Hydrating Milky Toner Hydrate & Soothe

Byoma Hydrating Milky Toner Hydrate & Soothe is the opposite of the tingly, stripping toners most of us grew up with. It's a soft milky liquid aimed at skin that feels dry, tight or sensitised, pairing Byoma's Barrier Lipid Complex with polyglutamic acid and cica. Think of it as a comfort step rather than a cleaning step.

What it actually does

• Quenches dry skin immediately. Byoma says the comforting milky texture soothes, calms and hydrates from the very first application.
• Holds water on more than one level. Polyglutamic acid works with the Barrier Lipid Complex to lock moisture in across multiple layers of skin rather than just the top.
• Calms the look of redness. Cica is in here to help bring down the flushed look that comes with dryness.
• Supports a sensitised barrier. The Barrier Lipid Complex is Byoma's oil-based delivery system — ceramide and skin-identical lipids — aimed at restoring barrier function.
• Brand-claimed clinical results. Byoma lists reduced redness, all-day hydration, a more even and clear look, reduced appearance of dark spots, reduced sensitivity, and barrier protection.
• Formula notes. Dermatologist tested and approved, vegan, cruelty free, and made without alcohol or fragrance.

How to use

1. Cleanse first, morning and night.
2. Decant a little onto a cotton pad or straight into your palms.
3. Sweep or press it over the face and neck while skin is still slightly damp.
4. Don't rinse. Go straight into serum, then moisturiser.
5. In the morning, finish with SPF.

Is it right for you?

Questions

Is this a toner or an essence?

Byoma calls it a toner, but it behaves more like a hydrating essence — there's no exfoliating acid and nothing astringent. Its job is to put water and lipids back after cleansing, not to strip anything away.

Do I still need a moisturiser?

Yes. This is a watery, milky layer — a moisturiser on top keeps that hydration from evaporating. Treat it as the step before your cream, not instead of it.

What is polyglutamic acid doing here?

It's a humectant, not an exfoliant — despite the name. In this formula it pairs with cica to hold moisture in place and reduce the redness that dryness brings.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery takes 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. Stocked items arrive sooner; items we source for your order take longer.

How can I pay?

Credit card, debit card, Instapay and mobile wallets — no cash on delivery.

What if the bottle arrives leaking or expired?

Report it to us within 1 day of delivery with a photo. We take back defective, damaged or expired items only, and once verified we refund to the original payment method within 15–30 days.