What is the texture and after-feel like?

It is a lightweight liquid that absorbs quickly and leaves a nonsticky after-feel.

Which skin types is it suited to?

Dry skin is the product's clearest stated fit. It is also listed for all skin types.

Should I apply it with my hands or a cotton pad?

Either works. Massage it gently over your face and finish by patting, or saturate a cotton pad and wipe gently upward.

How much should I use, and how often?

Use 2–3 drops after cleansing, morning and evening.

Can I use it as a short toner mask?

Yes. Wet a mask with 10–20 drops, leave it on for five minutes, then remove it and pat in the remaining product.

Does the formula contain fragrance?

Yes. Fragrance appears in the ingredient declaration, and the scent is described as mild with a winter daphne character.

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Gongjinhyang Essential Moisturizing Balancer

What it is: A lightweight moisturizing toner that follows cleansing to replenish moisture, soften dry skin and prepare it for the rest of your routine.

Restores moisture
Soft, smooth and supple feel
Lightweight, quick absorption
Nonsticky finish

Net weight: 150 ml / 5.0 fl oz

Gongjinhyang Essential Moisturizing Balancer

150ml ·$55.99 USD

Restores moisture

Soft, smooth and supple feel

Lightweight, quick absorption

Nonsticky finish

Main active: GongJinBiDan Ferment Complex
Intensity: Supportive

PRODUCT DETAILS

Hello, hydration. This moisturizing toner follows cleansing and prepares skin for the steps that follow. For skin that feels dry, it restores moisture and leaves skin feeling soft and supple.

Its lightweight, quick-absorbing texture with a nonsticky finish brings moisture without a heavy-feeling first layer. The result is skin that feels smoother and ready for the rest of your skincare.

The moisturizing formula features signature GongJinBiDan, along with ginseng and cordyceps. Glycerin and panthenol add a familiar humectant-focused side to the formula's moisture story.

Dry skin is the clearest fit, though the product is also listed for all skin types. The formula contains fragrance and has a mild scent characterized as winter daphne.

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Moisture, softness and a lightweight finish come together in an easy step after cleansing.

Moisture for dry skin
A softer, smoother feel
Lightweight, nonsticky finish

Key Ingredients

Layered translucent sheets in muted coral, amber, and plum tones, accented with glossy droplets on a warm peach studio surface.

GongJinBiDan Ferment Complex

A signature fermented blend of botanicals and deer antler that helps support a more revitalized-looking complexion.

Glycerin

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

Panthenol

Pro-vitamin B5 that helps skin hold moisture and feel softer and more comfortable.

Golden teardrop-shaped bottle with an ornate red-and-gold cap on a white background.

Concerns & Benefits

Your Concerns

1
Dryness
For dry skin that could use more moisture and a supple feel after cleansing.
2
Uneven Texture
For skin that feels less smooth or soft than you would like.

How To Use

1Morning and evening after cleansing, place 2–3 drops in your palms.
2Smooth the balancer gently over your face and neck, then press or pat with your palms to help it absorb.
3If you prefer a cotton pad, saturate it with an appropriate amount and wipe gently upward over your face.
4For the optional toner-mask method, wet a mask with 10–20 drops, leave it on for five minutes, remove it and pat the remaining product into your skin.
5Continue with the next steps in your skincare routine.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a toner, and where does it go in my routine?

Yes. It is a moisturizing toner used after cleansing to balance moisture and prepare your skin for the skincare steps that follow.

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The History of Whoo

Gongjinhyang Essential Moisturizing Balancer

What it is: A lightweight moisturizing toner that follows cleansing to replenish moisture, soften dry skin and prepare it for the rest of your routine.

Restores moisture
Soft, smooth and supple feel
Lightweight, quick absorption
Nonsticky finish

Net weight: 150 ml / 5.0 fl oz

Gongjinhyang Essential Moisturizing Balancer

150ml ·$55.99 USD

Restores moisture

Soft, smooth and supple feel

Lightweight, quick absorption

Nonsticky finish

Main active: GongJinBiDan Ferment Complex
Intensity: Supportive

PRODUCT DETAILS

Hello, hydration. This moisturizing toner follows cleansing and prepares skin for the steps that follow. For skin that feels dry, it restores moisture and leaves skin feeling soft and supple.

The moisturizing formula features signature GongJinBiDan, along with ginseng and cordyceps. Glycerin and panthenol add a familiar humectant-focused side to the formula's moisture story.

Dry skin is the clearest fit, though the product is also listed for all skin types. The formula contains fragrance and has a mild scent characterized as winter daphne.

Learn more

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1025 Dokdo Sleeping Pack$15.99 USD

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30 Seconds Quick Bubble Mask Moisture$28.99 USD

100 Collagen Reedle Shot Stick Pouch$9.49 USD

100 PRO CICA Reedle Shot Stick Pouches$9.49 USD

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Moisture, softness and a lightweight finish come together in an easy step after cleansing.

Moisture for dry skin
A softer, smoother feel
Lightweight, nonsticky finish