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Beekman 1802 Milk Shake for dry skin

Superior

  • SuperiorDry Skin Fit
  • SuperiorEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

One of the best toners for dry skin.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

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Lovi Assistant explains

  • Excellent suitability for your dry skin as glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, and squalane provide superior humectant and emollient benefits to combat dryness and flakiness. Goat milk, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, and chamomile extract further soothe and hydrate, ensuring a comfortable and nourished feel.
  • The high concentrations of humectants like glycerin and sodium hyaluronate offer excellent hydration, while ingredients such as Artemisia Vulgaris Extract and probiotics support skin barrier function.
  • The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing components.

How to apply

  • Use your hydrating toner AM and PM every day to keep skin soft. Always finish your morning routine with sunscreen.
  • Apply the hydrating toner after cleansing and before putting on your moisturizer.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the hydrating toner into your skin and let it absorb. Avoid rubbing your face too hard.
  • Put the hydrating toner on slightly damp skin to help your face absorb the moisture better.
  • Be careful to avoid the eye area when applying the product.

People Say

★4.4Overall rating based on 900+ reviews

This product is frequently praised for its deep hydration, soothing properties for sensitive skin, and ability to impart a dewy glow. Users also appreciate the refreshing mist application. Some users with acne-prone skin reported breakouts, and a few found the formula too heavy for warmer weather. There were also occasional comments about the bottle's exterior printing flaking off.

Highlights

  • Deeply hydrates skin Mostly Mentioned
    • “Adds moisture without being greasy.”
    • “It helps hydrate my skin and makes it feel so soft and smooth.”
    • “It is extremely hydrating for the skin it's extremely nourishing.”
    • “The combination of hyaluronic acid and squalene makes my skin feel deeply hydrated.”
  • Leaves dewy glow Often Mentioned
    • “Leaves the skin with a beautiful glow.”
    • “It sets my makeup beautifully with a hydrating finish.”
    • “It gives a nice luminous hydrated look to the skin.”
    • “Delivering soft, dewy, luminous skin, especially for dry complexions.”
  • Refreshing mist application Often Mentioned
    • “I can't believe how refreshing and amazing this product is.”
    • “A great refresher in the summer.”
    • “Wakes me up with a refreshing spray and also moisturizes at the same time!”
    • “I use it when I am outside and just want a refresher.”
  • Soothes sensitive skin Sometimes Noted
    • “The soothing mugwort and goat milk really do wonders to calm my sensitive skin.”
    • “It helps redness on the face and makes your skin soft.”
    • “I noticed my skin was soothed whenever I was first using it.”
    • “The soothing effects help with my redness.”
  • Causes acne breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “I do sadly think this product broke me out.”
    • “I had some little zits coming up on my skin.”
    • “If you are acne prone I can't recommend this product.”
    • “It just sadly broke me out and so for that reason.”
  • Feels too heavy Rarely Noted
    • “It may be a tad too heavy for me in the long run.”
    • “This wouldn't be a product I reach for in the heat of summer.”
    • “The finish is quite dewy (if not on the oily side).”
    • “I feel like you are kind of wasting some of the product.”
  • Flaking bottle packaging Rarely Noted
    • “The printing on the bottle itself quickly started to flake off.”
    • “Bits of print started to come off onto my hands.”
    • “The cap cracked about a week or so ago… leaving the nozzle exposed to leak.”
    • “Half of the bottle is all glass and the serum only fills the top half.”

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Questions and answers

What makes Beekman 1802 Milk Shake toner one of the best fits for dry skin?

Beekman 1802 Milk Shake toner is an excellent fit for dry skin because glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, and squalane help combat dryness and flakiness while keeping your skin soft and smooth. Goat milk, aloe, and chamomile further soothe your skin, and the formula is unlikely to cause irritation.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which ingredients make this toner a good fit for dry skin?

Glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, and squalane make this toner a great fit for dry skin by drawing in moisture and softening dry, flaky areas. Goat milk, aloe, and chamomile help calm the skin, while probiotics support a healthy skin barrier.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Hyaluronic Acid do for dry skin?

Hyaluronic acid draws moisture into dry skin, giving an immediate and lasting boost in hydration that helps smooth out fine lines and soften rough patches. It is very gentle and unlikely to cause irritation while improving overall skin smoothness and plumpness.

Dermatology and Therapy, 2021Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011

What does Squalane do for dry skin?

Squalane helps keep dry skin soft and smooth by acting as a hydrating agent that locks in moisture and prevents water loss. It is unlikely to cause irritation and may protect the skin from damage while improving overall hydration.

Advances in Food and Nutrition Research, 2012Molecules, 2009

Where does this toner go in a skincare routine for dry skin?

This hydrating toner goes right after cleansing in your morning routine, helping to prep dry skin with a boost of moisture before your moisturizer and sunscreen. It is very gentle and unlikely to cause irritation.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022

Can I use this toner with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this toner with retinol by applying the toner right after cleansing and before your retinol treatment to help soothe and hydrate dry skin. Using a barrier-enhancing product alongside retinol is unlikely to cause irritation and may help your skin tolerate the treatment better.

Cutis, 2006

How often should I use this toner?

You can use this hydrating toner daily in your morning routine after cleansing and before your moisturizer. It features ingredients like glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, and squalane that help combat dryness and flakiness while keeping your skin comfortable and nourished.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022

Can this toner clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?

This toner is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry skin. It has an excellent safety profile and is free of harsh ingredients, though a few reviewers have rarely experienced minor breakouts.

Is this toner fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum).

What the research says

  • A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
  • Apigenin protects against UVA-induced cytotoxicity and senescence in normal human dermal fibroblasts, decreases MMP-1 expression, and when applied topically as a cream in human subjects, increases dermal density and elasticity while reducing fine wrinkle length, skin evenness, moisture content, and transepidermal water loss compared to control cream.

    International Journal of Molecular Medicine, 2016
  • Topical application of Lactobacillus plantarum-GMNL6 enhanced collagen synthesis and SPTSSA gene expression while reducing melanin synthesis, Staphylococcus aureus biofilm, and Cutibacterium acnes proliferation, leading to clinical improvements in skin moisture, color, spots, wrinkles, UV spots, and porphyrins in human volunteers.

    International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021
  • Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011
  • Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.

    Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022
  • Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.

    BMC Oral Health, 2019
  • Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.

    Molecules, 2025
  • Plant-derived squalane protected human dermal fibroblasts against UVA-induced damage by counteracting ROS formation, suppressing apoptosis-related proteins p53, caspase-3, caspase-9, and PARP, and restoring the pro-survival p-Akt/mTOR pathway.

    Antioxidants, 2025
  • Artemisia princeps-derived nanovesicles accelerate cell proliferation, decrease senescence-associated beta-galactosidase activity, inhibit MMP-1 activity more effectively than EGCG, and increase procollagen type I expression in human dermal cells and skin models.

    Journal of Extracellular Biology, 2025
  • Artemisia annua aqueous extract increased the itching threshold, inhibited TSLP expression, and promoted FLG mRNA expression in in vitro and in vivo models.

    Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2024
  • Artemisia Capillaris Thunb. extract protects human HaCaT keratinocytes from UVB-induced apoptosis and inflammation by suppressing the cGAS/STING signaling pathway.

    Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology. B, Biology, 2024
  • Probiotic-derived lotion successfully reduced inflammatory acne lesion counts and erythema index comparably to 2.5% benzoyl peroxide in patients with mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris, while causing fewer side effects.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
  • Lactobacillus plantarum extracellular vesicles modulated extracellular matrix related gene expression in vitro and suppressed wrinkle formation and pigmentation in clinical trials.

    Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2022
  • Topical application of a postbiotic Saccharomyces and Lactobacillus ferment complex for 28 days significantly modulated the scalp microbiome and achieved a 100% sensitive scalp syndrome alleviation effect in Chinese women with sensitive scalp syndrome.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2023

Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Goat Milk, Probiotics, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Chamomile Extract, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Cucumis Sativus Extract, Allantoin, Panthenol Vitamin B5, Sodium Pca, Lactic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum

Behind this fit score

Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

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