to find

Best Uses

Combination Skin
Daily Use
Oily Skin

Comments about Neutrogena Pore Refining Toner, Alpha and Beta Hydroxy Formula, 8.5 fl oz:

I have been using this twice a day after washing my face. It is well-priced, but I can't seem to find it locally. It keeps my skin moist, but I have less acne since using this product. I also use the pore refining toner with it.
Gotta love Neutrogena.

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2/2/2010

5.0

great cleaning

By tom

from the villages

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Pros

Improves Skin Texture
Leaves Clean Feel

Cons

Best Uses

Daily Use

Comments about Neutrogena Pore Refining Toner, Alpha and Beta Hydroxy Formula, 8.5 fl oz:

really deep cleans

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1/23/2010

2.0

wondering what the big deal is

By Missb

from New Jersey

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Pros

Gentle
Leaves Clean Feel
Not Greasy

Cons

Ineffective

Best Uses

Oily Skin

Comments about Neutrogena Pore Refining Toner, Alpha and Beta Hydroxy Formula, 8.5 fl oz:

I bought this product becuase it received a lot a good reviews, and it's cheaper than what I normally use, but I'm almost on my 3rd or 4th bottle and I'm still wondering what the big deal is. There has been no noticable changes to my huge pores (and I know there' nothing that can actully shrink them, but I what I'm saying is I haven't seen any change in the appearance of my skin). So, I don't think I'll be buying this again. Back to Clinique or Murad for me.

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1/11/2010

(0 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Not what I expected

By Suzy

from Sacramento, CA

Comments about Neutrogena Pore Refining Toner, Alpha and Beta Hydroxy Formula, 8.5 fl oz:

It was the consistency of water. I had thought it would be a cream that I could use daily under my SPF. I ended up using it at bedtime.

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12/28/2009

3.0

Nothing fantastic

By Donna

from Singapore

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Pros

Leaves Clean Feel
Not Greasy
Smells Great

Cons

Ineffective

Best Uses

Combination Skin
Daily Use
Oily Skin

Comments about Neutrogena Pore Refining Toner, Alpha and Beta Hydroxy Formula, 8.5 fl oz:

I've used 2 full bottles of these already. I do not see any significant changes in my face. And definitely NO changes in the size of my pores.
The fragrance is toooo strong, although it is nice smelling but it just doesn't feel healthy.
Alcohol content must be quite high as it stings a little bit.
Will not come back to this product. Not cheap for something that does nothing it says.

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