BARRIER SUPPORTING MOISTURIZER
Description
A moisturiser that treats while it hydrates. Azelaic acid, niacinamide and alpha arbutin work on redness, post-breakout marks and uneven tone, while a ceramide complex rebuilds your barrier. Lightweight enough for oily skin, nourishing enough for dry.
Best for: redness and post-breakout marks · damaged or over-exfoliated barrier · oily skin that's dehydrated underneath · anyone using retinal, vitamin C or acids.
- Calms visible redness and irritation
- Helps fade post-breakout marks and even out tone
- Replenishes moisture and rebuilds barrier lipids
- Absorbs clean — layers under SPF and makeup without pilling
50gm · Ingredients, how to use and FAQs below
- CLINICALLY TESTED
- DERMATOLOGICALLY TESTED
- TESTED ON SENSITIVE SKIN
- CLEAN FORMULA*
- PETA APPROVED VEGAN & CRUELTY FREE
Complete Your Routine
First Move (Cleanser)
Drench (Tonic / Mist / Essence)
Core (Serum)
Glow Armor SPF 50++++
Revive (Night Cream)
LipShield Rx
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Get to Know Me
Make the Most Out of Balance
Why Your Skin Will Love Balance
Ingredients
FAQ
Vegan
Cruelty Free
Brightens
Repairs
Azelaic Acid
Azelaic Acid is a multi-functional ingredient known for treating acne, reducing redness, and improving skin tone.
How it Works
It unclogs pores, reduces acne-causing bacteria, calms inflammation, and helps fade pigmentation and marks.
Glycerin
Glycerin is a powerful humectant that helps attract moisture to the skin and maintain hydration.
How it Works
It draws moisture into the skin and prevents dryness, keeping the skin soft and healthy.
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
Sweet Almond Oil is a nourishing oil rich in vitamins and fatty acids that help soften and moisturize the skin.
How it Works
It deeply nourishes, improves skin texture, and supports the skin barrier.
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
Niacinamide is a multi-functional vitamin that helps improve skin texture, reduce acne, control oil, and brighten the skin.
How it Works
It strengthens the skin barrier, reduces inflammation, and improves uneven skin tone.
Propylene Glycol
Propylene Glycol is a hydrating and penetration-enhancing ingredient.
How it Works
It helps retain moisture and improves absorption of active ingredients.
Dimethicone
Dimethicone is a silicone-based ingredient that provides a smooth, silky feel to the skin.
How it Works
It forms a protective barrier that locks in moisture and smoothens the skin surface.
Cyclopentasiloxane
Cyclopentasiloxane is a lightweight silicone that enhances product spreadability.
How it Works
It allows the product to glide smoothly over the skin and evaporates quickly without heaviness.
Ceramide Complex
Ceramides are skin-identical lipids that are essential for maintaining a healthy skin barrier.
How it Works
They restore the skin barrier, prevent moisture loss, and protect against external damage.
Squalane
Squalane is a lightweight moisturizing oil that mimics the skin's natural oils.
How it Works
It hydrates the skin, prevents moisture loss, and improves softness and elasticity.
Curious Minds
Frequently Asked Questions
Your skin barrier is the outermost protective layer of your skin. Think of it like a protective shield made up of skin cells and essential lipids that work together to keep hydration locked in while defending your skin against external stressors like pollution, bacteria, harsh weather and irritation.
Over time, factors like over-cleansing, over-exfoliation, UV exposure, pollution, stress, lack of sleep and dehydration can weaken this barrier. When the skin barrier becomes compromised, your skin loses moisture more easily and becomes more vulnerable to irritation and inflammation.
A damaged skin barrier can often show up as dryness, dehydration, redness, sensitivity, tightness, dullness, rough texture, breakouts or discomfort.
A healthy skin barrier is the foundation of balanced, resilient skin. Even the best skincare products may not perform effectively if your skin barrier is compromised.
Daily stressors like pollution, UV exposure, harsh cleansers, weather changes and strong active ingredients can gradually weaken your barrier over time. When this happens, skin may become dehydrated, reactive, irritated or more prone to congestion and breakouts.
A barrier-supporting moisturiser helps replenish hydration, support the skin’s protective layer and improve overall skin resilience. With consistent use, it helps skin feel healthier, calmer, smoother and better equipped to retain moisture and recover from daily stress.
HYSKYN Balance is designed to strengthen and support the skin barrier while delivering longlasting hydration without heaviness.
Its lightweight yet nourishing formula helps replenish essential moisture, support skin comfort and reduce feelings of tightness or dehydration. By helping maintain a healthy skin barrier, Balance allows skin to feel calmer, smoother and more resilient over time.
The formula absorbs comfortably into the skin, making it suitable for everyday use across different skin types, including stressed and sensitive skin.
Yes, absolutely. Balance is formulated to provide hydration and barrier support without feeling greasy or heavy on the skin.
Many people with oily or acne-prone skin avoid moisturisers out of fear of congestion, but dehydrated skin can often trigger even more oil production. Balance helps maintain hydration while supporting the skin barrier, leaving skin feeling balanced and comfortable rather than sticky or overloaded.
Its lightweight texture absorbs easily into the skin and layers well within acne-focused skincare routines.
Yes, Balance is an excellent option for dry and dehydrated skin. When the skin barrier lacks adequate moisture and protective lipids, skin can feel tight, rough, flaky or uncomfortable.
Balance helps replenish hydration and support moisture retention, leaving skin feeling softer, smoother and more nourished throughout the day. With regular use, it helps improve overall skin comfort and supports a healthier-looking skin barrier.
If your skin feels especially dry, you can layer slightly more product depending on your comfort and skin needs.
Yes, Balance works very well for combination skin because it hydrates without feeling overly rich or heavy.
Dry areas benefit from added hydration and barrier support, while oilier areas remain comfortable thanks to the lightweight texture. The formula helps maintain overall balance across the skin, leaving it feeling soft, comfortable and hydrated without excess greasiness.
Yes, Balance is suitable for sensitive skin. Its comforting formula is designed to support the skin barrier while helping reduce feelings of dryness, irritation and discomfort.
The moisturiser absorbs gently into the skin without leaving behind heaviness, making it ideal for skin that feels reactive, dehydrated or easily stressed.
If your skin is especially sensitive or allergy-prone, we always recommend patch testing before full use.
Many barrier-focused moisturisers can feel thick, greasy or difficult to layer, especially for oily or combination skin types.
Balance is designed to deliver deep hydration and barrier support in a lightweight, comfortable texture that absorbs easily into the skin. It nourishes the skin without leaving behind heaviness or a suffocating finish, making it suitable for daily use across different climates and skin types.
The formula focuses on supporting long-term skin health while still feeling elegant and breathable on the skin.
Yes. Balance works well alongside active ingredients and can help support skin comfort when using exfoliating acids, vitamin C, retinoids or other stronger treatments.
Using a barrier-supporting moisturiser alongside actives can help minimise dryness, irritation and barrier disruption, allowing your skin to remain balanced and comfortable throughout your routine.
Balance may contain a mild scent from its formulation ingredients, but it is designed with skin comfort in mind and formulated to remain gentle for everyday use.
Yes, Balance can generally be used safely during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The formula focuses on hydration, nourishment and barrier support without ingredients commonly avoided during pregnancy.
However, if you have specific concerns or heightened sensitivity during this time, it’s always best to consult your doctor for personalised advice.
Yes. Maintaining a healthy skin barrier is important for helping skin recover after breakouts and irritation.
Balance helps support hydration and moisture retention while keeping the skin barrier comfortable and nourished. Well-hydrated skin is often better equipped to recover from visible dryness, irritation and post-breakout discomfort over time.
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