Desert Defender: Barrier Defense Toner

Fortify your skin’s first line of defense with the Desert Defender Barrier Defense Toner. This restorative formula is engineered to hydrate, clarify, and support the skin's vital barrier function, promoting a balanced and resilient complexion.

As the essential step in your regimen, this toner preps the skin to receive subsequent treatments more effectively. It features a sophisticated blend of desert botanicals and gentle exfoliants that work in harmony to soothe, refine, and protect. The result is a calm, clarified, and optimally hydrated canvas.

Key Ingredients & Their Purpose

Hydration & Barrier Fortification: This foundational complex delivers multi-level hydration while actively reinforcing the skin’s protective barrier for sustained comfort and moisture retention.

• Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice: Serves as the soothing base of our formula, providing immediate hydration and calming properties that strengthen the skin barrier.
• Glycerin (Plant-Based): A powerful humectant that draws moisture into the skin, locking it in for a soft, plump, and thoroughly hydrated feel.

Antioxidant Defense with Desert Botanicals: A potent blend of resilient desert plants provides robust protection against environmental aggressors that can compromise skin health.

• Opuntia Tuna (Prickly Pear) & Agave Americana Leaf Extracts: Packed with antioxidants and polysaccharides, these hardy extracts help neutralize free radicals, defend against environmental stress, and boost the skin's resilience.

Gentle Exfoliation & Skin Clarity: This clarifying duo works to refine skin texture, decongest pores, and maintain a clear, balanced complexion.

• Salix Nigra (Willow) Bark Extract: A natural source of salicylic acid that provides gentle exfoliation, helping to slough away dead skin cells, improve texture, and reveal a healthy glow.
• Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil: Renowned for its purifying properties, this oil helps to balance sebum production and minimize the appearance of blemishes, making it ideal for combination or blemish-prone skin.

Good to Know: This formulation is Cruelty Free, Paraben Free, Sulfate Free, Vegan

Directions for Use

Following your cleansing steps:

1. Spray the toner directly onto your face neck and décollété or onto a cotton pad or  into your palms.
2. Gently press or sweep onto a clean, dry face and neck, avoiding the immediate eye area.
3. Allow a moment for it to absorb before proceeding with your serums or moisturizer. Use daily, morning and night.

Water, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Glycerin (Vegetable Derived), Phenoxyethanol, Salix Nigra (Willow) Bark Extract, Opuntia Tuna (Prickly Pear) Flower/Stem Extract, Yucca Glauca Root Extract, Sodium PCA, Agave Americana Leaf Extract, Urea, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 20, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Trehalose,
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Polyquaternium-51, Sodium Hyaluronate

Q: What makes this different from an old-fashioned, harsh toner?

A: Unlike astringent, alcohol-based toners that can strip the skin, Desert Defender is a hydrating and restorative formula. Its purpose is to add a layer of soothing hydration, balance your skin's pH after cleansing, and support your skin barrier—never to strip it.

Q: Do I need to use a cotton pad to apply this?

A: You don't have to. Our fine-mist sprayer allows for a touchless, even application directly onto the skin. However, if you prefer, you can certainly spray it onto a cotton pad and gently sweep it over your face.

Q: Is this product nut-free?

A: This product is formulated without any nut-derived ingredients. However, it is manufactured in a facility that also handles nut oils. While strict cleaning protocols are followed, we cannot guarantee against trace cross-contamination for those with severe allergies.

Q: Is this toner suitable for very sensitive skin?

A: While Desert Defender is formulated to be soothing for most skin types, it contains Tea Tree Oil and Willow Bark Extract (a natural source of salicylates). If your skin is highly sensitive or you have an allergy to aspirin, we recommend performing a patch test on a small area before applying to your full face.

Where we ship

We ship domestically to all 48 contiguous states within the U.S.

Domestic Shipping

We offer standard shipping on all orders shipping to the 48 contiguous United States.

We aim to pick and pack your order in 2 business days however please allow 4 business days before contacting us if you haven't received your tracking. Once you receive your tracking number, you should expect your package within 4–5 business days.

Delivery time is determined from the date the order is shipped. Most orders ship the following business day. However, processing time varies depending on the availability of our products and does not include weekends or holidays.

For shipping to non-contiguous states of Alaska, Hawaii and all offshore United States territories and possessions (American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands) please request a shipping quote at support@bellaandbear.com

International Shipping

Shipping is calculated at checkout and is based on weight. You can choose different shipping options based on your location. 

If you have any questions please contact us at support@bellaandbear.com

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RETURN POLICY

FOR Bella & Bear RETURNS, PLEASE Email OUR CONSUMER SERVICES DEPARTMENT AT support@bellaandbear.com.

We guarantee total customer satisfaction with the items that you purchase on the Bella & Bear wholesale website. If you are not completely satisfied with your online purchase, you may return any item that you are unsatisfied with.

You may return merchandise purchased from our website within 30 days of the original shipping date.

You will be refunded for the merchandise total, plus applicable sales tax paid. If you return any part of an order that was part of a promotion, your refund may be reduced. Shipping and handling charges are not refundable unless you receive a defective or wrong item. Please use standard ground delivery when returning items. Reimbursement will only be made at this rate.

Please allow 14 business days for us to process your return and 1 to 2 billing cycles for the return credit to appear on your credit card statement.

Please return your merchandise by following the instructions below:

• Email us at support@bellaandbear.com
• Include order number, items to be returned, and reason for return

Refunds will be remitted in the same form as the original purchase when possible. Please note that gift orders will be refunded to the original purchaser.

If you need additional assistance, please feel free to contact our Consumer Services Department via email at support@bellaandbear.com.

Very Important 

Please email us at support@bellaandbear.com or use the Contact Form if you have any questions about your order or your return. 

Please make sure to include your order number and you address and full details of the problem, this way we can help you as efficiently as possible