Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner, 6.4 oz — Niacinamide for Oily & Combination Skin, Fragrance-Free Hydration

Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Face Toner is a fragrance-free, niacinamide-enriched toner that visibly refines large pores, controls excess oil, and rehydrates skin after cleansing.

This lightweight toner is formulated for oily, combination, and blemish-prone complexions that need pore refinement without stripping. It blends niacinamide, antioxidants, and hydrating ingredients to help balance oil production, calm redness, and smooth skin texture. Use it morning and night after cleansing to remove residual impurities and prime skin for serums and moisturizers.

How does this toner reduce the look of enlarged pores?

The formula targets pore appearance by tightening and smoothing skin texture while supporting the skin barrier. Niacinamide helps refine surface irregularities and antioxidants protect against environmental stressors that can worsen pore visibility.

• Contains niacinamide to improve skin surface and diminish pore prominence
• Antioxidants protect against external damage that can exaggerate pores
• Hydrating agents prevent over-drying, which can make pores look larger

Will it help control oil and shine without drying my skin?

Yes — the toner is designed to balance oily and combination skin rather than strip it. Lightweight hydrators and ceramide-supporting ingredients replenish moisture so the skin doesn’t overproduce oil to compensate.

• Formulated for oily and combination skin types seeking less shine
• Hydrating components maintain moisture while regulating sebum appearance
• Fragrance-free formulation reduces risk of irritation that can trigger oiliness

How should I incorporate this toner into my daily routine?

Apply the toner after cleansing, both morning and night, to remove any remaining traces of makeup and impurities. Follow with targeted treatments (vitamin C, retinol, or serums) and finish with a moisturizer and SPF during the day.

• Use after cleansing on a cotton pad or by patting into skin with hands
• Layer under serums and moisturizers for better absorption and balance
• Safe for daily use; gentle enough for twice-daily application

Is this product suitable for sensitive or blemish-prone skin?

The fragrance-free formula reduces irritation risk and includes calming ingredients that help soothe redness. While effective for blemish-prone skin, combine with your blemish treatment routine as needed and patch-test if you have highly reactive skin.

• Fragrance-free to limit potential irritants
• Supports calming of redness and improved texture without harsh drying
• Compatible with many acne-targeted products when used as a balancing step

Who this is for: Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Face Toner suits anyone with oily, combination, or enlarged-pore concerns who wants a no-frills, science-backed toner. It's ideal if you want to reduce visible pore size, manage shine, and keep skin hydrated without added fragrance. Not intended as a prescription treatment; consult a dermatologist for severe or reactive skin conditions.

Ingredients

Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Polysorbate 20, Adenosine, Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile) Flower Extract, Arctium Lappa (Burdock) Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Sodium PCA, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Oleth-10, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Trisodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol