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)
Then I Met You
Birch Milk Refining Toner
face toner
Then I Met You
face toner
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Take the skin testThe 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
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.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Refines texture by gently exfoliating rough, uneven patches
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.
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)
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
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Acetic acid, hydroxy-
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane
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
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
D-Glucono-1,5-lactone
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
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
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
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
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
This product is the "Toning" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 32 ingredients on the label.
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Dissolves and carries everything else
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Forms a film that slows water loss
Calms visible redness and irritation
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
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
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
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)
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
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Trisodium citrate
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Acetic acid, hydroxy-
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane
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
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
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
D-Glucono-1,5-lactone
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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)-
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)
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
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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Elizavecca
Shares 7 key ingredients with Birch Milk Refining Toner: Water, Lactic Acid, Glycerin, Glycolic Acid, Butylene Glycol
SKIN1004
Shares 7 key ingredients with Birch Milk Refining Toner: Water, Glycerin, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Missha
Shares 6 key ingredients with Birch Milk Refining Toner: Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Sodium Hyaluronate
Isntree
Shares 6 key ingredients with Birch Milk Refining Toner: Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Trehalose, Panthenol
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.
SODIUM HYALURONATE, GLYCOLIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, GLUCONOLACTONE, PANTHENOL.
After cleansing, shake well and dispense Birch Milk Refining Toner into your hands and pat onto face and neck.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
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.
Use it morning and evening, after cleansing, before serums.
It lists 32 ingredients, of which 5 are recorded as actives.
Then I Met You, a brand based in USA.
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