Skin Health
ZO SKIN HEALTH Calming Toner (travel size) 50 mL / 1.6 Fl. Oz. (920400)
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ZO Skin Health Calming Toner Formerly Called ZO Medical Balatone 6 oz/180 ml Review
Our verdict
ZO Skin Health's Calming Toner, formerly sold as ZO Medical Balatone, pairs a touch of glycolic acid with soothing ingredients like allantoin and panthenol for dry skin, and its 4.8 star average across 473 ratings makes it one of the highest rated toners in this lineup.
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Dry skin that wants a gentle glycolic acid toner balanced with calming, hydrating ingredients rather than a harsh exfoliant.
Skip if
You are looking for a budget toner, since this professional skincare brand is priced well above typical drugstore options.
- Priced 124% above the category median ($19.20 across 452 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.7/5
overall
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Owner rating4.8/5
4.8 average across 473 owner ratings
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Popularity3.1/5
473 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other women's everyday face care: moisturizers, face mists, facial kits, rollers, cleansing brushes and steamers we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
ZO Skin Health's Calming Toner, previously known as ZO Medical Balatone, is built around a small dose of glycolic acid alongside a long list of soothing and hydrating ingredients including allantoin, panthenol, sodium hyaluronate and sodium PCA. The unscented, dry skin formula is meant to rebalance skin after cleansing without the sting some glycolic products bring.
At $43 for 6 fluid ounces, this is a premium priced toner that fits with ZO's positioning as a physician dispensed skincare line. The liquid formula is meant to be swept on with a cotton pad, prepping skin for the rest of a ZO routine or any other moisturizer and serum step.
A 4.8 star average across 473 ratings is one of the strongest scores in this toner lineup, though the review count is smaller than mass market brands. The modest monthly purchase volume fits a specialty skincare line sold mostly through professional and direct channels.
Pros
- 4.8 star average across 473 ratings is one of the highest scores in this category
- Combines glycolic acid with soothing ingredients like allantoin and panthenol
- Sodium hyaluronate adds a hydrating boost for dry skin
- Unscented formula suits sensitive, reactive skin
- Formerly ZO Medical Balatone, a long standing name in professional skincare
Cons
- Priced significantly higher than most drugstore and mid range toners
- Smaller review count than mass market competitors
- Contains sodium hydroxide and eugenol, worth checking if you avoid those ingredients
Performance notes
Glycolic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid that works at the skin's surface to support smoother texture, and pairing it here with allantoin and panthenol is meant to soften any exfoliating sting. Sodium hyaluronate and sodium PCA are both humectants that help hold moisture in dry skin, which lines up with this toner's soothing, rebalancing role rather than a deep exfoliating one.
What buyers say
A 4.8 star average across 473 ratings is an excellent score, even if the review count is smaller than bigger drugstore brands see. That combination suggests a loyal base of buyers who are satisfied enough to keep repurchasing a premium priced product.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this the same as ZO Medical Balatone?
Yes, this toner was formerly sold under the name ZO Medical Balatone and has since been renamed ZO Skin Health Calming Toner. The formula itself is the one shoppers are rating.
Will the glycolic acid in this toner cause irritation?
The glycolic acid here is paired with soothing ingredients like allantoin and panthenol, which is meant to make it gentler than a standalone acid toner. Dry or sensitive skin should still patch test first, since everyone reacts to acids a little differently.
Is this toner worth the higher price?
At $43 it costs more than most toners in this list, and that price reflects ZO's positioning as a physician grade skincare line. The 4.8 star average across 473 ratings suggests buyers who have tried it feel the formula justifies the cost, though budget conscious shoppers have plenty of lower priced options.