BYOMA Balancing Face Mist for oily skin
Tri-Ceramide Complex
Probiotics
Allantoin
Glycerin
Lactobacillus FermentHigh
- HighOily Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for oily skin; a few toners fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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
- Highly suitable for your oily skin due to the humectant action of butylene glycol and glycerin, complemented by ceramides and cholesterol for effective barrier repair.
- Offers moderate benefits for oily shine with lactic acid providing gentle exfoliation and ceramides supporting your skin's barrier.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your oily skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use your hydrating toner in your AM and PM routine every day to keep skin fresh.
- Apply this product after cleansing and before your moisturizer or SPF.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the hydrating toner into your skin and let it absorb.
- Apply the hydrating toner on slightly damp skin to help it absorb better.
- Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your very first use.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 1000+ reviewsUsers with dry, sensitive, and dehydrated skin frequently praise this mist for its ability to instantly hydrate and soothe irritation without causing stinging or redness. While the formula is widely appreciated for supporting the skin barrier and reducing tightness, a significant number of users find the spray mechanism too aggressive, often describing it as a direct "squirt" rather than a fine mist.
Highlights
Hydrating and refreshing Mostly Mentioned
- “feels refreshing on the skin”
- “instantly quenches thirst”
- “sip of ice water for my face”
- “leaves skin feeling hydrated and clean”
Soothing and barrier support Often Mentioned
- “calming and soothing ingredients”
- “doesn't sting or upset the skin”
- “supports microbiome”
- “helps maintain balance”
Suitable for sensitive skin Often Mentioned
- “great for sensitive skin”
- “no sensitivities”
- “doesn't aggravate my skin”
- “fragrance-free is brilliant”
Aggressive spray Often Mentioned
- “feels like someone sneezing on you”
- “spray is a little aggressive”
- “mist action is a little hose-like”
- “sprays slightly more than other mists”
Lightweight and non-sticky Sometimes Noted
- “feels weightless on the skin”
- “sinks in quickly”
- “no sticky residue”
- “absorbs well into the skin”
Packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “leaks terribly”
- “pump stopped working”
- “bottle leaks when traveling”
- “defective nozzle”
Skin reactions Rarely Noted
- “triggered my acne”
- “made me itch”
- “burning sensation”
- “left my skin uncomfortable”
Unpleasant scent Rarely Noted
- “smells weird”
- “smell is a bit off”
- “has a chemical scent”
- “scent is not the best”
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Questions and answers
What makes BYOMA Balancing Face Mist a great fit for oily skin?
BYOMA Balancing Face Mist is a great fit for oily skin because ingredients like butylene glycol and glycerin draw in moisture, while ceramides and cholesterol help repair your skin barrier. It also features lactic acid to gently exfoliate and control oily shine without harsh irritation.
Which ingredients make this toner a good fit for oily skin?
Butylene glycol and glycerin make this toner a good fit by pulling in moisture, while ceramides and cholesterol help repair your skin barrier. Lactic acid gently exfoliates to help manage oily shine, and the formula avoids harsh ingredients so it is unlikely to irritate your skin.
What do Ceramides do for oily skin?
Ceramides help oily skin by balancing moisture levels and strengthening the skin barrier without feeling heavy or greasy. This type of skin needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that control excess oil while keeping the surface smooth and calm.
What do Probiotics do for oily skin?
Probiotics help oily skin by balancing the skin microbiome and reducing the bacteria that cause acne breakouts and redness. Topical products with probiotics may also help keep pores clear and calm inflammation while keeping the skin comfortably hydrated.
International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021Experimental Dermatology, 2019
Where does this toner go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This hydrating toner fits into your morning routine right after cleansing and before your moisturizer. It is also included in your weekly routine after your cleansing mask.
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this hydrating toner with retinol by applying the toner first to add moisture, followed by your retinol treatment. Using a barrier-supporting product like this helps reduce the dryness and irritation that often come with retinol use.
How often should I use this toner?
You can use this hydrating toner daily in your morning routine as recommended for your oily skin. Glycerin and butylene glycol help boost skin hydration while ceramides support your skin barrier.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Journal of Controlled Release, 2022
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
BYOMA Balancing Face Mist is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for oily skin because it has an excellent safety profile without harsh ingredients. It helps keep your skin balanced using glycerin and butylene glycol to hydrate without heaviness.
Journal of Controlled Release, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Is this toner fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
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, 2017Dipropylene glycol, propylene glycol, and butylene glycol increased molecular mobility in stratum corneum lipids and affected keratin filaments, with butylene glycol and propylene glycol providing significant permeation enhancement.
Journal of Controlled Release, 2022Topical application of a ceramide complex cream significantly ameliorated lactic acid sensations and increased stratum corneum total ceramide content in 39 female subjects with sensitive skin compared with placebo.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2018A canine-specific ceramide complex consisting of a 4:1 ratio of CER [NS] to [EOP] reduced proinflammatory cytokine expression, upregulated skin barrier-related genes and enzymes, improved stratum corneum organization, and accelerated skin barrier repair in vitro and in vivo.
Animals, 2026Topical gel containing chitosan, 0.2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol did not improve postoperative comfort regarding swelling and pain, but improved the wound's aesthetic appearance following impacted lower third molar extraction compared to no gel.
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016A topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin, and dexpanthenol significantly reduced postoperative pain, trismus, swelling, and analgesic consumption, while improving wound healing after third molar surgery compared to a placebo.
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020An overnight patch containing Allium cepa extract and allantoin safely promotes scar healing after dermatologic surgery, resulting in significantly greater reductions in observer- and patient-assessed POSAS scores compared to no treatment.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2018The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012Probiotic-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, 2022Topical 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, 2021Lactobacillus 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
Ingredients
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Sorbitol, Ceramide Np, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Lactobacillus Ferment, Bifida Ferment Filtrate, Stearic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Oleic Acid, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Allantoin, Panthenol, Lactic Acid, Betaine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid
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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