Marie Veronique

Balancing HypoTonic

Balancing HypoTonic
Balancing HypoTonic
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Balancing HypoTonic
Balancing HypoTonic
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Balancing HypoTonic

Balancing HypoTonic

A balancing toner to rehydrate, rebalance microflora and skin pH.

Regular price $60
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Balancing HypoTonic

4 oz / 120 ml
$60
  • Overview
  • Choosing your shade
  • How to use
  • Ingredients
  • Sustainable Packaging
  • About the brand
Highlights

Suitable for

All skin types including dry, mature, sensitive, blemish-prone, combination, and normal

Why we stand behind it

This one-of-a-kind tonic is formulated with AHAs to rebalance skin pH and pre/probiotics to rebalance the skin microbiome.

Hydrating with a unique process designed to balance the liquid content of skin cells with the lipids that surround them, it provides necessary support for the stratum corneum to be self sufficient.

Key ingredients

Beta glucan: An excellent polysaccharide humectant that penetrates into the deeper lamellar structures of the SC.
D-panthenol: Pro-vitamin B5 promotes wound healing, helps restore damaged epithelium, reduces inflammation, improves skin hydration, reduces transepidermal water loss, improves skin roughness.
Sodium hyaluronate: Disaccharide occurring naturally in skin, a major component of the dermis, maintaining its moisture and elasticity. Holds up to 1000x its weight in water—a powerful humectant.
Licorice root: Anti-inflammatory botanical, skin-lightening properties.
Selenium: Works with vitamin E to safeguard cell membranes by inhibiting lipid peroxidation. Used to control Malassezia globose, a species of fungus that causes Tinea versicolor and hypopigmentation.

this product meets

The Credo Clean Standard™

Every product we offer meets our industry leading standards for safety and sustainability.

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This product is

Cruelty Free

Sustainable Packaging

Gluten Free

Fragrance Free

What is an undertone?

An undertone is the color beneath the surface of your skin, which never changes (even with a tan). There are three types of undertones:

Pink/Cool

I see red or pink undertones around the perimeter of my face and neck.
My skin burns easily, but barely tans.
My skin looks better in silver jewelry than gold.

Neutral

I see both pink and yellow undertones around the perimeter of my face and neck.
My skin sometimes burns and sometimes tans.
My skin looks good in both gold and silver jewelry.

Yellow/Warm

I see yellow or golden undertones around the perimeter of my face and neck.
My skin rarely burns, but tans easily.
My skin looks better in gold jewelry than silver.

Find your shade match

Take our 1 minute quiz and get matched to real people with your skin tone and type.

Usage

Shake well. Saturate cotton pad and swipe over entire neck and face, avoiding eye contour area.
If irritation occurs, discontinue use and consult physician.
Keep in a cool, dry place, out of direct light. Use within 6 months of opening.

Full ingredient list
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Aqua, Glycerin, D-Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Sambucus Nigra (Elderberry) Fruit Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Apple Cider Vinegar, Ganoderma Lucidum (Mushroom) Extract, Beta-Glucan, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Probiotics, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Curcuma Xanthorrhiza (Turmeric) Root Extract, L-Selenomethionine
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Marie Veronique

Marie Veronique is a Berkeley-based, small batch producer and pioneer in clean, microbiome-friendly, efficacious topicals for skin health. Founded in 2002 by chemist Marie Veronique Nadeau, their products support every skin type and tone — acne, dryness, symptomatic skin, and more — with a particular emphasis on the science of age delay. Marie Veronique believes that the skin is inherently whole and resourceful on its own, with an innate quest to heal and to be in balance. They couple the latest scientific research in skin health with a deep knowledge of other holistic health modalities like Biomedicine, Western Medicine, and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Widely acknowledged as a category-defining clean beauty brand and trusted by estheticians and healthcare practitioners, they are committed to transparency and cutting through the hype, trends, and scare tactics the beauty industry has historically leaned into.

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Overall rating: 4.676768 / 5 from 297 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Marie Veronique Balancing HypoTonic is a moisturizing and balancing toner suitable for all skin types. It preps the skin for nutrient-rich serums, rebalances pH with AHAs, and supports the skin microbiome with pre/probiotics. Customers appreciate its hydrating effect, clean and balanced feel, and noticeable improvement in skin clarity and color.

Summary topics

  • Skin Feel: 16%
  • Skin Clarity Improvement: 5%
  • Instant Glow: 3%
  • Product Tone: 8%

Review topics: ["ingredients","irritation","results","scent","feels","spots","texture","price","glow","skin","looks","lines","bottle","face","hydration","use","alternative","balance","base","difference","oil","acne","redness","works","effect","foundation","toner","tone","cleanser","moisturizer"].

Review highlights

  • "My skin feels clean and balanced and ready for the day!"Annie
  • "Makes my skin feel nourished and fresh."Meredith N.
  • "Keeps my skin feeling fresh and hydrated!"Annie W.

Reviews

Love this tonic

"I've used other tonics in the past and didn't notice much difference in my skin, but this one is different. I have dry, combo, sensitive skin and just started using MV products. I'm impressed with this product for how hydrating it is and how well it works with the barrier moisture serum. I no longer see the dry spots on my face or redness."

Heather B. (5/5)

best toner

"Best toner I’ve used since Marie Veronique discontinued their other. Skin looks great, not too moist, not too dry. Vinegar odor dissipates quickly."

Alan H. (5/5)

Hydrating

"Good hydrating toner! Great for skin!"

Linda (5/5)

Must have

"This toner is amazing. It feels hydrating and nourishing. I’ve also gifted this to a few friends and they all love it, too."

JW (5/5)

Great toner

"While using this toner, my skin has looked and felt clearer. My skin doesn't feel super stripped of natural oils from this toner, but definitely is important to moisturize after using. I have sensitive skin and Rosacea and never experience any irritation from this product."

Emma W. (5/5)

Really liking this as a clean alternative to P50

"Used to be am avid P50 user and have long been searching for a clean swap. I have tried Josh Rosebrook, Moon Juice, Tarte Knockout (discontinued but almost identical to p50), goop malachite (discontinued)… needless to say this has been my FAVORITE! I don’t turn bright red after like I do with some of the stronger acid toners, and it is immediately brightening and hydrating. I really really am enjoying this, so much so that I went on to purchase additional products from MV. My skin type is dry, hormonal acne prone, postpartum."

Jaycee H. (5/5)

Great toner!

"Great toner!"

Alana (5/5)

Sets your skin up for success

"Super hydrating and smoothing, a must for the balance of your skin's microbiome."

Alexa T. (5/5)

Makes my skin glow

"This is one of my two favorite toner style products - love the way it feels going on, especially after shaving my face. I notice my skin is more radiant and clear when using it!"

Jamie F. (5/5)

Essential Elixir

"It's like a magic potion for thirtsy, imbalanced skin. I don't use a cotton ball, I just press it into my face and neck after washing my face in the AM. Like other reviewers have mentioned this is one of those products that really makes a difference in improving skin texture, and if you ever stop using it you can tell. I have combination skin and it truly works to keep things balanced. Idk what else to say other than that I love it and there is nothing comparable to it so unfortunately I have to shell out the $60 each time because this one has become a non-negotiable."

Andie A. (5/5)

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