Top 7 Milky Toners To Hydrate Your Skin From Within

The age of stripping, alcohol-laden toners is done and dusted. Say hi to the skincare superstar that should have a place in your vanity: the milky toner. These rich, hydrating formulas are a godsend, replacing abrasive astringents with barrier-loving ingredients such as ceramides, rice water and hyaluronic acid. They soak the skin in moisture, leaving a dewy, plump, and 'glass-like' finish.

Top 7 Milky Toners

If you want to say goodbye to dryness and dullness, read on for 7 of the top hydrating milky toners you can get your hands on in India, from cult K-beauty best-sellers to new homegrown gems.

1. LANEIGE Cream Skin Cerapeptide Refiner

This is the product responsible for initiating the whole 'milky toner' craze. It's a groundbreaking 2-in-1 formula that functions as a toner as well as a light moisturiser. It has ceramides that strengthen the skin barrier and peptides that give firmness and elasticity. If you want maximum hydration without the weight of a rich cream, this is your product!

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2. TONYMOLY Wonder Ceramide Mochi Toner

This is a cult favourite among skincare fans for its large size and strong skin-cushioning ability. With a very high concentration of ceramides, hyaluronic acid and centella asiatice, it is suitable for dry skin that requires barrier repair and intense moisturising. It gives your skin a 'mochi-like' bouncy texture, which is just what you need when your skin needs a boost.

3. I'm From Rice Toner

From the globally renowned I'm From line, this toner takes advantage of the brightening and moisturising properties of rice. Its star ingredients are 77.78% Goamic Rice Extract, which contains vitamin E and antioxidants, together with niacinamide. It is most suitable for oily, dull skin, irregular texture, and those who want a bright, luminous and radiant complexion.

4. TIRTIR Milk Skin Toner

TIRTIR has built a massive following, and this toner is the jewel in their crown for that enviable 'milk skin' radiance. With ceramides, niacinamide and chamomile, its super-concentrated milky texture is like applying an essence, giving instant soothing comfort and a significant glow.

5. FAE Beauty Hydra-Milk Toner

One of the finest Indian-origin milky toners, this gentle formula is the talk of the town for its instant hydrating and repairing barrier complex. Loaded with ceramides, rainbow algae extract, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid, this one is the ideal choice for acne-prone and sensitive skin. It's light, non-sticky and lives up to the 'glass skin' claim without burning your wallet.

6. ANUA Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner

From the company renowned for its Heartleaf Toner, this rice-based version is uniquely focused on glow and barrier health. With 70% Rice Bran Water, niacinamide, and ceramides, it's great for brightening and moisturising your skin. It is fragrance-free and is designed to restore a healthy, dewy bounce.

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7. BYOMA Hydrating Milk Toner

Known for its vibrant packaging and emphasis on barrier health, BYOMA's toner is designed for intensive moisturisation. With Barrier Lipid Complex, polyglutamic acid and soothing cica, it is most suitable for very dry, sensitised and compromised skin barriers. Its patented lipid complex and synergistic blend of strong hydrators are specifically formulated to reduce moisture loss and repair the skin's water barrier with the very first use.

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