My bathroom shelf is a graveyard of celebrity skincare. So I was skeptical.
But this one? The bottle is a perfect, heavy rectangle. Feels expensive before you even use it.
It’s a toner and serum in one. $34. The claim? Refines pores and reduces shine without stripping.
Oil Control
Mattifies for a solid 6-7 hours on my combo skin.
Pore Blur
Doesn’t shrink them, but makes them look less obvious — like a soft-focus filter.
No Alcohol
Big deal. Most pore-targeting toners feel like astringent.
It’s a niacinamide bomb — 10%. The gold standard for barrier repair and oil regulation. Plus witch hazel and green tea, but the gentler versions.
- Niacinamide (10%): Calms inflammation, regulates oil
- Witch Hazel Water: Lightweight astringent, not the drying kind
- Green Tea Extract: Antioxidant to fight daily grime
- Cactus Flower: A hydration counterpoint — smart.
Texture is slick water — not sticky at all. Absorbs in under 10 seconds. Smells like fresh-peeled cactus, not a perfume counter.
After two weeks, my midday blotting paper habit was cut in half. Unexpected? It played nice with my retinol — no irritation.
Shine was controlled. Pores looked smoother. But if you want deep cystic acne gone, this isn’t your fighter.
More than hype. It’s a legit, well-formulated multitasker that simplifies a routine. Rihanna didn’t play around.