Your Guide to Essences: The Heart of the K-Beauty Routine

Often a mystery to those new to K-beauty, the essence is a transformative step that sits between your toner and your serum. It’s not just an extra product; it’s a powerful, concentrated liquid designed to prep your skin and boost the efficacy of everything that follows.

Think of an essence as a lightweight, watery treatment packed with active ingredients like fermented extracts, botanicals, and vitamins. Its job is to provide a layer of deep hydration and targeted nutrients that improve your skin’s overall health.

What an Essence Can Do For You:

• Boost Hydration: They contain humectants that flood your skin with water, preparing it for serums and moisturisers.

• Improve Absorption: By adding a layer of hydration, essences create a "wet" environment that helps subsequent products like serums penetrate more deeply.

• Target Specific Concerns: Whether it’s brightening with galactomyces, soothing with mugwort, or firming with ginseng, there’s an essence for every need.

To use an essence, simply pat it into your skin after your toner. The light texture absorbs quickly, leaving your skin feeling plump and ready.