4.7/5 (990 reviews)

Pore Choice BHA Toner

Salicylic Acid (BHA) + Lavender Water

Jasmine, Daniela & 990+ others purchased
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Pairs best with

Exofacial Serum (45-Day Supply)

Pore Choice, then The Daily Liquid Facial: clearer-looking pores, then the glow.

How to use

1 · Clean skin
1 · Clean skin
2 · Splash and press
2 · Splash and press
3 · Then Exofacial
3 · Then Exofacial

Less shine. Clearer-looking pores.

A salicylic acid toner with lavender water and cucumber that helps clear pores of excess oil, so they look smaller and cleaner. For oilier skin and enlarged-looking pores.

  • Salicylic acid (BHA) helps clear pores of excess oil and dirt
  • For oilier skin: less shine, smaller-looking pores
  • Organic lavender water, cucumber and betaine leave skin fresh and supple

No added parfum, with a soft herbal aroma. Contains alcohol. Vegan. Made in the EU. Wear SPF by day.

“I used to blot by 11am. A few weeks of pressing this on after cleansing and my forehead stays matte-looking much longer. Feels fresh, not tight.”

Jasmine, 32

Benefits & ingredients

Salicylic acid (BHA), organic lavender flower water, glycerin made with organic ingredients and betaine, with organic sweet flag root and cucumber fruit extracts and plant sugars (rhamnose, glucose, glucuronic acid). Alcohol is second on the list, for a fresh, quick-drying feel. No parfum in the INCI, but it has a soft herbal aroma, so we don't call it fragrance-free. Vegan and made in the EU.

How to use

On clean skin, splash a little into your palms and press it over your face, avoiding the eyes. No rinse. Let it dry, then Exofacial and the rest of your routine. Start slowly and see how your skin feels. Not on Fresh Start or Lunchtime Peel nights. SPF 30+ every morning.

Why it's different

Pore Choice is the toner for oily and combination skin. Salicylic acid, the oil-soluble beta hydroxy acid (BHA), sweeps away excess oil and the dirt your cleanser left behind and helps clear pores, so they look smaller and skin looks less shiny. Organic lavender flower water and cucumber and sweet flag extracts refresh, while glycerin and betaine keep skin moisturised. It's the oily-skin counterpart to Fresh Start, which smooths dull texture: choose the one your skin needs, never both on the same night.

When you'll see results

Skin feels fresh and less oily from the first use. With regular use, most people see less shine and smaller-looking pores after 2–4 weeks.

Full ingredients

Aqua, Alcohol, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Water*, Glycerin**, Betaine, Propanediol, Acorus Calamus (Sweet Flag) Root Extract*, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract*, Salicylic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Rhamnose, Glucose, Glucuronic Acid. *Ingredients from organic farming. **Made using organic ingredients.

The 60-day "empty bottle" guarantee

Try it for up to 60 days. If you don't look in the mirror and see glassier, bouncier, visibly plumper-looking skin, email support@plump.com within 60 days of delivery and we'll refund the price you paid for the products, whether the bottles are unopened, half-used or empty. No need to send them back. It covers one-time orders and your first auto-refill order, once per product.

Shipping & returns

In stock and ships within 2 business days. Free US shipping on orders from $180, on every protocol and on every auto-refill; otherwise $6.95 flat. We ship to US addresses only. Covered by our 60-day empty-bottle guarantee.

Make the pore choice

Salicylic acid helps clear pores of excess oil and dirt, so they look smaller and skin looks less shiny. Press it on after cleansing, then Exofacial.

Before
After

One splash. Less shine.

Salicylic acid, the oil-soluble BHA, helps clear pores of excess oil and dirt. Organic lavender water and cucumber refresh. Glycerin and betaine keep skin moisturised, not tight.

Press it on after cleansing, before Exofacial. Never on the same night as Fresh Start. SPF every morning.

Less shiny-looking skinSmaller, clearer-looking pores

How to use

  1. 1

    Clean skin

    After cleansing. Pat skin dry first.

  2. 2

    Splash and press

    A little into your palms, pressed over your face. Avoid the eyes. No rinse.

  3. 3

    Then Exofacial

    Let it dry, then your serums. SPF 30+ every morning.

BHA OR AHA?

Pick your toner.

Two acid toners, two different jobs. Choose the one your skin is asking for, and if you own both, give each its own night.

  1. 01 Pore Choice (BHA) Oily or combination skin, shine and enlarged-looking pores.
  2. 02 Fresh Start (AHA) Dull, rough-feeling texture that needs smoothing.
  3. 03 Never both at once Different nights, never the same one. SPF 30+ every morning with either.
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TONE SAFELY

Three rules for BHA.

Salicylic acid is made for oily skin, and it's still an acid. Keep to these and your skin will love it.

  1. 01 Patch test first A little on your jawline, two days running. No lasting redness or stinging? You're good.
  2. 02 Start slowly Build up as your skin likes it. Not on Fresh Start or Lunchtime Peel nights.
  3. 03 SPF every morning SPF 30+ daily while you use it.

Results

90%

Said skin felt fresher and less oily

86%

Said pores looked smaller after 4 weeks

88%

Said skin looked less shiny by midday

Consumer panel, 4 weeks of regular use

Why plump?

plump Others
Salicylic acid (BHA)
Made for oily and combination skin
Organic lavender flower water
Glycerin + betaine, never stripping
No rinse, one quick press
Vegan, made in the EU

What's inside, and why your skin will love it

Pore-clearing

Salicylic Acid

A beta hydroxy acid (BHA). It's oil-soluble, so it works where oil collects, helping clear pores of excess oil and dirt so they look smaller.

Refreshing

Lavender Flower Water

Organic lavender flower water, the third ingredient. It gives the toner its fresh feel and soft herbal aroma.

Refreshing

Cucumber + Sweet Flag

Organic cucumber fruit and sweet flag root extracts, for skin that feels fresh and balanced after cleansing.

Moisturising

Glycerin + Betaine

Two humectants that help skin hold on to water, so oily skin feels fresh and supple, not stripped.

Full ingredients (INCI)

Aqua, Alcohol, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Water*, Glycerin**, Betaine, Propanediol, Acorus Calamus (Sweet Flag) Root Extract*, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract*, Salicylic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Rhamnose, Glucose, Glucuronic Acid. *Ingredients from organic farming. **Made using organic ingredients.

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Frequently asked questions

You've got questions, we've got answers.

How do I use it?

After cleansing, splash a little into your palms and press it over your face, avoiding the eyes. No rinse. Let it dry, then go on with Exofacial and the rest of your routine.

How often should I use it?

Start slowly and see how your skin feels. If it feels dry or tight, use it less often. Never on the same night as Fresh Start or Lunchtime Peel.

Pore Choice or Fresh Start?

Pore Choice is a salicylic (BHA) toner for oily and combination skin, shine and enlarged-looking pores. Fresh Start is a 5% glycolic (AHA) toner for dull, rough texture. Pick the one that matches your skin. If you have both, use them on different nights, never the same night.

What is BHA?

Beta hydroxy acid. Salicylic acid is the best-known one. Unlike AHAs such as glycolic acid, it's oil-soluble, which is why it's the classic choice for oily skin and pores.

Does it contain alcohol?

Yes, alcohol is second on the list. It gives the quick-drying, fresh feel oily skin likes, but if your skin is dry or sensitive, Pore Choice probably isn't the one for you.

Where does it go with The Daily Liquid Facial?

After cleansing, before Exofacial. Let it dry, then Exofacial and Pep Step as usual.

Do I really need SPF?

Yes. Acids can make skin more sensitive to the sun. Wear SPF 30+ every morning while you're using it.

Is it okay for sensitive skin?

Patch-test first: a little on your jawline, two days running. It has alcohol and salicylic acid, so it's made for oily and combination skin rather than dry or sensitive skin. There's no parfum in the INCI, but it has a soft herbal aroma.

Is it safe during pregnancy?

Please check with your doctor or midwife first and share the full ingredient list with them.

How does the guarantee work?

Use it for up to 60 days. If you don't love your skin, email support@plump.com within 60 days of delivery and we'll refund the product price, even if the bottle is empty. No need to send it back.

Reviews

Reviews summary ✦

Customers with oily and combination skin say their skin looks less shiny and their pores look smaller after a few weeks, and that it feels fresh rather than stripping. Many use it before Exofacial and keep Fresh Start for other nights. A few with drier skin found it too much and use it less often.

4.7 990 reviews
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3★ 6%
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91% would recommend this product

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Customers talked about

Less shineSmaller-looking poresOily skinFresh feelBefore ExofacialAlcohol
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Jasmine, 32

Verified buyer

Oily skin · Shine

Sep 27, 2026

My T-zone isn't shiny by lunch anymore

I used to blot by 11am. A few weeks of pressing this on after cleansing and my forehead stays matte-looking much longer. Feels fresh, not tight.

Helpful? (36)

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Daniela, 37

Verified buyer

Combination skin · Enlarged pores

Sep 12, 2026

Pores on my nose look smaller

The pores on my nose and cheeks look noticeably smaller in the mirror after about a month. I press it on, let it dry, then Exofacial.

Helpful? (27)

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Sophie, 29

Verified buyer

Oily skin · Oiliness

Aug 29, 2026

Finally a toner that does something

Other toners felt like water. This one leaves my skin feeling genuinely clean and less oily, and my makeup lasts longer on top.

Helpful? (19)

M

Maya, 41

Verified buyer

Combination skin · Enlarged pores

Aug 14, 2026

Pore Choice on Mondays, Fresh Start on Thursdays

I have both and give each its own night like the page says. Pores look smaller and texture is smoother. Takes a minute to work out a routine but worth it.

Helpful? (22)

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Rosie, 34

Verified buyer

Oily skin · Shine

Jul 31, 2026

Fresh, quick and easy

Splash, press, done. It dries in seconds and has a soft herbal smell that's gone almost straight away.

Helpful? (15)

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Hayley, 39

Verified buyer

Dry skin · Enlarged pores

Jul 17, 2026

Too drying for my skin

My pores look better, but my cheeks felt dry when I used it often. Now I only press it on my nose and chin, which works. Probably best for oilier skin, like it says.

Helpful? (23)

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Tara, 45

Verified buyer

Combination skin · Oiliness

Jul 3, 2026

Balances my combination skin

Oily middle, normal cheeks. My T-zone looks less shiny and my cheeks don't feel stripped. Pep Step on top keeps everything comfortable.

Helpful? (14)

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Ava, 31

Verified buyer

Oily skin · Enlarged pores

Jun 19, 2026

Skin looks smoother in photos

Smaller-looking pores make such a difference on camera. Foundation sits more smoothly over my cheeks now.

Helpful? (12)

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Kate, 43

Normal skin · Shine

Jun 4, 2026

Good, wish it had a spray top

Does exactly what I wanted for my oily summer skin. I'd love a mist nozzle instead of splashing into my hands, but that's minor.

Helpful? (9)

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Priya, 36

Verified buyer

Oily skin · Oiliness

May 21, 2026

Remember the SPF

It's an acid, so I'm strict about sunscreen in the morning. Skin looks less oily and more refined than it has in years.

Helpful? (11)

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Holly, 28

Verified buyer

Combination skin · Enlarged pores

May 6, 2026

Big bottle, lasts ages

200 ml and I've barely made a dent after two months. Great value for something that's made this much difference to my pores.

Helpful? (8)

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Nicole, 47

Verified buyer

Oily skin · Shine

Apr 19, 2026

Grown-up oily skin, sorted

I'm not a teenager but my skin still gets oily. This keeps shine down without making my skin feel tight, and Exofacial sits nicely over it.

Helpful? (10)