The just-launched Cosmic Silk Hydrating Milky Toner ($16) from Bubble Skincare is already being dubbed a “glaze for your face,” but there’s much more going on beneath its silky surface. Hailed as a next-gen toner-meets-treatment step, this lightweight formula was designed to do far more than prep your skin. It hydrates, soothes and visibly plumps, making it a barrier-boosting essential for dry, stressed-out complexions.
At just $16, Cosmic Silk is rich in barrier-supporting ingredients and is backed by impressive clinical results. And according to New York dermatologist Marisa Garshick, MD, it’s a must-try for anyone dealing with dryness, irritation or general skin sensitivity.
“This product is good for all skin types,” says Dr. Garshick, “but is especially good for those with dry or sensitive skin as it also helps to soothe the skin and reduce irritation.” Cosmic Silk was developed with a barrier-repair mindset, powered by calming botanicals and a multi-layered hydration strategy.
“Some of the key ingredients focus on supporting the skin’s natural healing barrier including oleic acid and linoleic acid which are essential fatty acids, plant-based ceramides as well as hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and maple sap water,” Dr. Garshick explains. “Arnica and allantoin helps to calm and soothe the skin.”
The results speak for themselves. In a consumer trial of 104 people, 98 percent of people said it felt gentle on sensitive or irritated skin, and 96 percent said their parched skin felt rehydrated.
In a longer four-week study, 91 percent of participants experienced an increase in moisturization, while 82 percent reported an improvement in skin plumpness—two markers of a visibly healthier skin barrier.
Lightweight and fast-absorbing, the toner can be pressed into skin right after cleansing and before your go-to serum or moisturizer. And while it’s an ideal prep step in any routine, the results are anything but basic.
