Vitamin C Hydrating Toner Mist

New Look Oxygen-C Hydrating Facial Mist Toner 100ml

DESCRIPTION

New & improved formula! Now with added HA

TARGETS
+ DEHYDRATED SKIN
+ DRY SKIN
+ LACKLUSTRE SKIN
+ UNEVEN TEXTURE & TONE

Kakadu Plum Extract
Helps to shield skin against premature ageing from free radical damage caused by UV exposure.

Aloe Vera (Gel) Juice and Betaine
Support and strengthen the skin’s natural moisture barrier by binding water to the skin for instant hydration and long-term moisturisation.

Hyaluronic Acid
Provides excellent hydration leaving skin perfectly moisturised, smooth, elastic and fresh.

Paraben and Sulphate Free. Oil Free. Alcohol Free.

As featured by Jayde @drivenbybeauty on TikTok & Instagram:

"I love this right after a shower or a face cleanse AM / PM @skinphysics is affordable skincare 🪄" Link to video here

Directions

After cleansing, spray onto palm of hands and pat gently onto clean skin. Use as desired throughout the day to keep skin hydrated.

Ingredients

Aqua (Water), Betaine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Propanediol, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Parfum, Xylitol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glucose, Bisabolol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Copper Gluconate.

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The Case for a Hydrating Toner After 40

If toner makes you think of that sharp, alcohol-heavy liquid from the 80s and 90s that left skin tight and stripped — that is not this.

The old generation of toners worked by removing oil. For oily teenage skin, that had some logic. For mature skin? It was counterproductive. Stripping the surface of your skin makes it harder to retain moisture, not easier.

A hydrating toner is a fundamentally different product. Applied after cleansing, it delivers an immediate wave of moisture — helping to refresh the skin's surface and laying down a hydration base before any serums or moisturiser go on. Think of it as priming the surface so actives can absorb properly, rather than sitting on top of a less-resilient skin surface.

After 40, sebum production naturally slows. Skin becomes more easily disrupted and slower to recover its hydration after cleansing. A hydrating first layer — applied while skin is still slightly damp — seals in that moisture before it evaporates.

Adding Vitamin C to that first step means you are delivering antioxidant support at the very start of your routine. The Kakadu Plum extract in this formula is one of nature's most concentrated sources of Vitamin C, supporting skin's antioxidant defence against the visible effects of daily environmental stress. Kakadu Plum is an Australian native botanical with one of the world's highest concentrations of natural Vitamin C — a provenance story no global skincare brand can match.

Morning routine with this toner:
Cleanse → Vitamin C Hydrating Toner Mist → Serum → Moisturiser + SPF

Or use it as your Vitamin C step and skip a separate serum entirely:
Cleanse → Vitamin C Hydrating Toner Mist → Moisturiser + SPF

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Vitamin C Toner — Your Questions Answered

What does a toner do for skin?

A toner is applied after cleansing and before serums. A hydrating toner — like this one — helps to refresh the skin's surface after cleansing, delivers an immediate layer of moisture, and prepares skin to absorb subsequent products more effectively. It is the first step in your active skincare routine, not a stripping step.

Is toner good for mature skin?

A hydrating toner is well suited to mature skin. After 40, skin produces less natural oil and the skin's surface becomes more easily disrupted. A hydrating toner applied after cleansing replenishes moisture before it evaporates and supports a healthy surface for serums and moisturiser to work from. Avoid alcohol-based toners, which can be drying for mature skin.

How do you use a Vitamin C toner?

After cleansing, spray a small amount onto your palms and pat gently onto damp skin — or mist directly onto the face and pat to press the product in. Follow immediately with your serum and moisturiser. Use in the morning so the antioxidant support sits under your SPF for the day. This formula can also be misted throughout the day for a hydration refresh.

What is the difference between a toner and a serum?

A toner prepares the skin — it refreshes and preps the surface, delivers surface-level hydration, and primes the skin's surface for what comes next. A serum is a concentrated treatment product targeting specific concerns like brightening, firmness, or texture. Toner goes first; serum second. Some toners, like this one, include active ingredients such as Vitamin C, which allows them to do double duty as a prep and treatment step.

Should I use toner before or after serum?

Toner goes before serum — always. The role of a toner is to prepare the skin, prepare skin after cleansing, and create an optimal surface for serums to absorb into. Applying serum directly onto uncleansed or unprepped skin can reduce how well it penetrates. For best results: cleanse, then toner, then serum, then moisturiser, then SPF in the morning.

What is the best toner for women over 40 in Australia?

Look for a toner that hydrates rather than strips — formulated without alcohol, with ingredients that support the look and feel of comfortable, resilient skin. This Skin Physics Vitamin C Hydrating Toner Mist combines Kakadu Plum extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Aloe Vera, and Betaine to deliver hydration and antioxidant support in one lightweight step, at $19.95. Australian-owned and formulated for mature skin.