Balancing HypoTonic

Description

Marie Veronique Balancing HypoTonic is a lightweight hydration step that leaves skin feeling refreshed and comfortable. Formulated with a blend of humectants that work in harmony with the skin, it helps prep the complexion for the next steps in your routine.

The formula includes pro-vitamin B5, licorice root, AHAs, selenium, and vitamin E—ingredients known for their hydrating, conditioning, and pH-balancing properties. Ideal for use before nutrient-rich serums, it fits seamlessly into both morning and evening skincare rituals.

HOW TO USE IT

Shake well. Saturate cotton pad and swipe over entire neck and face, avoiding eye contour area.

INGREDIENTS

Superpower Ingredients

Cucumber, Elderberry, Green Tea, Licorice Root, Mushroom, Selenium, Turmeric

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

ABOUT THIS BRAND

Marie Veronique is a California-based skincare brand specializing in small-batch, microbiome-friendly formulations that support long-term skin health. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Berkeley, Marie Veronique combines multidisciplinary research with a commitment to clean chemistry, offering topical solutions for all skin types and tones. With a particular emphasis on the science of age delay, the brand creates products that address a range of skin conditions—including dryness, congestion, and sensitivity—by working with, not against, the skin’s natural intelligence.

The brand was founded by Marie-Veronique Nadeau, a former chemistry teacher and licensed esthetician, whose passion for skin health grew out of a personal search for better aging solutions. Today, the brand is recognized for its evidence-led formulations, thoughtful ingredient sourcing, and transparent production practices. All products are made in-house at their Berkeley lab, ensuring freshness, efficacy, and integrity at every step. Marie Veronique also prioritizes sustainability by using recyclable packaging, minimizing waste in production, and supporting suppliers who share their commitment to environmental responsibility. As a woman-founded and woman-led company, Marie Veronique also champions equity and access by supporting initiatives that empower underrepresented voices in science and wellness.

The Beauty Heroes Standard

Every product at Beauty Heroes meets our Healthy Beauty Standard—a rigorous set of ingredient, sourcing, performance, and sustainability requirements that goes well beyond global cosmetic regulations. This product:

• Meets or exceeds cosmetic ingredient regulations in the United States, Canada, the European Union, and Japan.
• Is cruelty-free and has not been tested on animals.
• Does not contain synthetic fragrance.
• Does not contain silicones.
• Does not contain synthetic acrylates or petrochemical-derived polymers.
• Does not contain PEGs (polyethylene glycols).
• Does not contain sulfates.
• Does not contain parabens.
• Does not contain petroleum-derived ingredients such as mineral oil, petrolatum, carbomer, nylon, vinyl polymers, or similar materials commonly used in conventional cosmetics.
• Does not contain chemical UV filters.

Our Healthy Beauty Standard extends beyond ingredients alone. We also evaluate formulation integrity, ingredient sourcing, environmental impact, packaging, brand values, and product performance before a product is accepted into our collection.

To learn more about our complete ingredient standard—including our approach to sustainability, packaging, philanthropy, and responsible sourcing—visit our full Healthy Beauty Standard.