Balancing Toner — pH-Balancing, Hyaluronic Acid Toner for Hydration & Pore Refinement
Dr. Barbara Sturm Balancing Toner — pH-Balancing, Hyaluronic Acid Toner for Hydration & Pore Refinement scores 5.3/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in low irritation risk (9.5) and formulation safety (9.0).
✶ Hero ingredients
Glycol-based humectant
Works on your skin
Vitamin B5 — hydrates and soothes
Score breakdown
Scores last verified: July 2026
What makes Dr. Barbara Sturm Balancing Toner — pH-Balancing, Hyaluronic Acid Toner for Hydration & Pore Refinement stand out
Dr. Barbara Sturm Balancing Toner — pH-Balancing, Hyaluronic Acid Toner for Hydration & Pore Refinement is a decent toner with an overall score of 5.3/9.8. Positioned in the luxury bracket, it takes a straightforward approach to skincare. The formula leads with Hexylene Glycol, Capryloyl Glycine, Panthenol — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.
It performs well on low irritation risk (9.5). On the flip side, hydration could be stronger and active ingredient concentration is on the lighter side.
Is this right for you?
Great for
- ✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
- ✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
- ✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula
May not suit
- ⚠Very dry skin types looking for heavy-duty moisture
- ⚠Those seeking potent actives — this leans more maintenance than treatment
Key ingredients
- ✶Hexylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #3 in the INCI list
- ✶Capryloyl Glycine
Works on your skin — #4 in the INCI list
- ✶Panthenol
Draws in moisture — #5 in the INCI list
- ✶Xylitylglucoside
Draws in moisture — #7 in the INCI list
- ✶Sodium Hyaluronate
Draws in moisture — #8 in the INCI list
Full ingredient list
12 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)
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Ingredient breakdown
- Draws in moisture5
- Keeps the product fresh3
- Other ingredient1
- Works on your skin1
- Holds the formula together1
- Formula balancers1