Equilibrium™ Restoring Essence
Hourglass Equilibrium™ Restoring Essence scores 5.5/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in low irritation risk (9.5) and formulation safety (9.0).
✶ Hero ingredients
Lightweight humectant and solvent
Humectant with antimicrobial properties
Broad-spectrum preservative
Score breakdown
Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.
Scores last verified: July 2026
What makes Hourglass Equilibrium™ Restoring Essence stand out
Hourglass Equilibrium™ Restoring Essence is a decent toner with an overall score of 5.5/9.8. it takes a straightforward approach to skincare. The formula leads with Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Ectoin — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.
It performs well on low irritation risk (9.5). On the flip side, 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
- ⚠Those seeking potent actives — this leans more maintenance than treatment
Key ingredients
- ✶Butylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #2 in the INCI list
- ✶Pentylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #3 in the INCI list
- ✶Ectoin
Works on your skin — #5 in the INCI list
- ✶Alteromonas Ferment Extract
Works on your skin — #8 in the INCI list
- ✶Glycerin
Draws in moisture — #9 in the INCI list
Full ingredient list
17 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)
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Ingredient breakdown
- Draws in moisture4
- Works on your skin4
- Other ingredient2
- Keeps the product fresh2
- Holds the formula together2
- Formula balancers2
- Softens and smooths1