What does the toner feel like, and how does it leave the skin?

It has a fresh, cooling watery gel texture that feels soft and absorbs easily. After application, skin feels refreshed and moisturized.

When and how should I apply it?

Use it in the morning and at night after First Care Activating Serum. Pour a teaspoon amount into your palms and pat it lightly into your skin.

Which skin types is it intended for?

It is intended for all skin types. It may also be used when skin feels sensitive due to external irritants.

Does the formula contain denatured alcohol or fragrance?

Yes. The ingredient declaration lists Alcohol Denat. second and also includes Fragrance/Parfum, Limonene and Linalool.

Which notable moisturizing ingredients does the formula contain?

The formula includes JAUM Moisturizing Complex™, glycerin, betaine, honey, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract and beta-glucan.

Is this the same formula as Essential Revitalizing Water EX?

No. Essential Comfort Balancing Water is the former product that was renewed into Essential Revitalizing Water EX, but the two formulas should not be treated as interchangeable.

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Sulwhasoo

Essential Comfort Balancing Water

What it is: A quick-absorbing watery gel toner that replenishes dry-feeling skin with lasting hydration and helps soothe dry, tight discomfort.

Lasting hydration
Fresh, cooling watery gel
Soft, refreshed after-feel
Soothing moisture-barrier support

Net weight: 150ml

Essential Comfort Balancing Water

150ml ·$58.99 USD

Lasting hydration

Fresh, cooling watery gel

Soft, refreshed after-feel

Soothing moisture-barrier support

Main active: No primary active
Intensity: Supportive

PRODUCT DETAILS

Hello, hydration. This watery gel toner gives dry, tight-feeling skin lasting hydration while supporting a healthy-looking moisture balance. Its fresh, cooling texture feels soft and absorbs easily, leaving skin refreshed and moisturized.

When skin feels unsettled by external stressors, the formula helps soothe dry, tight discomfort. It also helps support the skin's moisture barrier, making it a thoughtful choice when comfort and moisture are the priorities. It's intended for all skin types, including skin that feels sensitive due to external irritants.

The formula includes Sulwhasoo's JAUM Moisturizing Complex™, a proprietary blend of five herbal ingredients, alongside glycerin, betaine, honey and beta-glucan. It also contains denatured alcohol and fragrance, with limonene and linalool, so you can consider those ingredients before choosing.

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Lasting hydration, moisture-balance support and soothing comfort come together in a fresh watery gel.

Lasting hydration
Healthier-looking moisture balance
Soothing comfort

Key Ingredients

Glycerin

A classic humectant that helps skin hold water and feel softer and smoother.

Betaine

A humectant that helps maintain moisture balance, leaving skin feeling soft and comfortable.

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Beta-Glucan

A moisture-supporting polysaccharide commonly used to help skin feel hydrated, soothed and more comfortable.

Real Results

100%Agreed skin felt moisturized for a long time after two weeks¹
98%Agreed skin felt moisturized after two weeks¹
97%Agreed skin felt refreshed after two weeks¹
95%Agreed skin felt calm and comfortable after two weeks¹

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Concerns & Benefits

Your Concerns

1
Dehydration
For skin that feels short on moisture and needs hydration that lasts.
2
Dryness
For dry skin that can feel tight and out of balance.
3

How To Use

1In the morning and at night, after First Care Activating Serum, pour a teaspoon amount into your palms.
2Pat the toner lightly into your skin.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Essential Comfort Balancing Water designed to do?

It helps replenish dry-feeling skin with lasting hydration, support a healthy-looking moisture balance and soothe discomfort associated with external stressors or a dry, tight feel.

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Sulwhasoo Essential Comfort Balancing Water Toner

Sulwhasoo

Essential Comfort Balancing Water

What it is: A quick-absorbing watery gel toner that replenishes dry-feeling skin with lasting hydration and helps soothe dry, tight discomfort.

Lasting hydration
Fresh, cooling watery gel
Soft, refreshed after-feel
Soothing moisture-barrier support

Net weight: 150ml

Essential Comfort Balancing Water

150ml ·$58.99 USD

Lasting hydration

Fresh, cooling watery gel

Soft, refreshed after-feel

Soothing moisture-barrier support

Main active: No primary active
Intensity: Supportive

PRODUCT DETAILS

Learn more

GOES WELL WITH

1025 Dokdo Sleeping Pack$15.99 USD

100 PRO CICA Reedle Shot Stick Pouches$9.49 USD

100 VITA-LIGHT Reedle Shot$9.49 USD

1025 Dokdo Cleanser$11.99 USD

1025 Dokdo Lotion$14.99 USD

1025 Dokdo Sun Cream$18.99 USD

1025 Dokdo Cream$24.99 USD

100 Collagen Reedle Shot Stick Pouch$9.49 USD

Lasting hydration, moisture-balance support and soothing comfort come together in a fresh watery gel.

Lasting hydration
Healthier-looking moisture balance
Soothing comfort