One press of the dropper and the clear liquid melts along the fingertips. Patted onto the nose and cheeks it leaves no tack and no tightness, only a taut, smooth finish.

【Witch hazel leaf extract, at high concentration】
The active is witch hazel leaf extract, listed here as a moisturising ingredient. The brand's own point of comparison is the undiluted peeling liquid in the same line; this one is the more concentrated of the two.

【Prominent pores are not always about oil】
The pore concern the brand names is pores looking obvious because of dryness and uneven texture. This serum is aimed at exactly that state, tightening the surface back to smooth.

【A three-line ingredient list】
Water, butylene glycol, witch hazel leaf extract. Three entries, and that is the whole list. This is what an undiluted serum means here: one beauty ingredient, put into a small bottle as it is.

【Mix it as you like】
Use it on its own, or stir it into a toner, emulsion or cream to bring it into the routine you already have.

Suitable for: visible pores around the nose and cheeks; skin that turns coarse at the change of season and makes makeup sit poorly; anyone who prefers the shortest possible ingredient list.

How to use: after cleansing and toner, press three to four drops over the face, going over the areas where pores stand out a second time, then finish with emulsion or cream. It can also be mixed into a toner, emulsion or cream.

Patch-test on the inner arm before first use. If redness, itching or stinging occurs, stop use and consult a dermatologist.