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Chromat Balance Solution | Soothing Hydrating Toner
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$65.00
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A lightweight serum and booster for skin that runs red, reactive, or tight. Used right after cleansing, it calms visible redness and irritation while flooding skin with hydration and strengthening its barrier, without any heavy or sticky feel.
Skin is left calmer, softer, and better prepared for every step that follows.
Why I Chose It
As an esthetician, I see redness and dehydration every day, and they often go hand in hand. Dry climates, travel, indoor heat, and year-round sun pull moisture from the skin, and a weakened barrier leaves it flushed and reactive.
Balance Solution addresses both at once. It visibly calms redness in the moment, but it also hydrates and helps rebuild a stronger barrier, so skin stays settled instead of flaring up again by evening.
What Makes It Different
Most toners and essences add water to the skin and little else. Balance Solution is formulated as a true treatment serum, combining several soothing and strengthening actives to calm redness, hydrate, and smooth at once.
It’s built on Chromat’s patented Chroma Peptide, which began with a natural antifreeze protein found in an Arctic fish that helps it survive extreme conditions. After years of medical research, including organ preservation, it was developed for skin. Today it’s made through precision fermentation, so no fish are used.
What Makes It Stand Out
Calms visible redness
Soothing actives quiet flushed, irritated skin and help it stay calm.
Strengthens the barrier
A stronger barrier means skin holds moisture better and reacts less to dry air and environmental stress.
Instant hydration
Floods freshly cleansed skin with moisture so it never feels tight.
Softens post-blemish marks
Beta-glucan can help soften the look of discoloration left by scarring.
Smooths on contact
An oat-derived active gives skin an immediate smoother, more lifted feel.
Weightless and alcohol-free
Layers easily under other serums and moisturizer, morning and night.
Key Ingredients
Abyssine 657®
A marine-derived ingredient that helps ease irritation, visible inflammation, and discomfort.
SymGlucan® (Beta-Glucan)
A soothing form of beta-glucan that calms irritation, supports recovery, adds moisture, and can help soften the look of discoloration left by scarring.
Chroma Peptide®
Chromat’s patented peptide prompts skin to make more of its own protective and structural proteins, helping it become stronger and more resilient.
Osilift®
Taken from oats, it creates an instant smoothing, tightening effect on the skin’s surface.
Adenosine
Supports the skin’s natural protein production and helps protect against damage.
Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid)
Pulls water into the skin for soft, plump, well-hydrated skin.
How to Use
After cleansing, pour a little onto clean hands or a cotton pad.
Press or sweep it over face and neck.
For an extra hydration boost, mix it in your palm with Intraceuticals Rejuvenate Daily Serum before applying.
Follow with your other serums and moisturizer.
Use morning and evening.
Pairs Well With
Chromat Detox Cleanser
Resurfaces without acids while cleansing, leaving skin ready to drink in Balance Solution.
Intraceuticals Rejuvenate Daily Serum
Mix the two together for a deeply hydrating, calming layer in one step.
Chromat Perfecting Cream
Seals in hydration while firming, smoothing, and evening tone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will it help with redness?
A: Yes. Calming actives like Abyssine 657 and beta-glucan help soothe visible redness and irritation, while a stronger barrier helps skin stay calmer over time. It’s a great daily step for skin that flushes easily or reacts to weather, travel, or stronger actives.
Q: Can I use it if I have rosacea?
A: Many people with redness-prone skin find it soothing, but it isn’t a treatment for rosacea. If you’re under a dermatologist’s care, check with them before adding new products.
Q: Is it a serum or a booster?
A: Both. It works like a lightweight serum, and it’s used as a booster: the first step after cleansing, adding calm and hydration so the serums and moisturizer that follow work on balanced, comfortable skin.
Q: Is it the same as a toner?
A: It’s used in the same spot in your routine, but it does more. Rather than just refreshing skin, it calms, hydrates, and strengthens the barrier.
Q: Is it good for sensitive skin?
A: Yes. It’s alcohol-free and made to calm irritation while it hydrates, which makes it a great fit for sensitive and reactive skin.
Q: Can I use it every day?
A: Yes. Use it morning and night after cleansing, before your other serums and moisturizer.
Q: Can I use it with retinoids or exfoliants?
A: Yes. It’s a helpful partner for stronger actives, adding hydration and calm to help skin stay comfortable while they work.
Q: Will it help with dry skin from travel or dry climates?
A: Yes. Keep it on hand when flying, in dry climates, or during winter when indoor heat dries out skin.
Q: Is Chroma Peptide made from fish?
A: No. It was inspired by a natural antifreeze protein found in the ocean pout, an Arctic fish, but Chromat produces it through precision fermentation, so no fish are used.
Q: Is Chromat the same as LiftLab?
A: Yes. Chromat was formerly known as LiftLab, and its formulas are built on the same patented Chroma Peptide. Read the full Chromat story.
Full Ingredient List
Water/Aqua, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Ahnfeltiopsis Concinna Extract (Red Algae Extract), Ethoxydiglycol, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Glycereth-26, Methyl Gluceth-20, r-Saccharomyces/Methionyl s-Ocean Pout Type-3 Ice Structuring Protein HPLC 12 (Chroma Peptide), Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Adenosine, 1, 2-Hexanediol, Acrylates/c10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Alcohol, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Benzophenone-4, Beta-Glucan, Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Dipropylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexyl Glycerin, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Glycosphingolipids, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Jojoba Wax Peg-120 Esters, Methylsilanol Hydroxyproline Aspartate, Nitrilotriacetic Acid, Ormenis Multicaulis Oil, Peg-32, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenyl Trimethicone, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Sodium Benzoate, BHT, Citric Acid, Triethanolamine
Formulas may be updated by the manufacturer from time to time. Please refer to the packaging for the most current ingredient list.
Regular price
$65.00
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A lightweight serum and booster for skin that runs red, reactive, or tight. Used right after cleansing, it calms visible redness and irritation while flooding skin with hydration and strengthening its barrier, without any heavy or sticky feel.
Skin is left calmer, softer, and better prepared for every step that follows.
Why I Chose It
As an esthetician, I see redness and dehydration every day, and they often go hand in hand. Dry climates, travel, indoor heat, and year-round sun pull moisture from the skin, and a weakened barrier leaves it flushed and reactive.
Balance Solution addresses both at once. It visibly calms redness in the moment, but it also hydrates and helps rebuild a stronger barrier, so skin stays settled instead of flaring up again by evening.
What Makes It Different
Most toners and essences add water to the skin and little else. Balance Solution is formulated as a true treatment serum, combining several soothing and strengthening actives to calm redness, hydrate, and smooth at once.
It’s built on Chromat’s patented Chroma Peptide, which began with a natural antifreeze protein found in an Arctic fish that helps it survive extreme conditions. After years of medical research, including organ preservation, it was developed for skin. Today it’s made through precision fermentation, so no fish are used.
What Makes It Stand Out
Calms visible redness
Soothing actives quiet flushed, irritated skin and help it stay calm.
Strengthens the barrier
A stronger barrier means skin holds moisture better and reacts less to dry air and environmental stress.
Instant hydration
Floods freshly cleansed skin with moisture so it never feels tight.
Softens post-blemish marks
Beta-glucan can help soften the look of discoloration left by scarring.
Smooths on contact
An oat-derived active gives skin an immediate smoother, more lifted feel.
Weightless and alcohol-free
Layers easily under other serums and moisturizer, morning and night.
Key Ingredients
Abyssine 657®
A marine-derived ingredient that helps ease irritation, visible inflammation, and discomfort.
SymGlucan® (Beta-Glucan)
A soothing form of beta-glucan that calms irritation, supports recovery, adds moisture, and can help soften the look of discoloration left by scarring.
Chroma Peptide®
Chromat’s patented peptide prompts skin to make more of its own protective and structural proteins, helping it become stronger and more resilient.
Osilift®
Taken from oats, it creates an instant smoothing, tightening effect on the skin’s surface.
Adenosine
Supports the skin’s natural protein production and helps protect against damage.
Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid)
Pulls water into the skin for soft, plump, well-hydrated skin.
How to Use
After cleansing, pour a little onto clean hands or a cotton pad.
Press or sweep it over face and neck.
For an extra hydration boost, mix it in your palm with Intraceuticals Rejuvenate Daily Serum before applying.
Follow with your other serums and moisturizer.
Use morning and evening.
Pairs Well With
Chromat Detox Cleanser
Resurfaces without acids while cleansing, leaving skin ready to drink in Balance Solution.
Intraceuticals Rejuvenate Daily Serum
Mix the two together for a deeply hydrating, calming layer in one step.
Chromat Perfecting Cream
Seals in hydration while firming, smoothing, and evening tone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will it help with redness?
A: Yes. Calming actives like Abyssine 657 and beta-glucan help soothe visible redness and irritation, while a stronger barrier helps skin stay calmer over time. It’s a great daily step for skin that flushes easily or reacts to weather, travel, or stronger actives.
Q: Can I use it if I have rosacea?
A: Many people with redness-prone skin find it soothing, but it isn’t a treatment for rosacea. If you’re under a dermatologist’s care, check with them before adding new products.
Q: Is it a serum or a booster?
A: Both. It works like a lightweight serum, and it’s used as a booster: the first step after cleansing, adding calm and hydration so the serums and moisturizer that follow work on balanced, comfortable skin.
Q: Is it the same as a toner?
A: It’s used in the same spot in your routine, but it does more. Rather than just refreshing skin, it calms, hydrates, and strengthens the barrier.
Q: Is it good for sensitive skin?
A: Yes. It’s alcohol-free and made to calm irritation while it hydrates, which makes it a great fit for sensitive and reactive skin.
Q: Can I use it every day?
A: Yes. Use it morning and night after cleansing, before your other serums and moisturizer.
Q: Can I use it with retinoids or exfoliants?
A: Yes. It’s a helpful partner for stronger actives, adding hydration and calm to help skin stay comfortable while they work.
Q: Will it help with dry skin from travel or dry climates?
A: Yes. Keep it on hand when flying, in dry climates, or during winter when indoor heat dries out skin.
Q: Is Chroma Peptide made from fish?
A: No. It was inspired by a natural antifreeze protein found in the ocean pout, an Arctic fish, but Chromat produces it through precision fermentation, so no fish are used.
Q: Is Chromat the same as LiftLab?
A: Yes. Chromat was formerly known as LiftLab, and its formulas are built on the same patented Chroma Peptide. Read the full Chromat story.
Full Ingredient List
Water/Aqua, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Ahnfeltiopsis Concinna Extract (Red Algae Extract), Ethoxydiglycol, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Glycereth-26, Methyl Gluceth-20, r-Saccharomyces/Methionyl s-Ocean Pout Type-3 Ice Structuring Protein HPLC 12 (Chroma Peptide), Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Adenosine, 1, 2-Hexanediol, Acrylates/c10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Alcohol, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Benzophenone-4, Beta-Glucan, Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Dipropylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexyl Glycerin, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Glycosphingolipids, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Jojoba Wax Peg-120 Esters, Methylsilanol Hydroxyproline Aspartate, Nitrilotriacetic Acid, Ormenis Multicaulis Oil, Peg-32, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenyl Trimethicone, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Sodium Benzoate, BHT, Citric Acid, Triethanolamine
Formulas may be updated by the manufacturer from time to time. Please refer to the packaging for the most current ingredient list.