Beekman 1802 Milk Shake for combination skin
Sodium Hyaluronate
Squalane
Artemisia Vulgaris
Goat Milk
Lactobacillus Extract
High
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for combination skin; a few toners fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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 combination skin, the glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide excellent hydration while squalane balances without overwhelming oily areas.
- Artemisia Vulgaris Extract and goat milk offer additional soothing benefits, supporting your goal of managing oily shine.
- The product is safe for your skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this hydrating toner in your AM and PM routines. Start 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin likes it.
- Apply this hydrating toner after your cleanser and before your moisturizer or SPF. This keeps your skin balanced and ready.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the hydrating toner into your skin with your hands. Let it ⏳absorb for a minute before the next step.
- Apply the hydrating toner on slightly damp skin to help it absorb better. Clean skin gives the best results for your oily shine goal.
- Avoid the eye area when using your hydrating toner. Always do a quick patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 900+ reviewsThis 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 a great fit for combination skin?
Beekman 1802 Milk Shake is a great fit for your combination skin because glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide deep hydration, while squalane balances moisture without making oily spots feel heavy. Goat milk and Artemisia Vulgaris Extract help calm your skin and manage oily shine, and the gentle formula is very unlikely to cause irritation.
Which ingredients make this toner a good fit for combination skin?
Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate make this toner a great fit by delivering deep hydration, while squalane balances moisture without making oily areas heavy. Artemisia vulgaris extract and goat milk help calm the skin and support your goal of managing oily shine.
What does Hyaluronic Acid do for combination skin?
Hyaluronic acid is a great fit for combination skin because it quenches dry areas with a boost of hydration while keeping oily zones balanced. Regular use helps smooth out fine lines and makes your skin feel soft and plump without causing irritation.
Dermatology and Therapy, 2021Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011
What does Squalane do for combination skin?
Squalane helps keep combination skin soft and smooth by locking in moisture without feeling heavy or greasy. It supports the skin barrier and provides lightweight hydration that works well for both dry and oily areas.
Skin Health and Disease, 2024Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 2025
Where does it go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This hydrating toner is a great fit for your combination skin and goes after cleansing in your morning routine, and after your cleansing mask and before your treatment in your weekly routine. It helps keep your skin soft and hydrated while balancing oily shine without any 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 first to hydrate your skin before adding your retinol treatment. This approach helps keep your skin comfortable and is unlikely to cause irritation.
How often should I use it?
You can use this hydrating toner daily in your morning routine after cleansing and before moisturizing. It brings great hydration and keeps your skin calm without making oily areas heavier.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This toner is unlikely to cause breakouts or clog pores on combination skin, as it is a great fit with a very low number of complaints about acne. Its lightweight formula hydrates dry areas while balancing oily zones without feeling heavy.
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, 2017Topical 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, 2011Topical 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, 2022Treatment 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, 2019Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.
Molecules, 2025Plant-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, 2025Artemisia 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, 2025Artemisia 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, 2024Artemisia 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, 2024Probiotic-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, 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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