My bathroom shelf is a graveyard of viral toners. All hype, no results.
This one? The bottle feels heavy. Expensive heavy. Like it might actually work.
It’s a $32 toner-serum hybrid from Fenty Skin. The claim? Refines pores and reduces shine. I needed proof.
Midnight Blue Color
Not just clear liquid — looks like a potion.
No Cotton Pads Needed
You pat it straight onto your face. Less waste.
That Scent
Fresh, not floral. A little… spa-like. Strong for a toner.
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It’s a niacinamide bomb — 2% to be exact. That’s the gold standard for calming redness and oil. Plus witch hazel and green tea.
- Niacinamide (2%): The real pore-refining workhorse
- Witch Hazel: A classic astringent — can be drying
- Green Tea Extract: Antioxidant to soothe
- Kakadu Plum: Vitamin C for brightness
Slippery texture. Not sticky at all. Absorbs in maybe 15 seconds — leaves a cool, tight film.
By week two, my t-zone was noticeably less oily by noon. The surprise? My cheeks felt that tightness a little too much. It’s not for dry spots.
Pores look smoother. Not invisible, but blurred. Shine is controlled. My dry patches? They protested. This is not a one-size-fits-all situation.
It delivers on its main promise — if you’re its target audience. Rihanna didn’t just slap her name on it.