Then I Met You Birch Milk Refining Toner

Then I Met You

Birch Milk Refining Toner

face toner

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
57%
Combination (dry)
57%
Balanced
87%
Combination (oily)
83%
Oily
83%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
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The Birch Milk Refining Toner is a perfect marriage between a hydrating Korean toner and an exfoliating Western acid treatment. Its gentle-yet-effective formulation helps to prevent breakouts for soft, supple and clear skin. With a base of over 86% birch juice, squalane, glycerin and sodium hyaluronate, the Birch Milk Refining Toner preps and hydrates skin, while an optimal 1% blend of AHAs (glycolic and lactic acid) and PHA (gluconolactone) smooth out fine lines, brighten skin and refine pores.

Key Insights

Benefits

5
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Smooths Bumpy Skin
Soothing

Active Ingredients

4
AHA PHA Hyaluronic acid Vitamin B5 (panthenol)

Risks

1
Synthetic polymer

About Birch Milk Refining Toner

Overview

Birch Milk Refining Toner is a lightweight toner from Then I Met You, a brand based in USA. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 32 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Butylene Glycol, Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate and Trehalose.

Brightening: Moderate. Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks, and here that comes from Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Gluconolactone and Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract.

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter and Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract.

Cell renewal: Moderate. Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover, and here that comes from Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid and Gluconolactone.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced, Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, oil control and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free and microplastic-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.

Where it fits in a routine

It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after cleansing, before serums. Apply to slightly damp skin so the humectants have water to hold on to.

This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • No fragrance or declared allergens
  • No essential oils
  • No drying alcohol
  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • 3 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin
  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

Sensitive skin

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 13 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 9 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Evens Skin Tone 4 ingredients

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Soothing 4 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Smooths Bumpy Skin 1 ingredient

    Refines texture by gently exfoliating rough, uneven patches

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Dark Spot Fading Oil Control Pore Minimizer

None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.

Key ingredients

The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Acetic acid, hydroxy-

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Smooths Bumpy Skin

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Hydration

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane

Hydration Anti-Aging

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is the fat obtained from the fruit of the Shea Tree, Butyrospernum parkii, Sapotaceae

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing

12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

D-Glucono-1,5-lactone

Evens Skin Tone Anti-Aging Hydration

13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, alpha-D-glucopyranosyl

Hydration
Panthenol Vitamin B5 (panthenol)

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol

Hydration Soothing

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter is the oily fat obtained from the seeds of Astrocaryum murumuru, Arecaceae

Hydration

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration High

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support Low

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control None

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening Moderate

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Moderate

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal Moderate

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (5)

Supporting ingredients (27)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice 1,2-hexanediol Butylene Glycol Glycerin Sodium Citrate Squalane Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Althaea Officinalis Leaf Extract Water Sodium Phytate Trehalose Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract Rosa Damascena Flower Water Sodium Surfactin Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter Mangifera Indica Seed Butter Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract Illicium Verum Fruit Extract Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Extract Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate Styrene/vp Copolymer Tromethamine Ethylhexylglycerin Caprylyl Glycol Inulin Lauryl Carbamate

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • Fragrance-free
  • Essential-oil-free
  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • Oil-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Use with caution

  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)

    Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • BHA (salicylic acid)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • PHAs (gluconolactone)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • Benzoyl peroxide

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Toning" step.

  • Apply to slightly damp skin so the humectants have water to hold on to.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
3 ingredients could feed malassezia: Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive skin
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Recorded ingredient risks
Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 32 ingredients on the label.

7
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

6
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

6
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

5
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

4
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

4
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

4
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

3
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

3
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

2
Soothing

Calms visible redness and irritation

2
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

Estimated level
30–80%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice is the sap from the tree, Betula platyphylla japonica, Betulaceae

Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

3 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • US Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations</em>, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2011, pages 5S-16S
  • Skin Research and Technology, November 2007, pages 417-24
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, September 1985, pages 223-248
4 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
5 Sodium Citrate Chelator
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Chelator, pH adjuster

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Trisodium citrate

Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
5 scientific references
  • Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und Verwandte Gebiete, December 2017, pages 987-993
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, July 2014, pages 277-287
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, October 2012, pages 20-23
  • DermatoEndocrinology, July-December 2012, pages 253-258
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, September 2011, pages 990-1000
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active, pH adjuster

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Acetic acid, hydroxy-

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Smooths Bumpy Skin
5 scientific references
  • Molecules, April 2018, 23(4), ePublication
  • DNA Cell Biology, February 2017, pages 177-187
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, October 2015, pages 21-26
  • BioMed Research International, 2015, Volume 2015
  • Dermatology Research and Practice, February 2015, Volume 2015
8 Lactic Acid Humectant
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active, pH adjuster

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Hydration
9 scientific references
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, April 2020, pages 116-126
  • International Journal of Dermatology, March 2019, ePublication
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, October 2018, pages 491-497
  • International Journal of Dermatology, September 2018, ePublication
  • Molecules, April 2018, ePublication
  • Journal of the American Dental Association, April 2016, pages 255-263
  • Cutis, January 2016, pages E9-E11
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, November 2010, pages 135-142
  • The Journal of Dermatology, January 2006, pages 16-22
9 Squalane Emollient
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane

Hydration Anti-Aging
9 scientific references
  • Cosmetics Ingredient Review, 2019, ePublication
  • ACS Open, July 2017, pages 3, 989–3, 996
  • Indian Journal of Dermatology, May-June 2016, pages 279-297
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, June 2014, pages 25-32
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, January-February 2013, pages 59-66
  • Advances in Food and Nutrition Research, 2012, pages 223-233
  • Molecules, January 2009, pages 540-554
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2006, pages 2, 430-2, 437
  • Free Radical Research, April 2002, pages 471-477
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is the fat obtained from the fruit of the Shea Tree, Butyrospernum parkii, Sapotaceae

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing
3 scientific references
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, June 2011, pages 45-55
  • Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, October 2003, pages 6, 268-6, 273
  • Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, February 2009, page S41
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Althaea Officinalis Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of the Marsh Mallow, Althaea officinalis L., Malvaceae

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active, Chelator

12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

D-Glucono-1,5-lactone

Evens Skin Tone Anti-Aging Hydration
13 Water Solvent
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
14 Sodium Phytate Chelator
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Chelator

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Myo-Inositol, hexakis(dihydrogen phosphate), sodium salt

15 Trehalose Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, alpha-D-glucopyranosyl

Hydration
7 scientific references
  • Cosmetics, October 2019, pages 1-10
  • Cell Death & Disease, July 2019, pages 1-16
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2019, pages 5S-38S
  • Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, February 2018, pages 2, 965-2, 976
  • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, May 2017, pages 1-6
  • Biomedical Reports, September 2014, pages 755-759
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, June 2011, pages 2, 020-2, 053
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Wintergreen, Gaultheria procumbens L., Ericaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Plant extract

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Rosa Damascena Flower water is an aqueous solution of the steam of the distillate obtained from the flowers of the Damask Rose, Rosa damascena, Rosaceae

18 Sodium Surfactin Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium Surfactin is a peptidelipid composed of amino acids and fatty acids and is produced by the fermentation of Bacillus subtilis

19 Panthenol Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol

Hydration Soothing
7 scientific references
  • The Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2019, pages 534-547
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, January 2019, pages 346-354
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, March 2018, pages 1-51
  • The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, August 2017, pages 173-180
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2011, pages 361-370
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, Volume 3, 2002, pages 427-433
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter is the oily fat obtained from the seeds of Astrocaryum murumuru, Arecaceae

Hydration
8 scientific references
  • Supercharged Hydration
  • How Hyaluronic Acid Benefits Skin
  • What is Dehydrated Skin & How to Choose the Best Products
  • What Your Moisturizer Must Contain
  • Moisturizer Myths You Should Stop Believing Now
  • The Benefits of Glycerin in Skin Care
  • The Best Face Oils for Skin
  • How Facial Oils Help Skin
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter is the fat obtained from the seeds of Theobroma grandiflorum, Sterculiaceae

Anti-Aging Hydration
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Mangifera Indica Seed Butter is the fat obtained from the seeds of the Mango, Mangifera indica L., Anacardiaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Soothing, Plant extract

23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Scutellaria baicalensis, Lamiaceae

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Soothing
5 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, September 2019, pages 1, 353-1, 369
  • PLoS One, February 2017, ePublication
  • Science Bulletin Beijing, July 2016, pages 1, 391-1, 398
  • Planta Medica, June 2013, pages 959-962
  • The Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, December 2011, pages 1, 613-1, 623
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Illicium Verum Fruit Extract is an extract obtained from the fruits of the Star Anise, Illicium verum, Illiciaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Soothing, Plant extract

25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Fennel, Foeniculum vulgare, Umbelliferae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, dodecanoates (1:1) (10 mol glycerol average molar ratio)

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, tetradecanoates (1:1) (10 mol glycerol average molar ratio)

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Texture agent

28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Pyrrolidinone, 1-ethenyl-, polymer with ethenylbenzene

Synthetic polymer
29 Tromethamine pH adjuster
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
pH adjuster

29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • PLoS One, October 2016, ePublication
  • Contact Dermatitis, May 2016, pages 281-288
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2013, pages 5S-21S
  • Personal Care, 2008, pages 1-4
  • Cosmetic Science Technology, 2006, pages 1-11
31 Caprylyl Glycol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Octane-1,2-diol

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Inulin Lauryl Carbamate is the product formed by the reaction of lauryl isocyanate and Inulin

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Birch Milk Refining Toner?

BETULA PLATYPHYLLA JAPONICA JUICE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, GLYCOLIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, SQUALANE, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER, ALTHAEA OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT, GLUCONOLACTONE, WATER, SODIUM PHYTATE, TREHALOSE, GAULTHERIA PROCUMBENS LEAF EXTRACT, ROSA DAMASCENA FLOWER WATER, SODIUM SURFACTIN, PANTHENOL, ASTROCARYUM MURUMURU SEED BUTTER, THEOBROMA GRANDIFLORUM SEED BUTTER, MANGIFERA INDICA SEED BUTTER, SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS ROOT EXTRACT, ILLICIUM VERUM FRUIT EXTRACT, FOENICULUM VULGARE FRUIT EXTRACT, POLYGLYCERYL-10 LAURATE, POLYGLYCERYL-10 MYRISTATE, STYRENE/VP COPOLYMER, TROMETHAMINE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, INULIN LAURYL CARBAMATE.

What are the active ingredients in Birch Milk Refining Toner?

SODIUM HYALURONATE, GLYCOLIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, GLUCONOLACTONE, PANTHENOL.

How do I use Birch Milk Refining Toner?

After cleansing, shake well and dispense Birch Milk Refining Toner into your hands and pat onto face and neck.

What skin types is Birch Milk Refining Toner good for?

Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced, Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.

Is Birch Milk Refining Toner good for sensitive skin?

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Is Birch Milk Refining Toner fungal acne safe?

3 ingredients could feed malassezia: Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Birch Milk Refining Toner while pregnant?

Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.

Is Birch Milk Refining Toner fragrance free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.

Does Birch Milk Refining Toner contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is Birch Milk Refining Toner silicone free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.

Does Birch Milk Refining Toner contain essential oils?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.

Is Birch Milk Refining Toner paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Birch Milk Refining Toner?

It layers well with Azelaic acid, Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, Ceramides. Take more care combining it with Retinoids (retinol, retinal), Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.

When should I apply Birch Milk Refining Toner?

Use it morning and evening, after cleansing, before serums.

How many ingredients does Birch Milk Refining Toner have?

It lists 32 ingredients, of which 5 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Birch Milk Refining Toner?

Then I Met You, a brand based in USA.

Brand
Then I Met You
Country
USA

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