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Why it’s worth it: The Saccharomyces Ferment 30% Milky Toner is a treat for sensitive skin, smoothing, soothing, and brightening all the while. Yeast ferment is the star of the show, a nutrient-rich ingredient that acts as a natural humectant. The formula begins working in around eight hours to strengthen the skin barrier and boost hydration.

Tester feedback: “I love, love hydrating toners, but when I’m dealing with texture and post-breakout dark spots, I reach for something with a little exfoliating oomph,” says commerce editor Sarah Han. “The Saccharomyces Ferment 30% Milky Toner is so gentle, you’d barely even know it has exfoliating properties. But thanks to fermented yeast, it sweeps away dead skin cells like a dream”.

“Testing for Best of Beauty in the dead of winter can make for dry, sensitive skin,” Gutierrez explained. “Thankfully, this hydrating toner made its way to my testing bin, where it was love at first reusable cleansing pad pat. After shaking a generous amount of milky liquid onto the pad, I dabbed the water-like formula all over my cleansed complexion morning and night before following up with the rest of my skin-care routine. I’ve gone through a few bottles since, and my clear, glowy skin has this toner to thank.”