The Thayers Milky Toner Has Been Game-Changing for My Dry, Sensitive Skin

Thayers Hydrating Milky Toner Review

Because my main concern is maintaining proper skin hydration, I usually keep my routine pretty minimal — i.e., I cleanse, I apply vitamin C serum, I moisturize and I slather on SPF. That’s pretty much it, so toners have never regularly made the cut. (Past experiences with drying, super astringent toners may have contributed toward my near total avoidance of the category as well.) 

But the Thayers Hydrating Milky Toner is the ideal toner type for those with dry or sensitive skin — thanks to the addition of hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, as well as snow mushroom and elderflower water. 

True to its name, the toner has a “milky” look and feel to it, too; it’s a little creamier than your average liquid toner. When applied to a cotton pad, I found that it was super easy to distribute across my skin and absorbed quickly. Thayers suggests using it after cleansing but before moisturizing, morning and night, so that’s exactly how I incorporated it into my routine. 

After my first few uses, I noticed that my skin felt cleaner but less taut prior to moisturizing. As a general rule, toner is supposed to help sweep away the remaining dirt, grime or cleanser residue from your skin, and I personally feel like the Milky Toner excels at this task while supplying the extra boost of moisture my skin needs. 

Since adding it into my routine, I swear my skin feels and looks more hydrated. I almost feel like it’s helped my moisturizer work better. Apart from the results, I love that a little goes a very long way. You really only need about two or three droplets (max!) of the toner to evenly distribute the formula across your entire face. Thayers, it’s a win for me.