Watermelon Glow PHA+BHA Pore-Tight Toner — Reddit Reviews
by Glow Recipe
Updated September 3, 2026
Salicylic acid toner that mildly tightens pores; gentle exfoliation with scent issues.
What the community says
This toner combines salicylic acid and PHA for mild exfoliation and pore refining. Users with dry or sensitive skin sometimes report barrier irritation or dryness from frequent use. It has a noticeable scent that some find off-putting, especially in travel sizes.
What this means for you
Backed by 11 threads from r/koreanskincare, r/SkincareAddiction and 4 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Mild exfoliation with salicylic acid and PHA for pore refinement
- Improves softness and helps reduce sebaceous filaments and blackheads
- Generally well tolerated by sensitive and dry skin when used sparingly
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Real Reddit threads — 20 mentions across 11 threads
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA+BHA Pore-Tight Toner on Reddit, in one place — 11 threads from r/koreanskincare, r/SkincareAddiction and 4 more, summarized.
“I really like glow recipe toner.”
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“It's helped my sebaceous filaments and blackheads substantially.”
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“I use the toner in the morning and the serum at night.”
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“I LOVE this Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Toner.”
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“It’s original $36 on Sephora, bought it for $19.99 at TJMaxx.”
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“Yes, and LOVE that toner. One of the few products I’ve bought like five times lol.”
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“For the past few years I've been using the boring fragrance free products along with tretinoin but a few months ago I decided to get the Glow Recipe PHA toner, Laneige Cream Skin and Farmacy Honey Halo and really liked them.”
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“My skin feels amazing with all those fragrant products.”
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“I enjoy it so much more now too.”
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“Glow Recipe Watermelon AHA/BHA Toner - 7/10 - Provides adequate pore-minimizing results”
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“with a pleasant sensory experience, though not quite powerful enough for dramatic transformation.”
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“Provides adequate pore-minimizing results”
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“Watermelon Glow PHA + BHA Pore-Tight Toner by Glow Recipe - I use this the days I wear makeup.”
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“Anyway here are the products that I swear by and have helped me tremendously by staying consistent for 7 months :”
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“I have struggled with acne for over 10 years.”
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“Ive been using the Glow Recipe Pore-Tight toner for a while now and it works well”
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“I recently got a travel version (not in pic) and it STINKS!!”
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“I dont want to risk buying a full-sized one if it smells like that”
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