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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
 
4.3

(based on 122 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

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    (69)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (33)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (8)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (7)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (5)

88%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Leaves clean feel (65)
  • Improves skin texture (54)
  • Balances skin (45)
  • Gentle (38)
  • Not greasy (27)

Cons

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

Best Uses

  • Daily use (43)
  • Combination skin (32)
  • Oily skin (29)
  • All skin types (23)
  • Sensitive skin (16)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Budget shopper (36), Brand buyer (27)

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.

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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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5.0

I've been using this ...

By Veruca

from Boston, MA

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

I've been using this toner for years and always thought it had some good effect on my skin. However, I was recently reminded of just how GREAT the effect was when I stopped using it for about six months. I got lazy and stopped using the toner in my daily routine. Then one day I realized just how big my pores looked, and I started using it again. Within a week or two, I could see such a dramatic change that I'll never stop using this toner again! Yes, we all know that nothing actually reduces the size of your pores, but when they're full of "stuff" they can look a lot bigger. This toner definitely gets the "stuff" out and makes my skin look so much smoother! It's never stung when I put it on my face, and it doesn't seem to be drying either. If Neutrogena ever stops making this product, I'll be heartbroken.

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5.0

This is a wonderful ...

By Melissa

from Cerritos, CA

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

This is a wonderful toner! Used by itself with very mild face cleansers it will not dry out your skin or irritate it. I have extremely sensitive skin, this does burn a bit when applying but it doesn't last. My pores are DEFINITELY smaller and my skin is more even due to this product. Now, I made the mistake of getting so skip happy and decided to start using this product twice a day with my ZapZyt system. STUPID! Don't do that, I should have known better, I'm still trying to repair my skin after that horrid mistake. I have combination skin; it's super dry but only gets oily to compensate for the dryness. Well, I can't produce oil to save my life or my skin! I am dousing my face in moisturizers; I need to purchase pure glycerin as thats the ONLY moisturizer that seems to take care of this. But other than my silly experience, this is a great product!

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5.0

I had stopped using toner ...

By Shannon

from Virginia

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

I had stopped using toner in the past because I got used to it drying out my skin, but this hasn't dried my skin out and I'm almost finished with the whole bottle. It cleans really well and my skin has been noticeably clearer since I started using it... and I give noticeable results a 5 star rating. The only thing I would add is that I use this toner along with the Clear Pore mask/cleanser and Oil-Free Acne wash scrub, and the whole Neutrogena routine works REALLY well for me.

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4.0

A reason to love this ...

By checked

from Undisclosed

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

A reason to love this product: Before hosting a party at my house, I decided to give myself a little mini facial. I opened my pores with a warm, damp washcloth, removed impurities with a gentle gel cleanser, and exfoliated with Aveeno Skin Brightening Daily Scrub using a The Body Shop facial brush. Then I mixed a banana with some honey to use as a mask, and toned using this product. I finished by moisturizing with Neutrogena Oil-Free Anti-Acne Moisturizer and tapping my face lightly with my fingers to energize my facial nerves. All my girlfriends commented on how all my redness was gone, my pores were TEENSY, and my skin was glowing beyond what seemed physically possible! This is a great weekly routine for my troublesome combination skin. P.S. DO NOT substitute the banana-honey mask for an oatmeal-yoghurt one. I tried this once, and although my face was moisturized and even-toned, my pores were HUGE!!! 2 months later, and I'm STILL trying to shrink them!!! Stick with banana and honey.

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5.0

I'm afraid that by ...

By Stephanie

from Yonkers, NY

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

I'm afraid that by writing this review, that I'll jinx the amazing luck I've had with this terrific toner, but I must say how great it is! I'd owned my first bottle for years and for some reason had stopped using it. I have oily skin and experience frequent breakouts on my cheeks and chin that take FOREVER to clear. When I ran out of the toner I had been using, I found my old bottle of Neutrogena Pore Refining Toner and began using it again, not expecting anything miraculous to happen. But (knock on wood) I have only experienced ONE blemish in this past month (I usually have lots more, and I can feel a lot of them trying to come to the surface) since using up this bottle of toner. I really think the glycolic acid in the product has helped a whole lot, but whatever the secret is, this toner has worked very, very well for me. I would highly recommend it. I bought my second bottle today!

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5.0

I live in the US, but am ...

By Anonymous

from Undisclosed

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

I live in the US, but am in Hong Kong without my Clear Pore Astringent. It seems it is not available here, so I bought this instead. I may have found a new favourite, as I need something that mildly exfoliates, keeping pores open to prevent chin breakouts. For the record, nothing actually reduces pore size. The only way to minimize pore appearance is by exfoliating daily and keeping them free of excess sebum and oil, which this product does quite well.

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5.0

I used this toner with ...

By Janet

from Woodside, NY

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

I used this toner with the pore refining face wash. it smell great and it's refreshing and it doesn't burn. My pores looked smaller after using it a couple of times. I think it's a great product.

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5.0

This works great to ...

By Kris Graham

from Shorview, MN

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

This works great to smooth skin and heal blemishes. I use it every day. works as well as more expensive products

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5.0

Great toner for a great ...

By LA chic style

from LA, CA

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

Great toner for a great price. Doesn't make pres smaller, but it does leave my skin feeling clean and refreshed and hekps with breakouts.

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5.0

This WORKS! I never ...

By B

from Undisclosed

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

This WORKS! I never really believed anything would make my crater-size pores smaller, but I saw an improvement after only one day of use, and it becomes more evident with continued usage. I've had to move far closer in to my mirror to actually find the previously crater-sized pores I bought this product to treat, and I couldn't be happier.

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