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Byoma Milky Toner vs Avène Thermal Spring Water
Byoma Milky Toner
34 positive (68%) · 13 mixed (26%) · 3 negative (6%)
Trust + time weighted: +65%
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Byoma Milky Toner is widely regarded as a reliable, hydrating "first layer" product specifically formulated for barrier repair and microbiome support. Users frequently highlight its gentle nature, making it a popular choice for those using strong actives like tretinoin. While it is praised for its hydrating properties and ingredients like ceramides and oat extract, it is generally described as a solid staple rather than a revolutionary treatment.
Pros
- Effective for skin barrier repair and maintaining the skin microbiome.
- Contains soothing and hydrating ingredients like ceramides and oat extract.
- Gentle enough to be used in routines involving retinoids or other strong actives.
- Provides significant relief for morning skin tightness and dry skin.
Cons
- May contribute to acne or breakouts for some users with acne-prone skin.
- Some users find it easily replaceable by other serums that offer similar benefits.
Top excerpts
right now i use cerave moisturising cleanser for dry skin byoma milky toner, cerave moisturising cream for dry to very dry skin and ultra sun 50+ spf, however i get acne pretty easily despite having dry skin i feel like its the toner, it does help my dry skin though.
Also, I have the following products. Can I use any of these before or after the new Retinal treatments at night? Byoma Hydrating Milky Toner
The BYOMA milky toner could definitely help with that morning tightness you're dealing with. It's got ceramides and oat extract which are pretty solid for barrier repair and hydration
milky toners, I use “I’m from” milky toner, but I’ve heard good about the anua ones and byoma one
I have been using the Byoma milky toner for about a year, the same bottle. I am enjoying it but am looking to try something new.
Avène Thermal Spring Water
5 positive (100%) · 0 mixed (0%) · 0 negative (0%)
Trust + time weighted: +100%
Top excerpts
face mist (Avene thermal water or rose hydrosol mist)
One of the things that's helping me is spraying Avene thermal water on my face in between steps, I wash my face and leave it slightly damp, spray, essence, serum, spray again, then immediately lock it in with an occlusive.
Then I apply Aestura 365 Lotion to damp skin (I usually spritz Avene Thermal Water). Wait for that to absorb before applying Bondi Sands Hydra Face Fluid SPF50. I then spritz again with Avene Thermal Water before applying make up (Bellapierre mineral powder).
I’ve done something along those lines albeit for a wildly different autoimmune condition with skin involvement, although if memory serves I did make occasional use of spritzes of avene thermal water and “washed” my face every so often with colloidal/super finely ground oatmeal (just bc that was the least irritating thing I could think of + I wanted some means of very gentle exfoliation to avoid dermatitis neglecta or things along those lines). No great rationale for the thermal water, it just felt nice and also seemed highly unlikely to be irritating.
My current routine is: - Avene Thermal Water