Is milky toner good for acne-prone skin?
Yesss, milky toners can be suitable for acne-prone skin, but choosing the right formula (srsly) matters. Milky toners are designed to add hydration and help support the skin barrier, but if you're prone to breakouts, look for a lightweight, non-comedogenic formula that won't feel heavy on the skin!
Ingredients like Cica (Centella asiatica) can also help soothe skin and reduce the appearance of redness, making them a great option when skin is feeling dry, sensitive, breakout-prone or all of the above :/
Our Rebound Skin Milk Toner is a lightweight, non-comedogenic milky toner formulated with acne-prone skin in mind, so you can get the juicy hydration and glowy finish everyone wants from a milky toner, minus the breakouts!
What is a milky toner?
A milky toner is a hydrating toner with a lightweight, milk-like texture. Unlike traditional watery toners, milky toners are typically used to add hydration and help leave skin feeling soft, plump and nourished.
They're everywhere right now, and breakout-prone skin deserves to join in too!!!
The catch? Not every formula is going to work for every skin type. If you're acne-prone, choosing a lightweight, non-comedogenic milky toner is key...
What does non-comedogenic mean?
Non-comedogenic means a product has been formulated to reduce the likelihood of clogging pores. It doesn't guarantee that a product will never cause a breakout, because everyone's skin is different, but it can be a useful thing to look for when choosing skincare for acne-prone skin.
Rebound Skin Milk Toner is non-comedogenic and contains Cica, also known as Centella asiatica, to help soothe skin and reduce the appearance of redness.
And while Skin Milk was made to be a toner, your skincare routine isn't the only place you can use it ;)
Here are four milky toner makeup hacks worth knowing about:
Hack #1: Can you mix milky toner with foundation?
Yes, you can mix a hydrating milky toner with some liquid foundations to help create a sheerer, more skin-like finish.
Mix a drop of Rebound Skin Milk Toner with your liquid foundation on the back of your hand, then apply as usual.
Skin Milk helps sheer out fuller-coverage formulas, giving your foundation a lighter, glowier finish. You'll still get coverage, just without your makeup looking or feeling quite so heavy.
Same foundation, slightly better working conditions ;)
One thing we wouldn't mix it with? SPF. Keep your sunscreen separate rather than mixing skincare or makeup into it. Apply your SPF first and let it settle before moving on to makeup.
Hack #2: How do you turn powder blush into liquid blush?
You can mix a small amount of powder blush with milky toner to create a creamier, more fluid consistency.
Before buying the liquid version of a blush shade you already own, try turning your powder one into it (big slay)!
Scrape a small amount of powder blush onto a clean palette, add a drop of Skin Milk Toner and mix until it becomes smooth and creamy. Add a little more Skin Milk if you want the formula to be extra fluid.
You now have a custom liquid blush with a fresh, skin-like finish.
Same shade, completely different formula and your bank account remains uninvolved hehe.
Hack #3: How do you turn powder bronzer into liquid bronzer?
Mixing powder bronzer with a hydrating milky toner can create a sheerer, more fluid bronzing formula that's easy to blend across the skin.
Mix a small amount of powder bronzer with a few drops of Skin Milk Toner and apply it anywhere you want a little extra warmth, across your cheeks, forehead, nose or even down your neck if your face and body are currently different seasons.
Add more bronzer for extra colour or more Skin Milk for a sheerer, glowier finish.
It's perfect when you want to look naturally sun-kissed without relying on the Australian sun to do it!
Hack #4: How do you use milky toner for underpainting?
Milky toner can also be used as to blend in your makeup when underpainting to help create a softer, more seamless-looking finish.
Underpainting is a makeup technique where contour, bronzer, blush and concealer are applied underneath foundation or other complexion products to create a more natural-looking finish.
Once you've mapped everything out, add a few drops of Skin Milk Toner to a damp makeup sponge or brush and use it to blend your bronzer, blush, contour and concealer together.
Skin Milk helps everything glide and melt into the skin instead of looking like separate layers of product.
Yes, it can look mildly concerning in the middle. But trust the process <3
How do you use milky toner in your skincare routine?
Milky toner is generally used after cleansing and before your serums and moisturiser. Apply Rebound Skin Milk to clean skin, gently pat it in and then continue with the rest of your skincare routine. During the day, finish your routine with SPF.
And no, you absolutely don't have to mix it with your makeup. Consider the hacks a fun little side quest hehe.
Milky toner FAQs
Can milky toner cause breakouts?
A milky toner isn't automatically breakout-causing. If you have acne-prone skin, look for lightweight, non-comedogenic formulas designed with breakout-prone skin in mind. However, everyone's skin is different and individual reactions can vary.
Is milky toner good for sensitive skin?
It depends on the individual formula. If you have sensitive skin, look for a milky toner formulated for sensitive skin and ingredients designed to hydrate and soothe.
Rebound Skin Milk Toner contains Cica to help soothe the skin AND reduce the appearance of redness.
Can you use milky toner every day?
How often you use a milky toner depends on the individual product and its directions. Hydrating milky toners can often be incorporated into your everyday skincare routine.
Do you use milky toner before or after moisturiser?
Milky toner is generally applied before moisturiser. A typical routine would be cleanser, toner, serum and then moisturiser. During the day, finish with SPF. We recommend our Skin Shady SPF50 Moisturiser.
What's the difference between milky toner and regular toner?
The main difference is usually texture and purpose. Milky toners tend to have a more hydrating, milk-like texture and are designed to add hydration and leave skin feeling soft and nourished, while traditional toners can vary significantly in their purpose and ingredients.
One milky toner, four makeup hacks
From making foundation glowier and flowier to turning powder makeup into liquid formulas, a milky toner can do a whole lot more than sit between your cleanser and serum.
And if you're looking for a milky toner for acne-prone skin, Rebound Skin Milk Toner is lightweight, non-comedogenic and formulated with Cica to hydrate, soothe and reduce the appearance of redness.
Not bad for one little bottle that was just meant to be a toner ;)
