Balancing Tuner
Moisturizer
Updated 10 Dec 2025

Balancing Tuner

ONE BY KOSÉ
20Ingredients
0EU Banned
0Caution
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
55% Natural40% synthetic

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.3 — Suboptimal
5.3
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.3
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.3: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.3, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

55% natural40% synthetic
11 natural 1 unknown 8 synthetic

Based on 20 ingredients analyzed. 55% natural, 5% unknown and 40% synthetic.

Preservatives2 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance
Humectants2 humectants

Functions Overview (14)

skin conditioning4:Rice Ferment Filtrate, Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Quercus Robur Wood Extract
humectant4:Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Quercus Robur Wood Extract, Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1
fragrance3:Sodium Citrate, Methylparaben, Fragrance

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Lightweight gel-cream — fresh, water-like feel
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.