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Boots £11 ‘glass skin in a bottle’ gives beauty buffs ‘confidence’ to go makeup free
“I always thought glass skin was out of reach for me but this product gives me glass skin instantaneously. My husband who is notoriously oblivious, actually noticed and said I was ‘glowing’.”
The Breakout Hack’s Rebound Skin Milk Activated Cica Toner is powered by barrier-friendly ingredients(Image: The Breakout Hack)
Many of us yearn for that much-desired ‘glass skin’ glow but with countless products promising such a thing, it can feel like an endless — not to mention expensive — quest. However, one £11 milky toner has shoppers in awe of its results that deliver that highly-coveted luminosity ‘instantaneously’ — and skincare fans say it’s so impressive, ‘all the girls in the office are purchasing.’
As trends such as ‘Aussie girl makeup’ continue to gain traction, many beauty fans are finding that Korean skincare isn’t the only industry frontrunner. Australian skincare brand The Breakout Hack is loved for its gentle yet effective formulas that also happen to be remarkably affordable.
Most notibly, its Rebound Skin Milk Activated Cica Toner has been touted as a budget-conscious alternative to Hailey Bieber’s Rhode Glazing Milk, which retails at £32. By comparison, The Breakout Hack’s version is priced at £14.99 — though there’s a way shoppers can get their hands on it for even less.
This month at Boots, customers can use the code TBH25 for 25% off when buying The Breakout Hack. The discount brings the Rebound Skin Milk down to £11.24, making it nearly a third of the price of Hailey Bieber’s sought-after formula. The promotion runs throughout May and is set to end on June 1.
Drawing comparisons between the two, one customer remarked: “My new favourite toner. I was using the Rhode glazing milk before I got this and now I reach for this every time. Super calming for my sensitive skin.”
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The Breakout Hack Rebound Skin Milk Activated Cica Toner contains barrier-friendly skincare ingredients like cica and ginger root extract.
Milky toners continue to dominate TikTok as growing numbers of users prioritise barrier repair over harsh actives. Yet what distinguishes The Rebound Skin Milk Activated Cica Toner from The Breakout Hack is its ability to visibly reduce redness, soothe irritated skin and fortify the skin barrier, while remaining gentle enough for blemish-prone complexions, reports the Mirror.
While many traditional toners can leave skin feeling tight and aggravated, this milky formula is designed to hydrate without stripping it of moisture, making it ideal for sensitive, reactive or post-breakout skin. The product features Panthenol and Ceramides, which help the skin retain moisture and achieve a ‘bouncy’ appearance.
Its formula contains madecassoside, commonly referred to as Cica, which minimises redness for a more even-toned complexion. Meanwhile Glycerin and Propanediol draw moisture into the upper layers of the skin for that instant ‘dewy’ finish. To maximise the glass skin effect, users suggest dispensing the toner into your palms and gently patting it into the skin rather than using a cotton pad, ensuring every drop is absorbed for optimal ‘plumpness.’
Meanwhile at Rhode, their Glazing Milk boasts a trio of barrier-strengthening ceramides, alongside vitamin e and glycerin. A blend of magnesium, zinc, and copper also helps shield against free radicals for smoother skin.
For those devoted to the K-beauty trend, the Anua Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner is a strong contender on sale for £22. Formulated with 70% rice water and niacinamide to address dull skin, plus Panthenol, glycerin and allantoin which soothe irritated skin and provide immediate, though temporary, hydration.
The Breakout Hack’s formula, however, has garnered a near-perfect 4.9-star rating from more than 670 reviews. One review, titled ‘glass skin in a bottle’, stated: “This is the best milky toner I have ever used, so hydrating and leaves me feeling so glowy. I love the packaging as well.”
Another customer wrote: “If I could digest a glass of this milk a day I WOULD! Nah just kidding, but in all seriousness this stuff is the best thing I’ve ever put on my face. ALL the girls in the office are now purchasing and using this product because I can’t stop talking about it. LOVE LOVE LOVE.”
“This is an absolute god send,” a third commented. “My instant and long lasting glow has given me enough confidence to step outside the house without any makeup on.”
Not everyone has been entirely convinced, though, with one less impressed reviewer noting: “I’m not sure about this yet it’s nice but that’s all it is. It hasn’t wowed me like some products have.”
That said, it’s become a firm favourite for many beauty buffs, as one shopper hailed: “The skin milk toner is one of my favourite tbh products. My skin always looks 100x better after using this. Moisturising, gentle, melts into the skin. It is my #1 go to product to ensure my skin is looking and feeling its best.
“I always thought glass skin was out of reach for me but this product gives me glass skin instantaneously. My husband who is notoriously oblivious, actually noticed and said I was ‘glowing’. 10/10.”
