Hydrating Gel Toner

Thoughtfully Chosen Actives

This lightweight gel-serum hybrid combines humectants, botanicals, and barrier-supportive ingredients selected to support hydration and skin comfort.

Sativelle™

Our proprietary skin-support complex featuring Kōakaheart™, grape seed oil, and selected New Zealand botanicals, designed to support the skin barrier, microbiome, hydration, and long-term skin resilience.

Aloe Vera

Selected to help support hydration and leave skin feeling calm, refreshed, and comfortable.

Hyaluronic Acid

Helps attract and retain moisture while supporting hydration and skin comfort.

Kiwi, Green Tea & New Zealand Botanicals

A blend of antioxidant-rich botanicals selected to support hydration, skin vitality, and healthy-looking radiance.

Ingredients

Aqua (NZ Spring), Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid), Sativelle™ (Coldpressed Kōakaheart) Seed Oil,

Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens (Rose Geranium) Oil, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Dehydroacetic Acid.

Allergens: (>0.001%) Limonene, Linalool, Citronelloll, Geraniol, Citral.

Natural • Vegan • Cruelty-Free

Proudly made in New Zealand.

How To Use

Apply after cleansing and before serums, facial oils, or moisturiser.

Gently smooth onto the face and neck using clean hands or a cotton pad.

Designed for daily use morning and evening.

Routine Pairing

Pairs beautifully with MiracleFirm Smoothing Serum, SkinTonic Face Oil, and your favourite Hark & Zander moisturiser to support hydration, resilience, and skin comfort through every stage of change.

Patch Test

Our natural ingredients and potent plant oils are powerful and effective, typically benefiting your skin. However, some natural refreshers may cause mild reactions. We recommend a patch test before first use to ensure the best experience with our products.

Storage directions

Store in a cool, dry place, ideally in a cabinet or drawer, and keep the temperature below 30°C to maintain the product’s optimal quality.

Is Hydrating Gel Toner right for my skin?

Hydrating Gel Toner was created for skin that feels dehydrated, uncomfortable or in need of extra support, but it's suitable for most skin types.Its lightweight gel-serum formula helps replenish hydration immediately after cleansing while supporting the skin barrier and microbiome. Whether your skin is dry, sensitive, combination or changing over time, it leaves skin feeling refreshed, comfortable and ready for the products that follow.

Isn't toner supposed to remove leftover dirt and tighten pores?

Traditional toners were often designed to remove excess oil or residue after cleansing, which could sometimes leave skin feeling dry or tight.Hydrating Gel Toner takes a different approach. Instead of stripping the skin, it delivers an immediate layer of hydration while helping support the skin barrier, preparing your skin to get the most from your serum and moisturiser.

Will it feel sticky or heavy on my skin?

No. Hydrating Gel Toner has a lightweight gel-serum texture that absorbs quickly without leaving a sticky residue.One of the comments we hear most often from customers is how fresh, hydrated and comfortable their skin feels immediately after application.

My skin feels dry straight after cleansing. Will this help?

Yes. Cleansing can temporarily reduce moisture from the skin, making it feel tight or dehydrated.Hydrating Gel Toner is designed to replenish hydration immediately after cleansing while helping support the skin barrier and microbiome. Rather than waiting until moisturiser, it gives your skin a refreshing first layer of hydration.

Can I use Hydrating Gel Toner every day?

Yes. Hydrating Gel Toner is gentle enough to use morning and evening as part of your daily skincare routine.Apply after cleansing to help replenish hydration before applying your serum, facial oil or moisturiser.

Do I apply it with a cotton pad or my hands?

Either works well.Many people enjoy applying Hydrating Gel Toner with clean hands, gently pressing it into the skin like a lightweight serum. If you prefer, you can also apply it with a cotton pad. The most important thing is applying it immediately after cleansing while your skin is ready to absorb hydration.

Why does this toner feel different from many other toners?

Many traditional toners were developed to remove excess oil or refresh the skin after cleansing.Hydrating Gel Toner was developed as a lightweight hydrating treatment that supports the skin barrier and microbiome while preparing your skin for the rest of your routine. Its gel-serum texture delivers hydration rather than stripping it away.

What is Sativelle™ and why is it in Hydrating Gel Toner?

Sativelle™ is Hark & Zander's proprietary lipid complex, developed to help support the skin barrier, microbiome and long-term skin resilience.Featuring Kōakaheart™, grape seed oil and carefully selected New Zealand botanicals, it was created to help replenish moisture, support healthy-looking skin and improve skin comfort as part of your daily skincare routine.Within Hydrating Gel Toner, Sativelle™ works alongside Aloe Vera, Hyaluronic Acid, Kiwi Extract, Green Tea and other New Zealand botanicals to help leave skin feeling hydrated, refreshed and balanced.

Why is hydration important immediately after cleansing?

Freshly cleansed skin is ready to absorb hydration, making it an ideal time to replenish moisture before applying the rest of your skincare routine.Applying Hydrating Gel Toner immediately after cleansing helps support skin comfort, prepares the skin for your serum and moisturiser, and leaves your complexion feeling refreshed and healthy-looking.

What should I use after Hydrating Gel Toner?

After applying Hydrating Gel Toner, follow with MiracleFirm Smoothing Serum and your preferred Hark & Zander moisturiser.If your skin feels particularly dry or is going through seasonal or hormonal changes, finish with SkinTonic Face Oil to help nourish the skin and support the skin barrier.