Tirtir Milk Skin Toner: a Guru Score of 73% from 12 experts

What the experts use it for.

The concerns the experts tie this product to, in their own words. Paid and founder takes don't count.

Irritated or reactive skin3 experts

“I love how it soothes the skin as well.”

Sincerely Miss Ash, watch at 3:42

Skin barrier support3 experts

“It really helps reinforce the moisture barrier and calm that post-cleanse tightness.”

Dr. Aleksandra Brown, watch at 3:09

Breakouts and acne1 expert

“For acne-prone skin there's only one ingredient of note and that's carbomer.”

No BS Beauty, watch at 9:14

Excess oil and shine1 expert

“It did a good job removing rest of oil and stuff for my skin.”

No BS Beauty, watch at 1:41

Redness1 expert

“I love that it reduces the look of facial redness as well.”

Sincerely Miss Ash, watch at 5:01

Dehydrated skin1 expert

“If you've got more dehydrated skin, go for the original.”

Mad About Skin, watch at 4:45

Dull skin1 expert

“It's one of the most glowy products in this video, it gives you that instant glass skin effect.”

AliceintheRabbitHole, watch at 4:05

What the gurus are saying.

Every take we've logged from this product's reviews across YouTube. Click any row to watch the moment they said it.

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Sincerely Miss Ash

196k subs

~Yay

"It's very soothing, calming, and moisturizing, but it doesn't provide the same amount of glow and luminosity to the skin as the ampule. [...] This would be great to use before the ceramic milk ampule or in replacement of that serum. It's very lightweight and [...] dries down quite skin-like, but it provides your skin with a lot of moisture. I love that it reduces the look of facial redness as well. It's perfect for everyday twice a day, fragrance-free, and great for all skin types."

All 3 takes from Sincerely Miss Ash

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"It never causes peeling with other skincare products. It sits nice underneath sunscreen and makeup. I use this right after cleansing and I absolutely love this toner. [...] I love how it soothes the skin as well. If your skin barrier is a little compromised, this would be a great addition to incorporate to heal your skin to get it back where it should be. [...] It spreads really nicely. There is no sticky or tackiness at all, but you will have a little bit of a glow to your skin."

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"I actually just purchased this a couple of weeks ago and I am really impressed with this. [...] I really like this because it's like a true toner. It does have a milkiness to it but it's even more thin and lightweight than the serum. [...] This is a very moisturizing nourishing toner but it's also quite brightening on the skin as well. [...] Because I've only used it for a couple weeks I haven't really noticed that yet but in time this can be a very brightening toner because of the ingredients."

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"It's very soothing, calming, and moisturizing, but it doesn't provide the same amount of glow and luminosity to the skin as the ampule. [...] This would be great to use before the ceramic milk ampule or in replacement of that serum. It's very lightweight and [...] dries down quite skin-like, but it provides your skin with a lot of moisture. I love that it reduces the look of facial redness as well. It's perfect for everyday twice a day, fragrance-free, and great for all skin types."

Dr. Jenny Liu

324k subs

~Yay

"And then of course there's TIRTIR's milky toner too. I think all of these products are wonderful, you don't need to use them seven times in succession, honestly one time is all you need, and if [...] it's got a bit more density and body to it, you can layer it after your serum to replace your moisturizer in the summertime."

All 2 takes from Dr. Jenny Liu

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"I'm personally a big fan of their milky toner. Their [...] Mask Fit Red Cushion [...] is a cushion foundation that offers great coverage that's also buildable and lasts all day but also has this hydrated glassy skin finish that is smooth and pretty and lasts through heat and humidity. [...] It feels light on your skin without that heavy foundation feel or look and looks natural but yet great coverage, and you can build on that. [...] It doesn't break out acne-prone skin."

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"And then of course there's TIRTIR's milky toner too. I think all of these products are wonderful, you don't need to use them seven times in succession, honestly one time is all you need, and if [...] it's got a bit more density and body to it, you can layer it after your serum to replace your moisturizer in the summertime."

Dr. Aleksandra Brown

153k subs

~Yay

"This is a super gentle hydrating toner that soothes and calms the skin while also prepping it for the rest of your skin care routine. [...] I find that this particular hydrating toner preps my skin for the rest of my routine. It gives me an extra opportunity to hydrate. It helps reinforce that moisture barrier and calm the post-cleanse tightness, if you have any. It layers really nice under all the serums and creams, and improves makeup laydown."

All 2 takes from Dr. Aleksandra Brown

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"This is a super gentle hydrating toner that soothes and calms the skin while also prepping it for the rest of your skin care routine. [...] I find that this particular hydrating toner preps my skin for the rest of my routine. It gives me an extra opportunity to hydrate. It helps reinforce that moisture barrier and calm the post-cleanse tightness, if you have any. It layers really nice under all the serums and creams, and improves makeup laydown."

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"The Torriden Milk Skin Toner is a really gentle hydrating toner. It soothes and calms the skin while also prepping it for the rest of your skincare. It really helps reinforce the moisture barrier and calm that post-cleanse tightness. It layers seamlessly under serums and creams, and it really improves even your makeup application. I think it's ideal for really dry, sensitive, irritated skin, especially in the winter months."

CYoung

96k subs

~Yay

"If you have oily or combo skin I don't recommend it, it will make your skin feel too tacky. It's a normal milky toner with middle hydration, but if [...] your skin is dry, mature, and not in a tropical climate, you [...] will love it so much because it's so hydrating and it also works like a great primer, sticking well on your skin. Both this and Tonymoly are great, I highly recommend this one for dry skin types."

All 3 takes from CYoung

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"If you have oily or combo skin I don't recommend it, it will make your skin feel too tacky. It's a normal milky toner with middle hydration, but if [...] your skin is dry, mature, and not in a tropical climate, you [...] will love it so much because it's so hydrating and it also works like a great primer, sticking well on your skin. Both this and Tonymoly are great, I highly recommend this one for dry skin types."

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"TirTir's milk toner is really good for dry skin, and their toner in general is really hydrating."

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"This is from the bestselling cushion brand in Japan, it's not that famous in Korea, but I bought it because there were so many requests. If you have dry skin, this is amazing, I highly recommend it for dry, thin, or mature skin. It has a milky texture but when you apply it, it sticks to your face almost like a glue stick, you can feel it's sticky, and because of that texture it doesn't evaporate off the skin quickly, which matters for thin or mature skin."

Mad About Skin

734k subs

~Yay

"Just about every celebrity, content creator, and influencer is using it and raving about it. I like it. What I will say is they do two viscosities, or two formulas: a light and the traditional. The traditional is great if you have a dryness-prone skin type. The light is great if you have a more oily skin type and need that lighter weight and finish. The key to success with this product is choosing the one that aligns with your individual skin's needs."

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"Just about every celebrity, content creator, and influencer is using it and raving about it. I like it. What I will say is they do two viscosities, or two formulas: a light and the traditional. The traditional is great if you have a dryness-prone skin type. The light is great if you have a more oily skin type and need that lighter weight and finish. The key to success with this product is choosing the one that aligns with your individual skin's needs."

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"Hydrate, plump, great for anti-aging. But yeah, I think my main issue with this is the brand don't sell it very well. They call it a milky toner, what they should be calling is like the perfect anti-aging essence, that was how I would brand it, because I think it's so good. I paid six pounds for this and you get 150 mil, it's quite affordable I would say. Of all the products I mentioned today, this is definitely my top three of these best sellers. So so good and worthy of a place on this list."

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"Overall, I'm going to give this eight out of 10. I love the ingredients, I think the price point is divine, the packaging is really expensive and bougie feeling for what we're actually paying, and I think it's a really nice, well thought through toner. Do I think it's the world's best toner? No. Do I think it's an entire skincare routine in one? No. I still would want to use some additional peptides, some vitamin C, some sunscreen [...] alongside it."

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"It's like a drink for the skin. Your skin will love it and it will just soak up all that hydration and calm and soothe at the same time. This is really the product that first went viral and kickstarted the milky toner craze. [...] They do now do a light version, which is just a bit lighter on the humectant. So, not as hydrating, but a lighter finish. If you've got oily skin, go for the light version. If you've got more dehydrated skin, go for the original."

April Basi

72k subs

~Mixed

"It's best for all skin types wanting lightweight hydration and brightening properties, but in all honesty I think this is just a niacinamide toner. I don't think it would pair well with a ton of products because of the ingredient profile, so it's not going to be my top choice for ceramides or barrier repair. And if you have oily combination skin, I would probably stay away from this because it contains a good amount of oils."

Kelly Driscoll

91k subs

~Nay

"I really don't like this toner and it definitely gained a lot of interest and popularity. [...] They are really focusing in on the chamomile extract that they're using in the formula. This actually does have soothing and anti-inflammatory properties for the skin, but it is definitely an extract that can cause some sensitivity issues for certain folks with very sensitive skin."

All 2 takes from Kelly Driscoll

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"I really don't like this toner and it definitely gained a lot of interest and popularity. [...] They are really focusing in on the chamomile extract that they're using in the formula. This actually does have soothing and anti-inflammatory properties for the skin, but it is definitely an extract that can cause some sensitivity issues for certain folks with very sensitive skin."

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"I recently retested it in 2026 and [...] it still holds up the same way, my skin is stronger now but I still get that mild irritation [...] with consistent use, and I still find the texture pretty off-putting, ranking pretty low among the cream and milk toners I've tried. I'm still rating it a seven out of ten. It's definitely not a fit for sensitive skin."

Dr Dray

2.69M subs

~Mixed

"I've been using this like I said started towards the end of December throughout January rather enjoying it no problems with it it's hydrating it's moisturizing I don't really notice it to be frank I'll finish it up but would I go right back to it would I go out of my way to purchase a full size bottle no really glad that I got the travel bottle because that's just enough."

AliceintheRabbitHole

59k subs

~Yay

"This is one of the most moisturizing options in this whole video, very softening and it really supports your skin barrier. The ingredients list actually matches what's printed on the box, panthenol, oat, niacinamide, so you know exactly what you're getting. It's one of the most glowy products in this video, it gives you that instant glass skin effect."

All 5 takes from AliceintheRabbitHole

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"This had its moment of being a viral product, and yet I don't hear that much about it anymore. It's nice, it is a nice toner, but I think that maybe it's a nice toner because it's a little more of an essence."

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"This is one of the most moisturizing options in this whole video, very softening and it really supports your skin barrier. The ingredients list actually matches what's printed on the box, panthenol, oat, niacinamide, so you know exactly what you're getting. It's one of the most glowy products in this video, it gives you that instant glass skin effect."

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"The original Milk Skin Toner is a very moisturizing toner, perfect for my dry skin type. It has this hefty, somewhat tacky feel that vanishes once you put your moisturizer on top, but it does feel heavy, which is exactly why they released a light version for other skin types. It has niacinamide plus a full list of humectants like panthenol and glycerin, and a lot of plant extracts, which can be great but can also be irritating for some people. I love the glass bottle packaging."

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"Their original milk toner, oh, I love it so much, but I have to admit I don't know if people with oily skin would love it, or people who don't like to feel their skincare on their face, because you will feel that toner, it is heavy, it is heavy."

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"Compared to the Farmacy Honey Milk Hydrating Essence, [...] the Tirtir Milk Skin Toner [...] has a better opening in its packaging and looks [...] a bit thicker, but with different ingredients it still gives you similar hydration and light moisturizing properties. I don't think you need both, [...] this really just demonstrates you don't need every new skincare release the hype gets you excited about."

No BS Beauty

89k subs

~Yay

"It's definitely on that tackier side but very hydrating for soothing. It will soothe most skin unless you're sensitive to some of those fragrance ingredients like witch hazel. I liked it. My skin is super sensitive and I'm very sensitive to fragrance. I didn't notice any scent, so I would say this product is unscented but not fragrance-free. [...] This is pretty well suited to dry, oily, and acne-prone skin types. It's pretty suited for most skin types except for sensitive skin."

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"Feels nice on the skin though. I'm a big fan of peptides and ceramides and rice bran and centella and chamomile. It feels nice on the skin and it's on sale right now, [...] normally like 30 bucks but I think it was like 14 bucks right now. The bottle's big and it'll probably last a long time. [...] It did a good job removing rest of oil and stuff for my skin. [...] I like it so far."

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"It's definitely on that tackier side but very hydrating for soothing. It will soothe most skin unless you're sensitive to some of those fragrance ingredients like witch hazel. I liked it. My skin is super sensitive and I'm very sensitive to fragrance. I didn't notice any scent, so I would say this product is unscented but not fragrance-free. [...] This is pretty well suited to dry, oily, and acne-prone skin types. It's pretty suited for most skin types except for sensitive skin."

Robert Welsh

1.11M subs

~Yay

"I'm wearing the Tirtir Milk Skin Toner. [...] I just love this formula. That liquid, that like liquid concealer formula. I'm just such a huge fan of. Like, don't get me wrong, I do like a heavy thick cream when necessary. But a lot of the time it's like just not necessary."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide has evidence behind it for redness, uneven tone and supporting the skin barrier, and it is usually well tolerated even by skin that reacts to most things.

Source: DermNet

Ceramides

Ceramides are part of the skin's own barrier, and moisturisers built around them have evidence for holding water in and settling the tightness and flaking that come with a damaged barrier.

Source: DermNet

Humectants and emollients

Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.

Source: DermNet

Frequently asked.

What is Tirtir Milk Skin Toner?

A milky, hydrating toner from Tirtir, available in a light and a traditional version, designed to hydrate skin and prep it for the rest of a skincare routine.

Is Tirtir Milk Skin Toner worth it?

The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 73%.

What is Tirtir Milk Skin Toner's Guru Score?

Tirtir Milk Skin Toner holds a Guru Score of 73%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 12 expert reviewers we have collected. At least one expert has named it a Top Pick in its category.

What is Tirtir Milk Skin Toner good for, according to the experts?

In their reviews, experts say Tirtir Milk Skin Toner is good for irritated or reactive skin (3 experts), skin barrier support (3 experts), breakouts and acne (1 expert), excess oil and shine (1 expert), redness (1 expert) and dehydrated skin (1 expert).