A clear bottle of Ekseption Monsoon Mist toning mist with a gold pump collar and white spray top, centered on a white background with several transparent bubble overlays.

monsoon mist tone & peel

Ultra-refreshing hydrating toning mist. Neutralises residual acids and enhances product penetration.

$56.95

Size:

400mL

Variant

Complete your routine

Targets / Benefits

Completion of cleansing process

Residual acid neutralisation

Dehydration and dryness

Excess oil and uneven skin tone

Reduced product penetration

Luminosity and skin radiance

Enhanced treatment efficacy

Why You'll Love It

Most toning lotions either hydrate or tone — rarely both — and fewer still actually enhance the penetration of what comes next. Monsoon Mist Tone & Peel does all three because Sodium Lactate functions as a Natural Moisturising Factor (something the skin naturally contains) while simultaneously neutralising any free acids left on the skin surface after cleansing with exfoliating cleansers. This matters because residual acids can interfere with product absorption and irritate sensitive skin. The slightly alkaline pH causes controlled swelling of corneocytes — a technical approach that sounds complex but means one thing: dramatically enhanced penetration of subsequent serums, treatments, and creams. The multi-humectant blend (Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Triethylene Glycol) works synergistically to hydrate at multiple levels, which means skin feels soft, plump, and prepared for treatment rather than stripped and dry like conventional toners. This bridges the gap between cleansing and active treatment perfectly: it completes the cleanse, neutralises potential irritants, hydrates deeply, and sets up the skin to absorb everything that comes next at maximum efficacy. For clients using exfoliating cleansers, vitamin C serums, or retinol treatments, this is the essential middle step that makes everything work better.

How To Use

After cleansing, apply toning mist by spraying it over face and neck. Do not rinse off. Follow with the rest of your morning or evening skincare routine. For daytime, finish with a broad-spectrum sunscreen. Once opened, use within 6 months.

Full Ingredient List

Aqua (Water), Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Lactate, Glycerin, Polysorbate 80, Triethylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum

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Skin Types

Oily & combination skin

Normal skin

Dry & dehydrated skin

Key Ingredients

Sodium Lactate

The sodium salt of lactic acid produced by fermentation, Sodium Lactate is a Natural Moisturising Factor found in healthy skin. It increases moisture content by up to 84% and has keratolytic properties that gently support skin renewal while neutralising residual acids from cleansing steps.

Butylene Glycol

A hydrating humectant that draws moisture into the skin, enhancing hydration and skin softness while improving product spreadability and absorption of subsequent treatments.

Propylene Glycol

A hydrating and skin-conditioning humectant that maintains skin moisture, improves texture, and enhances the penetration of active ingredients in subsequent skincare products.

Glycerin

A powerful humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, providing immediate hydration and creating a protective barrier while supporting skin barrier function and softness.

Triethylene Glycol

A multi-functional humectant that enhances skin hydration, improves product stability, and works synergistically with other moisturising ingredients to maintain skin moisture throughout the day.

Sodium Lactate

Butylene Glycol

A hydrating humectant that draws moisture into the skin, enhancing hydration and skin softness while improving product spreadability and absorption of subsequent treatments.

Propylene Glycol

A hydrating and skin-conditioning humectant that maintains skin moisture, improves texture, and enhances the penetration of active ingredients in subsequent skincare products.

Glycerin

A powerful humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, providing immediate hydration and creating a protective barrier while supporting skin barrier function and softness.

Triethylene Glycol

A multi-functional humectant that enhances skin hydration, improves product stability, and works synergistically with other moisturising ingredients to maintain skin moisture throughout the day.

Sodium Lactate

Butylene Glycol

A hydrating humectant that draws moisture into the skin, enhancing hydration and skin softness while improving product spreadability and absorption of subsequent treatments.

Propylene Glycol

A hydrating and skin-conditioning humectant that maintains skin moisture, improves texture, and enhances the penetration of active ingredients in subsequent skincare products.

Glycerin

A powerful humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, providing immediate hydration and creating a protective barrier while supporting skin barrier function and softness.

Triethylene Glycol

A multi-functional humectant that enhances skin hydration, improves product stability, and works synergistically with other moisturising ingredients to maintain skin moisture throughout the day.

Sodium Lactate

Butylene Glycol

A hydrating humectant that draws moisture into the skin, enhancing hydration and skin softness while improving product spreadability and absorption of subsequent treatments.

Propylene Glycol

A hydrating and skin-conditioning humectant that maintains skin moisture, improves texture, and enhances the penetration of active ingredients in subsequent skincare products.

Glycerin

A powerful humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, providing immediate hydration and creating a protective barrier while supporting skin barrier function and softness.

Triethylene Glycol

A multi-functional humectant that enhances skin hydration, improves product stability, and works synergistically with other moisturising ingredients to maintain skin moisture throughout the day.

Sodium Lactate

Butylene Glycol

A hydrating humectant that draws moisture into the skin, enhancing hydration and skin softness while improving product spreadability and absorption of subsequent treatments.

Propylene Glycol

A hydrating and skin-conditioning humectant that maintains skin moisture, improves texture, and enhances the penetration of active ingredients in subsequent skincare products.

Glycerin

A powerful humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, providing immediate hydration and creating a protective barrier while supporting skin barrier function and softness.

Triethylene Glycol

A multi-functional humectant that enhances skin hydration, improves product stability, and works synergistically with other moisturising ingredients to maintain skin moisture throughout the day.

Sodium Lactate

Butylene Glycol

A hydrating humectant that draws moisture into the skin, enhancing hydration and skin softness while improving product spreadability and absorption of subsequent treatments.

Propylene Glycol

A hydrating and skin-conditioning humectant that maintains skin moisture, improves texture, and enhances the penetration of active ingredients in subsequent skincare products.

Glycerin

A powerful humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, providing immediate hydration and creating a protective barrier while supporting skin barrier function and softness.

Triethylene Glycol

A multi-functional humectant that enhances skin hydration, improves product stability, and works synergistically with other moisturising ingredients to maintain skin moisture throughout the day.

Sodium Lactate

Butylene Glycol

A hydrating humectant that draws moisture into the skin, enhancing hydration and skin softness while improving product spreadability and absorption of subsequent treatments.

Propylene Glycol

A hydrating and skin-conditioning humectant that maintains skin moisture, improves texture, and enhances the penetration of active ingredients in subsequent skincare products.

Glycerin

A powerful humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, providing immediate hydration and creating a protective barrier while supporting skin barrier function and softness.

Triethylene Glycol

A multi-functional humectant that enhances skin hydration, improves product stability, and works synergistically with other moisturising ingredients to maintain skin moisture throughout the day.

Sodium Lactate

Butylene Glycol

A hydrating humectant that draws moisture into the skin, enhancing hydration and skin softness while improving product spreadability and absorption of subsequent treatments.

Propylene Glycol

A hydrating and skin-conditioning humectant that maintains skin moisture, improves texture, and enhances the penetration of active ingredients in subsequent skincare products.

Glycerin

A powerful humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, providing immediate hydration and creating a protective barrier while supporting skin barrier function and softness.

Triethylene Glycol

A multi-functional humectant that enhances skin hydration, improves product stability, and works synergistically with other moisturising ingredients to maintain skin moisture throughout the day.

Sodium Lactate

Butylene Glycol

A hydrating humectant that draws moisture into the skin, enhancing hydration and skin softness while improving product spreadability and absorption of subsequent treatments.

Propylene Glycol

A hydrating and skin-conditioning humectant that maintains skin moisture, improves texture, and enhances the penetration of active ingredients in subsequent skincare products.

Glycerin

A powerful humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, providing immediate hydration and creating a protective barrier while supporting skin barrier function and softness.

Triethylene Glycol

A multi-functional humectant that enhances skin hydration, improves product stability, and works synergistically with other moisturising ingredients to maintain skin moisture throughout the day.

Sodium Lactate

Butylene Glycol

A hydrating humectant that draws moisture into the skin, enhancing hydration and skin softness while improving product spreadability and absorption of subsequent treatments.

Propylene Glycol

A hydrating and skin-conditioning humectant that maintains skin moisture, improves texture, and enhances the penetration of active ingredients in subsequent skincare products.

Glycerin

A powerful humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, providing immediate hydration and creating a protective barrier while supporting skin barrier function and softness.

Triethylene Glycol

A multi-functional humectant that enhances skin hydration, improves product stability, and works synergistically with other moisturising ingredients to maintain skin moisture throughout the day.

Sodium Lactate

Butylene Glycol

A hydrating humectant that draws moisture into the skin, enhancing hydration and skin softness while improving product spreadability and absorption of subsequent treatments.

Propylene Glycol

A hydrating and skin-conditioning humectant that maintains skin moisture, improves texture, and enhances the penetration of active ingredients in subsequent skincare products.

Glycerin

A powerful humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, providing immediate hydration and creating a protective barrier while supporting skin barrier function and softness.

Triethylene Glycol

A multi-functional humectant that enhances skin hydration, improves product stability, and works synergistically with other moisturising ingredients to maintain skin moisture throughout the day.

Sodium Lactate

Butylene Glycol

A hydrating humectant that draws moisture into the skin, enhancing hydration and skin softness while improving product spreadability and absorption of subsequent treatments.

Propylene Glycol

A hydrating and skin-conditioning humectant that maintains skin moisture, improves texture, and enhances the penetration of active ingredients in subsequent skincare products.

Glycerin

A powerful humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, providing immediate hydration and creating a protective barrier while supporting skin barrier function and softness.

Triethylene Glycol

A multi-functional humectant that enhances skin hydration, improves product stability, and works synergistically with other moisturising ingredients to maintain skin moisture throughout the day.

Sodium Lactate

Butylene Glycol

A hydrating humectant that draws moisture into the skin, enhancing hydration and skin softness while improving product spreadability and absorption of subsequent treatments.

Propylene Glycol

A hydrating and skin-conditioning humectant that maintains skin moisture, improves texture, and enhances the penetration of active ingredients in subsequent skincare products.

Glycerin

A powerful humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, providing immediate hydration and creating a protective barrier while supporting skin barrier function and softness.

Triethylene Glycol

A multi-functional humectant that enhances skin hydration, improves product stability, and works synergistically with other moisturising ingredients to maintain skin moisture throughout the day.

Sodium Lactate

Butylene Glycol

A hydrating humectant that draws moisture into the skin, enhancing hydration and skin softness while improving product spreadability and absorption of subsequent treatments.

Propylene Glycol

A hydrating and skin-conditioning humectant that maintains skin moisture, improves texture, and enhances the penetration of active ingredients in subsequent skincare products.

Glycerin

A powerful humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, providing immediate hydration and creating a protective barrier while supporting skin barrier function and softness.

Triethylene Glycol

A multi-functional humectant that enhances skin hydration, improves product stability, and works synergistically with other moisturising ingredients to maintain skin moisture throughout the day.

Sodium Lactate

Butylene Glycol

A hydrating humectant that draws moisture into the skin, enhancing hydration and skin softness while improving product spreadability and absorption of subsequent treatments.

Propylene Glycol

A hydrating and skin-conditioning humectant that maintains skin moisture, improves texture, and enhances the penetration of active ingredients in subsequent skincare products.

Glycerin

A powerful humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, providing immediate hydration and creating a protective barrier while supporting skin barrier function and softness.

Triethylene Glycol

A multi-functional humectant that enhances skin hydration, improves product stability, and works synergistically with other moisturising ingredients to maintain skin moisture throughout the day.

Sodium Lactate

Butylene Glycol

A hydrating humectant that draws moisture into the skin, enhancing hydration and skin softness while improving product spreadability and absorption of subsequent treatments.

Propylene Glycol

A hydrating and skin-conditioning humectant that maintains skin moisture, improves texture, and enhances the penetration of active ingredients in subsequent skincare products.

Glycerin

A powerful humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, providing immediate hydration and creating a protective barrier while supporting skin barrier function and softness.

Triethylene Glycol

A multi-functional humectant that enhances skin hydration, improves product stability, and works synergistically with other moisturising ingredients to maintain skin moisture throughout the day.

Sodium Lactate

Butylene Glycol

A hydrating humectant that draws moisture into the skin, enhancing hydration and skin softness while improving product spreadability and absorption of subsequent treatments.

Propylene Glycol

A hydrating and skin-conditioning humectant that maintains skin moisture, improves texture, and enhances the penetration of active ingredients in subsequent skincare products.

Glycerin

A powerful humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, providing immediate hydration and creating a protective barrier while supporting skin barrier function and softness.

Triethylene Glycol

A multi-functional humectant that enhances skin hydration, improves product stability, and works synergistically with other moisturising ingredients to maintain skin moisture throughout the day.

Sodium Lactate

Butylene Glycol

A hydrating humectant that draws moisture into the skin, enhancing hydration and skin softness while improving product spreadability and absorption of subsequent treatments.

Propylene Glycol

A hydrating and skin-conditioning humectant that maintains skin moisture, improves texture, and enhances the penetration of active ingredients in subsequent skincare products.

Glycerin

A powerful humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, providing immediate hydration and creating a protective barrier while supporting skin barrier function and softness.

Triethylene Glycol

A multi-functional humectant that enhances skin hydration, improves product stability, and works synergistically with other moisturising ingredients to maintain skin moisture throughout the day.

Sodium Lactate

Butylene Glycol

A hydrating humectant that draws moisture into the skin, enhancing hydration and skin softness while improving product spreadability and absorption of subsequent treatments.

Propylene Glycol

A hydrating and skin-conditioning humectant that maintains skin moisture, improves texture, and enhances the penetration of active ingredients in subsequent skincare products.

Glycerin

A powerful humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, providing immediate hydration and creating a protective barrier while supporting skin barrier function and softness.

Triethylene Glycol

A multi-functional humectant that enhances skin hydration, improves product stability, and works synergistically with other moisturising ingredients to maintain skin moisture throughout the day.

Sodium Lactate

Butylene Glycol

A hydrating humectant that draws moisture into the skin, enhancing hydration and skin softness while improving product spreadability and absorption of subsequent treatments.

Propylene Glycol

A hydrating and skin-conditioning humectant that maintains skin moisture, improves texture, and enhances the penetration of active ingredients in subsequent skincare products.

Glycerin

A powerful humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, providing immediate hydration and creating a protective barrier while supporting skin barrier function and softness.

Triethylene Glycol

A multi-functional humectant that enhances skin hydration, improves product stability, and works synergistically with other moisturising ingredients to maintain skin moisture throughout the day.

Sodium Lactate

Butylene Glycol

A hydrating humectant that draws moisture into the skin, enhancing hydration and skin softness while improving product spreadability and absorption of subsequent treatments.

Propylene Glycol

A hydrating and skin-conditioning humectant that maintains skin moisture, improves texture, and enhances the penetration of active ingredients in subsequent skincare products.

Glycerin

A powerful humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, providing immediate hydration and creating a protective barrier while supporting skin barrier function and softness.

Triethylene Glycol

A multi-functional humectant that enhances skin hydration, improves product stability, and works synergistically with other moisturising ingredients to maintain skin moisture throughout the day.

Sodium Lactate

Butylene Glycol

A hydrating humectant that draws moisture into the skin, enhancing hydration and skin softness while improving product spreadability and absorption of subsequent treatments.

Propylene Glycol

A hydrating and skin-conditioning humectant that maintains skin moisture, improves texture, and enhances the penetration of active ingredients in subsequent skincare products.

Glycerin

A powerful humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, providing immediate hydration and creating a protective barrier while supporting skin barrier function and softness.

Triethylene Glycol

A multi-functional humectant that enhances skin hydration, improves product stability, and works synergistically with other moisturising ingredients to maintain skin moisture throughout the day.

Sodium Lactate

Butylene Glycol

A hydrating humectant that draws moisture into the skin, enhancing hydration and skin softness while improving product spreadability and absorption of subsequent treatments.

Propylene Glycol

A hydrating and skin-conditioning humectant that maintains skin moisture, improves texture, and enhances the penetration of active ingredients in subsequent skincare products.

Glycerin

A powerful humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, providing immediate hydration and creating a protective barrier while supporting skin barrier function and softness.

Triethylene Glycol

A multi-functional humectant that enhances skin hydration, improves product stability, and works synergistically with other moisturising ingredients to maintain skin moisture throughout the day.

Sodium Lactate

Butylene Glycol

A hydrating humectant that draws moisture into the skin, enhancing hydration and skin softness while improving product spreadability and absorption of subsequent treatments.

Propylene Glycol

A hydrating and skin-conditioning humectant that maintains skin moisture, improves texture, and enhances the penetration of active ingredients in subsequent skincare products.

Glycerin

A powerful humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, providing immediate hydration and creating a protective barrier while supporting skin barrier function and softness.

Triethylene Glycol

A multi-functional humectant that enhances skin hydration, improves product stability, and works synergistically with other moisturising ingredients to maintain skin moisture throughout the day.

Sodium Lactate

Butylene Glycol

A hydrating humectant that draws moisture into the skin, enhancing hydration and skin softness while improving product spreadability and absorption of subsequent treatments.

Propylene Glycol

A hydrating and skin-conditioning humectant that maintains skin moisture, improves texture, and enhances the penetration of active ingredients in subsequent skincare products.

Glycerin

A powerful humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, providing immediate hydration and creating a protective barrier while supporting skin barrier function and softness.

Triethylene Glycol

A multi-functional humectant that enhances skin hydration, improves product stability, and works synergistically with other moisturising ingredients to maintain skin moisture throughout the day.

Sodium Lactate

Butylene Glycol

A hydrating humectant that draws moisture into the skin, enhancing hydration and skin softness while improving product spreadability and absorption of subsequent treatments.

Propylene Glycol

A hydrating and skin-conditioning humectant that maintains skin moisture, improves texture, and enhances the penetration of active ingredients in subsequent skincare products.

Glycerin

A powerful humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, providing immediate hydration and creating a protective barrier while supporting skin barrier function and softness.

Triethylene Glycol

A multi-functional humectant that enhances skin hydration, improves product stability, and works synergistically with other moisturising ingredients to maintain skin moisture throughout the day.

Sodium Lactate

Butylene Glycol

A hydrating humectant that draws moisture into the skin, enhancing hydration and skin softness while improving product spreadability and absorption of subsequent treatments.

Propylene Glycol

A hydrating and skin-conditioning humectant that maintains skin moisture, improves texture, and enhances the penetration of active ingredients in subsequent skincare products.

Glycerin

A powerful humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, providing immediate hydration and creating a protective barrier while supporting skin barrier function and softness.

Triethylene Glycol

A multi-functional humectant that enhances skin hydration, improves product stability, and works synergistically with other moisturising ingredients to maintain skin moisture throughout the day.

Sodium Lactate

Butylene Glycol

A hydrating humectant that draws moisture into the skin, enhancing hydration and skin softness while improving product spreadability and absorption of subsequent treatments.

Propylene Glycol

A hydrating and skin-conditioning humectant that maintains skin moisture, improves texture, and enhances the penetration of active ingredients in subsequent skincare products.

Glycerin

A powerful humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, providing immediate hydration and creating a protective barrier while supporting skin barrier function and softness.

Triethylene Glycol

A multi-functional humectant that enhances skin hydration, improves product stability, and works synergistically with other moisturising ingredients to maintain skin moisture throughout the day.

Sodium Lactate

Butylene Glycol

A hydrating humectant that draws moisture into the skin, enhancing hydration and skin softness while improving product spreadability and absorption of subsequent treatments.

Propylene Glycol

A hydrating and skin-conditioning humectant that maintains skin moisture, improves texture, and enhances the penetration of active ingredients in subsequent skincare products.

Glycerin

A powerful humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, providing immediate hydration and creating a protective barrier while supporting skin barrier function and softness.

Triethylene Glycol

A multi-functional humectant that enhances skin hydration, improves product stability, and works synergistically with other moisturising ingredients to maintain skin moisture throughout the day.

Sodium Lactate

Butylene Glycol

A hydrating humectant that draws moisture into the skin, enhancing hydration and skin softness while improving product spreadability and absorption of subsequent treatments.

Propylene Glycol

A hydrating and skin-conditioning humectant that maintains skin moisture, improves texture, and enhances the penetration of active ingredients in subsequent skincare products.

Glycerin

A powerful humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, providing immediate hydration and creating a protective barrier while supporting skin barrier function and softness.

Triethylene Glycol

A multi-functional humectant that enhances skin hydration, improves product stability, and works synergistically with other moisturising ingredients to maintain skin moisture throughout the day.

Sodium Lactate

Butylene Glycol

A hydrating humectant that draws moisture into the skin, enhancing hydration and skin softness while improving product spreadability and absorption of subsequent treatments.

Propylene Glycol

A hydrating and skin-conditioning humectant that maintains skin moisture, improves texture, and enhances the penetration of active ingredients in subsequent skincare products.

Glycerin

A powerful humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, providing immediate hydration and creating a protective barrier while supporting skin barrier function and softness.

Triethylene Glycol

A multi-functional humectant that enhances skin hydration, improves product stability, and works synergistically with other moisturising ingredients to maintain skin moisture throughout the day.

Sodium Lactate

Butylene Glycol

A hydrating humectant that draws moisture into the skin, enhancing hydration and skin softness while improving product spreadability and absorption of subsequent treatments.

Propylene Glycol

A hydrating and skin-conditioning humectant that maintains skin moisture, improves texture, and enhances the penetration of active ingredients in subsequent skincare products.

Glycerin

A powerful humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, providing immediate hydration and creating a protective barrier while supporting skin barrier function and softness.

Triethylene Glycol

A multi-functional humectant that enhances skin hydration, improves product stability, and works synergistically with other moisturising ingredients to maintain skin moisture throughout the day.

Sodium Lactate

Butylene Glycol

A hydrating humectant that draws moisture into the skin, enhancing hydration and skin softness while improving product spreadability and absorption of subsequent treatments.

Propylene Glycol

A hydrating and skin-conditioning humectant that maintains skin moisture, improves texture, and enhances the penetration of active ingredients in subsequent skincare products.

Glycerin

A powerful humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, providing immediate hydration and creating a protective barrier while supporting skin barrier function and softness.

Triethylene Glycol

A multi-functional humectant that enhances skin hydration, improves product stability, and works synergistically with other moisturising ingredients to maintain skin moisture throughout the day.

Sodium Lactate

Butylene Glycol

A hydrating humectant that draws moisture into the skin, enhancing hydration and skin softness while improving product spreadability and absorption of subsequent treatments.

Propylene Glycol

A hydrating and skin-conditioning humectant that maintains skin moisture, improves texture, and enhances the penetration of active ingredients in subsequent skincare products.

Glycerin

A powerful humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, providing immediate hydration and creating a protective barrier while supporting skin barrier function and softness.

Triethylene Glycol

A multi-functional humectant that enhances skin hydration, improves product stability, and works synergistically with other moisturising ingredients to maintain skin moisture throughout the day.

Sodium Lactate

Butylene Glycol

A hydrating humectant that draws moisture into the skin, enhancing hydration and skin softness while improving product spreadability and absorption of subsequent treatments.

Propylene Glycol

A hydrating and skin-conditioning humectant that maintains skin moisture, improves texture, and enhances the penetration of active ingredients in subsequent skincare products.

Glycerin

A powerful humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, providing immediate hydration and creating a protective barrier while supporting skin barrier function and softness.

Triethylene Glycol

A multi-functional humectant that enhances skin hydration, improves product stability, and works synergistically with other moisturising ingredients to maintain skin moisture throughout the day.

Sodium Lactate

Butylene Glycol

A hydrating humectant that draws moisture into the skin, enhancing hydration and skin softness while improving product spreadability and absorption of subsequent treatments.

Propylene Glycol

A hydrating and skin-conditioning humectant that maintains skin moisture, improves texture, and enhances the penetration of active ingredients in subsequent skincare products.

Glycerin

A powerful humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, providing immediate hydration and creating a protective barrier while supporting skin barrier function and softness.

Triethylene Glycol

A multi-functional humectant that enhances skin hydration, improves product stability, and works synergistically with other moisturising ingredients to maintain skin moisture throughout the day.

Sodium Lactate

Butylene Glycol

A hydrating humectant that draws moisture into the skin, enhancing hydration and skin softness while improving product spreadability and absorption of subsequent treatments.

Propylene Glycol

A hydrating and skin-conditioning humectant that maintains skin moisture, improves texture, and enhances the penetration of active ingredients in subsequent skincare products.

Glycerin

A powerful humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, providing immediate hydration and creating a protective barrier while supporting skin barrier function and softness.

Triethylene Glycol

A multi-functional humectant that enhances skin hydration, improves product stability, and works synergistically with other moisturising ingredients to maintain skin moisture throughout the day.

Sodium Lactate

Butylene Glycol

A hydrating humectant that draws moisture into the skin, enhancing hydration and skin softness while improving product spreadability and absorption of subsequent treatments.

Propylene Glycol

A hydrating and skin-conditioning humectant that maintains skin moisture, improves texture, and enhances the penetration of active ingredients in subsequent skincare products.

Glycerin

A powerful humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, providing immediate hydration and creating a protective barrier while supporting skin barrier function and softness.

Triethylene Glycol

A multi-functional humectant that enhances skin hydration, improves product stability, and works synergistically with other moisturising ingredients to maintain skin moisture throughout the day.

Sodium Lactate

Butylene Glycol

A hydrating humectant that draws moisture into the skin, enhancing hydration and skin softness while improving product spreadability and absorption of subsequent treatments.

Propylene Glycol

A hydrating and skin-conditioning humectant that maintains skin moisture, improves texture, and enhances the penetration of active ingredients in subsequent skincare products.

Glycerin

A powerful humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, providing immediate hydration and creating a protective barrier while supporting skin barrier function and softness.

Triethylene Glycol

A multi-functional humectant that enhances skin hydration, improves product stability, and works synergistically with other moisturising ingredients to maintain skin moisture throughout the day.

Sodium Lactate

Butylene Glycol

A hydrating humectant that draws moisture into the skin, enhancing hydration and skin softness while improving product spreadability and absorption of subsequent treatments.

Propylene Glycol

A hydrating and skin-conditioning humectant that maintains skin moisture, improves texture, and enhances the penetration of active ingredients in subsequent skincare products.

Glycerin

A powerful humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, providing immediate hydration and creating a protective barrier while supporting skin barrier function and softness.

Triethylene Glycol

A multi-functional humectant that enhances skin hydration, improves product stability, and works synergistically with other moisturising ingredients to maintain skin moisture throughout the day.

Your questions, answered by your NP

monsoon mist tone & peel - everything you need to know before you buy.

What makes this different from other toning lotions?

Most toning lotions are either hydrating or astringent — they do one job reasonably well. Monsoon Mist Tone & Peel does multiple things simultaneously because Sodium Lactate is a Natural Moisturising Factor (something your skin naturally contains to stay hydrated), which means it hydrates deeply while also functioning as a keratolytic agent that supports gentle skin renewal. But the real innovation is the pH strategy. While this mist has a neutral pH overall, it's formulated to be slightly more alkaline than the skin's superficial pH, which causes controlled swelling of corneocytes — the skin cells on the surface. This isn't damaging; it's strategic. This swelling dramatically enhances the penetration of everything applied afterward: serums, treatments, creams all absorb more effectively. Additionally, if you've just used an exfoliating cleanser (like our Salicylic Foam or All-In-One Cleanse & Peel), any residual free acids left on the skin are neutralised by the Sodium Lactate, which prevents irritation and allows subsequent products to work without interference. Most toners don't think about what comes before or after — this one optimises the entire flow.

Is monsoon mist tone & peel suitable for sensitive skin?

Yes — this is specifically formulated for all skin types, including sensitive skin. The Sodium Lactate is a naturally-derived ingredient found in healthy skin itself, so it's not introducing a foreign chemical. The multi-humectant blend (Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Triethylene Glycol) is gentle and supportive of barrier function. The mist format means you control the amount applied, and it doesn't sting the eyes or leave residue that could irritate. For sensitive skin using exfoliating cleansers, this is actually essential — it neutralises any irritating residual acids and hydrates the skin back to comfort immediately after cleansing.

When should I use this — morning or evening?

Both. This is an essential bridge step between cleansing and your treatment serums or moisturiser, morning and evening. Morning use: cleanse → apply Monsoon Mist → apply vitamin C serum or hydrating serum → apply moisturiser → sunscreen. Evening use: cleanse → apply Monsoon Mist → apply retinol, peptide serum, or treatment → apply night cream. The Monsoon Mist preps the skin to absorb everything that follows more effectively. It's not an optional step; it's foundational to routine optimisation.

When will I see results?

Immediate results on first use — the mist hydrates the skin deeply and you feel the difference immediately in softness and comfort. The penetration-enhancing benefit means subsequent products absorb more effectively and work with noticeably better results from the first application. Visible benefits compound over two to three weeks of regular use: skin feels plumper and more hydrated, subsequent serums and treatments show enhanced efficacy, and barrier function strengthens. This isn't an active treatment step with dramatic visible change — it's an infrastructure step that makes everything else work better. Clients notice their other skincare products suddenly perform better, their hydration improves, and any acid residue irritation disappears.

Can I use it during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

Yes — this is safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Sodium Lactate is a naturally-derived ingredient with extensive safety data, and all other ingredients are gentle and approved for topical use during pregnancy. The formula contains no retinoids, no chemical exfoliants, and no restricted actives. For pregnant clients dealing with hormonal skin changes, excess oil, or irritation from cleansing — all common during pregnancy — this gentle, hydrating toning mist is actually ideal for supporting skin comfort and barrier health.

How does it compare to other hydrating toners and essences — do I need both?

They serve different purposes. Hydrating essences and serums are typically heavier, leave-on treatments formulated to deliver specific actives (hydration, peptides, antioxidants). Monsoon Mist is a transitional step that preps skin between cleansing and treatment. The mist format is light and refreshing, it neutralises acids from cleansing, and it enhances penetration of what comes next. Most clients benefit from the mist first (optimising penetration), then a hydrating serum or essence if they need extra hydration. If your skin is very dry, layering Monsoon Mist followed by a heavier hydrating serum creates a comprehensive hydration protocol. If your skin is oily or balanced, the mist alone followed by lightweight treatment may be sufficient.

How long does a 400ml bottle last?

At 2-3 spritzes morning and evening (the mist format means a little goes a long way), a 400ml bottle lasts approximately two to three months. The spray application is efficient — you're not overloading or wasting product. Once opened, use within 6 months for optimal freshness.

Is it worth it for a toning mist?

The value case is that this does the work of multiple steps. A basic toner hydrates. A treatment serum delivers actives. A pH-balancing toner neutralises acids. Monsoon Mist does all three — it hydrates deeply with multiple humectants, it neutralises residual acids from cleansing, and most importantly, it enhances the penetration of everything applied afterward. If you're investing in good serums and treatments, you want them to absorb and work optimally — not sit on a film of cleanser or irritated skin. This mist is the infrastructure that makes your other products work better. For clients already using exfoliating cleansers and active treatments, this is non-negotiable. For clients just beginning a skincare routine, it's the step that transforms basic skincare into optimised skincare.

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