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b-pure Glow Up Toner for acne-prone skin

High

  • SuperiorCombination Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

A great choice for acne-prone skin; a few toners fit it even better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

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Lovi Assistant explains

  • Offers excellent hydration for your combination skin due to glycerin and sodium hyaluronate, which provide effective moisturizing and seboregulating actions, complemented by niacinamide to balance oil production.
  • Niacinamide and ascorbic acid offer moderate effectiveness for your acne, blemishes, and breakouts, while watermelon and chamomile extracts provide soothing benefits.
  • The formula is safe for your combination skin, as it lacks harsh ingredients and includes soothing components like watermelon and chamomile extracts, minimizing irritation risk.

How to apply

  • Use your hydrating toner in your AM and PM routine. Start 3x a week and work up to daily use if your skin likes it.
  • Apply your hydrating toner after cleansing and before your moisturizer or SPF.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the hydrating toner into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
  • Apply the hydrating toner on slightly damp skin to help it absorb better.
  • Always do a patch test before your first use and avoid the eye area .

People Say

★4.4Overall rating based on 100+ reviews

Based on limited data from 50+ reviews, users with dry and combination skin frequently praise this toner for its ability to deliver a "glass skin" glow and significant hydration at an unbeatable price point. Many consider it a close dupe for high-end alternatives. Some users with sensitive skin or fragrance aversion find the scent too strong and the finish slightly tacky.

Highlights

  • Incredible value Mostly Mentioned
    • “Beats high-end brands”
    • “Unbeatable price point”
  • High-end packaging Often Mentioned
    • “Love the glass bottle”
    • “Feels luxe and heavy”
    • “Packaging is 10/10”
  • Hydrating & glowy Often Mentioned
    • “Instant glass skin”
    • “Leaves face super dewy”
    • “Very hydrating for dry skin”
  • Effective dupe Sometimes Noted
    • “Total Glow Recipe dupe”
    • “Works just like the expensive version”
    • “Glow Recipe vibes”
  • Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
    • “Smells like Jolly Ranchers”
    • “Fresh watermelon scent”
    • “Yummy fruity smell”
  • Hard to find Sometimes Noted
    • “Went to 4 stores”
    • “Always sold out”
    • “Hard to hunt down”
  • Sticky finish Sometimes Noted
    • “Feels a bit sticky”
    • “Tacky after application”
    • “Leaves a sticky film”
  • Breakout risk Rarely Noted
    • “Broke me out”
    • “Caused tiny bumps”
    • “Stung my sensitive skin”
  • Strong fragrance Rarely Noted
    • “Smell is too strong”
    • “Fragrance lingers too long”
    • “Smells like artificial candy”
  • Watery consistency Rarely Noted
    • “Very watery”
    • “Runs off my hand”
    • “Thinner than the original”

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Questions and answers

What makes b.pure Glow Up Toner a great fit for acne-prone skin?

b.pure Glow Up Toner is a great fit because glycerin and sodium hyaluronate hydrate your skin while balancing oil, and niacinamide helps calm breakouts. Watermelon and chamomile extracts also soothe the skin to keep irritation low.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which ingredients make this toner a good fit for acne-prone skin?

This toner is a great fit because glycerin and sodium hyaluronate keep your skin moisturized, while niacinamide helps balance your oil production. Additionally, niacinamide and ascorbic acid help manage breakouts, and watermelon and chamomile extracts help calm your skin with a low risk of irritation.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Watermelon Extract do for acne-prone skin?

Watermelon Extract helps nourish and hydrate acne-prone skin without feeling heavy or greasy, keeping your face feeling smooth and balanced. This type of skin needs lightweight moisture and ingredients that soothe without clogging pores to stay calm and clear.

Molecules, 2025

What does Hyaluronic Acid do for acne-prone skin?

Hyaluronic acid helps acne-prone skin by soothing irritation, calming redness, and keeping the skin balanced without clogging pores. When combined with targeted ingredients like zinc oxide, it may also help reduce breakouts.

Biomedicines, 2025Drug Delivery, 2017

Where does it go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?

This toner goes in your morning routine right after your cleanser and before your moisturizer. It is also used during weekly routines after your cleansing mask, helping to hydrate and balance oil production.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Can I use this toner with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this hydrating toner with retinol by applying it right after cleansing and before your retinol treatment. Using a gentle toner helps keep skin comfortable and is unlikely to cause irritation when paired with your routine.

How often should I use it?

You can use this hydrating toner every day in your morning routine after cleansing and before moisturizing. The formula is safe for your skin, balancing oil while keeping irritation low.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?

This toner is a great fit and is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on acne-prone skin. It contains soothing watermelon and chamomile extracts along with niacinamide to help calm your skin and balance oil production safely without harsh ingredients.

Is this toner fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum).

What the research says

  • A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
  • Coniferyl alcohol derived from seed watermelon promoted linoleic acid-stimulated lipogenesis by approximately 2.2-fold at 300 µM and increased total lipid content in SZ95 sebocytes compared to controls.

    Molecules, 2025
  • Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011
  • Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.

    Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022
  • Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.

    BMC Oral Health, 2019
  • Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
  • Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.

    The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008
  • Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.

    Dermatologic Surgery, 2005
  • Topical application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2003
  • Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.

    Journal of Periodontology, 2009
  • Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
  • The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
  • Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001
  • Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012

Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol Hydroxyacetophenone, Xanthan Gum, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexyl-Glycerin, Niacinamide, Styrene Acrylates Copolymer, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Disodium Edta, Parfum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Watermelon Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Matricaria Flower Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Carmine

Behind this fit score

Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

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