Brickell Balancing Toner (Size Options)

Toner is one of those steps guys skip most often and usually because the ones they've tried left their face feeling like it had been wiped with hand sanitizer. Brickell's Balancing Toner is a different proposition. It uses witch hazel as a base instead of alcohol, which means it removes the last traces of oil and cleanser residue without stripping the skin barrier.

Organic aloe and green tea calm any post-wash irritation. Hyaluronic acid pulls moisture back in before you've even reached for your moisturiser. The result is a face that's genuinely prepped - pores tightened, pH rebalanced, surface clear - and receptive to whatever you apply next. It's a small step that makes a measurable difference to how your moisturizer or serum performs.

Who's It For

All skin types, but particularly useful for guys with oily or combination skin who want tighter pores and less shine through the day. Also beneficial for anyone who finds their moisturizer sits on top of the skin rather than absorbing cleanly. 

Key Benefits

• Witch Hazel Pore Control - Natural astringent that removes surface oil and residue, tightens pores, and reduces visible shine without the drying effect of alcohol-based toners.
• Hyaluronic Acid Hydration - Binds moisture to the skin immediately after cleansing, keeping the face hydrated through the rest of the routine.
• Aloe Calming - Organic aloe vera soothes any post-cleanse sensitivity or redness before moisturiser is applied.
• pH Rebalancing - Brings the skin back to its natural slightly acidic pH after cleansing, improving the uptake and performance of serums and moisturisers applied after.
• Green Tea Antioxidant Protection - Shields the skin from free radical damage while the barrier recovers from cleansing. 

Scent Profile

Light and botanical - a subtle freshness from the witch hazel and plant extracts with no added fragrance.

Key Ingredients

• Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana) - A natural astringent that tightens pores, reduces surface oil, and calms mild irritation without the dryness of alcohol.
• Hyaluronic Acid (Cassia Angustifolia Seed Extract) - A plant-derived hyaluronic acid that draws and holds moisture to the skin.
• Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis)* - Soothes, hydrates, and calms the skin barrier after cleansing. Jojoba Oil (Simmondsia Chinensis)* - Helps restore the skin's lipid barrier and prevent moisture loss post-cleanse.
• Amino Acid Complex (Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Histidine, Phenylalanine) - Supports skin barrier repair and moisture retention.
• Gotu Kola Extract (Centella Asiatica)* - Calming botanical that supports skin recovery and reduces redness. 

How To Use

After cleansing, apply a small amount to a cotton pad or directly to clean hands and sweep across the face and neck. Allow to absorb fully before applying moisturiser or serum. Use morning and evening as part of your daily routine. 

Why MASC Recommends This

If your moisturizer isn't absorbing the way it should, a toner is usually the missing link - and this one does the job without the harshness most guys associate with the category. We recommend pairing it between the Clarifying Gel Face Wash and Daily Essential Face Moisturizer as the middle step of a solid three-product daily routine.