Sand & Sky vs Sukin — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
Australian Essentials Marshmallow Toner
8.3/10 · Sand & Sky
| Australian Essentials Marshmallow Toner | Hydrating Mist Toner | |
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| Brand | Sand & Sky | Sukin |
| Category | toner | toner |
| Editor Rating | 8.3/10 ★ | 7.2/10 |
| Category | toner | toner |
| Texture | Watery liquid with pink tint | Fine mist |
| Finish | Refined, bright, smooth | Dewy |
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| Verdict | Sand & Sky's exfoliating toner — a gentle AHA/BHA formula built around Australian native caviar lime (Microcitrus australasica), a finger-lime fruit whose juice is naturally rich in citric acid and AHAs. Glycolic acid and salicylic acid do the primary exfoliating work, niacinamide balances oil and brightens, and a five-fruit AHA complex (bilberry, sugar cane, orange, lemon, sugar maple) adds broad-spectrum exfoliation. Marshmallow root extract (Althaea officinalis) provides the soothing counterbalance — which is where the name comes from. Australian-formulated, vegan, cruelty-free. At $33 for 120ml, well-priced for an AHA/BHA/niacinamide triple-threat toner. | Aloe-rose hydrating mist. Pre-serum step or makeup-set spritz. |
