Do you use it in your daily life? Probably not… After all, Essence is the great unknown of the West, even if it is an essential step in any Korean routine. But what exactly is it? It is a beauty product with a watery, liquid and very light texture that contains a very high concentration of active ingredients, which provide multiple benefits to the face in one step. It’s an intermediate step between toner and serum, after cleansing, and because it’s an ultra-fast product that penetrates deep into the skin and is absorbed almost immediately, the time investment is minimal.
In Korean beauty routines (always so envied and admired around the world), the essence is often used to provide extra moisture to the skin, but this product also often contains certain ingredients that treat specific skin problems. It is therefore ideal if you are looking for a firming, depigmenting or brightening effect, as it gives the skin more elasticity, firmness and luminosity and promotes cell renewal. The essence is applied with small touches with the fingertips, emphasizing the face, neck and décolleté, and once absorbed, it becomes an excellent preparation to receive the following cosmetics of the routine: serum, moisturizer, contour of the eyes…
And something important… is the essence valid for all skin types? Good news, yes! These products are specially formulated to give the face a global coverage, so that it adapts to the different types of feet, from the most oily to the driest or the most sensitive. The sooner you apply Korean essences to your face, the sooner you will get firmer skin for longer. With them, your skin will look healthier, brighter and more radiant, and it will take longer for the signs of premature aging to appear on your skin. Do you want to give this kind of cosmetics that are so successful on the other side of the planet a chance? Well, don’t miss these 10 proposals you’ll love to discover!
This lightweight essence instantly replenishes the skin with long-lasting hydration. The formula is composed of a blend of medicinal plants including rosemary and lavender, moisturizing creams and antioxidants. Hungarian Water Essence, from bell (41.99 euros)
With vitamin B5, allatoin and hyaluronic acid, this essence provides freshness and hydration and soothes and balances the skin at its natural pH 5.5, in a quick gesture after facial hygiene. It also prepares her to receive the next cosmetic in the best conditions. Moisturizing and balancing essence, from USU Cosmetics (16.90 euros)
This essence concentrated in vitamin B3 soothes, softens and moisturizes sensitive, dehydrated skin, with lack of comfort and wrinkles for 24 hours. It also activates and prepares the skin for more care and a greater absorption of active ingredients. Hydra B3 Essence, from SVR (€26.50)
This firming hydration essence replenishes the skin’s healthy moisture by balancing microbiome levels. It also helps strengthen the skin barrier and hydration. Vital Hydra Solution™ Biome Essence, from DR.JART+ (44.99 euros)
This brightening glycol essence is designed for all women who want to prevent or reduce their pigmentation spots, whatever the cause: sun, acne, age, pregnancy… Vinoperfect Essence, from Caudalie (€22.99)
This ultra-concentrated facial essence formulated with galactomyces (a fungus derived from the yeast fermentation process) nourishes and moisturizes the skin by controlling excess sebum. In addition, it minimizes expression lines and has a powerful anti-stain effect. It is ideal for all skin types. Galactomyces Facial Essence, from elizavecca (27.90 euros in planet skin)
This facial essence formulated with a single ingredient, 100% centella asiatica, is ideal for sensitive or acne-prone skin. With a high content of antioxidants and vitamins that soothe irritated skin and strengthen the skin barrier. Facial Essence Cica 100, from DEWYTREE (18.90 euros in planet skin)
This Korean essence offers a lifting effect due to the high content of peptides. The concentrated active ingredients help and fight the signs of aging, prevent and treat premature aging. Essence Bio Ex Cell Peptide, from Tony Molly (73.90 euros in planet skin)
This facial essence with hydrolyzed collagen helps improve skin elasticity and firmness. Removes dead cells, balances the skin’s natural pH, deeply moisturizes, fights wrinkles, improves facial hydration and restores skin vitality. Collagen Daily Facial Essence, from folio (15.90 euros in planet skin)
This moisturizing and nourishing concentrated essence is formulated with snail mucin and bee venom. Indicated for all skin types, it is a top product to improve the uneven texture of the skin, be it small acne scars or expression lines. Snail Bee High Content Essence bent over (29.95 euros in Min Cosmetics)
Source: Marie Claire
I am Anne Johnson and I work as an author at the Fashion Vibes. My main area of expertise is beauty related news, but I also have experience in covering other types of stories like entertainment, lifestyle, and health topics. With my years of experience in writing for various publications, I have built strong relationships with many industry insiders. My passion for journalism has enabled me to stay on top of the latest trends and changes in the world of beauty.
