If you're looking for a way to wake up your face, try an essence. Essences are a water-based skin care product with a high concentration of substances that are active in hydrating, protecting, and enhancing skin health.
$86.00
Loving how my face feels!...I've only used Sake Nourishing Essence for two days now, but it feels great. My face feels toned and hydrated....Was gifted Shani Darden Sake Nourishing Essence, and decided to try because I’m a fan of her retinol reform.
What it is: A skin-nourishing formula packed with antioxidants, amino acids, and minerals that soften, visibly brighten, and protect against external stressors.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dryness and Dullness
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Sake Water: Visibly brightens and softens.
- Bamboo Shoot Water and Glycerin: A hydration duo that attracts and retains moisture for a healthy skin barrier.
- Peony Root, Rose Canina, and Green Tea Extracts: Deliver a boost of antioxidants to defend and strengthen skin.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate,
ITEM: 2692226
Size: 5.07 oz / 150 ml
$46.00
I notice throughout the day that my face has a plumpness to it that I've never had before with other toners/essences. ...Adds hydration & gives you glowy skin. I really like this essence & I will purchase again.
What it is: A liquid essence that floods skin with all-day hydration and preps it for the skincare steps to follow.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Dullness, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates skin.
- PENTAVITIN™: Supports skin’s barrier to hold in hydration.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also gluten-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This lightweight formula with hydrating hyaluronic acid visibly tra
ITEM: 2844959
Size: 6.76 oz / 200 mL
$45.00
This essence is one of the best essences I have used. It really hydrates and helps to soothe my skin. ...Great essence!...Milky essences are in! And this milky essence is everything that I want and more!
What it is: A hypoallergenic, lightweight essence that hydrates and nourishes the skin barrier.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination
Skincare Concerns: Dryness
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- BMF™ (Barrier Moisturizing Factors): Supports the moisture barrier.
- Triple Lipid Complex: Ceramides, fatty acids, and cholesterol to help moisturize.
- Squalane, Glycerin, and Vitamin E: Provide additional nourishment.
$128.00
It has a fresh scent and compared to so many other essences, this one isn't as runny and watery which was nice in applying it to my face. ...This ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Essence has a pleasant smell but when I apply on my face it changes. ...This essence is in between the toners and serums
What it is: A hydrating essence that’s clinically shown to double skin’s moisture content with long-lasting hydration and reduce the visible signs of aging.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Dullness, and Uneven Texture
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Flash Filler Hyaluronic Acid: Creates a visible plumping effect and improves the look of the skin’s texture.
- Multi-Mineral Active : Encourages skin’s optimum vitality.
- Padina Pavonica: Algae found on the Mediterranean coast, supports hydration.
What Else You Need to Know: Deliver the perfect layer of moisture to soften skin and better prepare for the next st
$30.00
love it, best for face prep before makeup. recommend everyone to use it....The milky toner is so perfect for face prep before make up ! I like to apply this with my finger tips across my face and it hydrates my skin so deeply it melts away all of my dry skin, making my make up application so much more smoother !
What it is: A potent, nutrient-rich essence with a milky texture that leaves skin feeling hydrated and glowy while supporting barrier function over time.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination
Skincare Concerns: Dullness, Dryness, and Redness
Formulation: Liquid
$48.00
I absolutely love this essence. The list of ingredients is excellent. The consistency is slightly thicker than most essences, which, in my opinion, makes it so much easier to use. ...This facial essence has a milky texture that is very potent left my skin really hydrated, dewy, and glowing, I always apply a generous amount to my face before my moisturizer and I gently press it into my face and neck it prepares my skin for makeup days leaving my makeup very flawless.
What it is: A potent, nutrient-rich essence with a milky texture that leaves skin feeling hydrated and glowy while boosting the skin barrier over time.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination
Skincare Concerns: Dullness, Dryness, and Redness
Formulation: Liquid
$52.00
Honey Milk Essence...Recently I’ve gotten really into essences, so I was very excited to try this one. This essence smells lovely, feels luxurious to apply, and really hydrated my dry and sensitive skin. ...This prep can include toners and essences. This essence not only hydrates your face but also calms it down.
What it is: A nurturing milky essence that drenches skin in hydration as it comforts and calms redness.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dryness, and Redness
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hawaiian White Honey: Rich in antioxidants to help heal and nurture dry, irritated skin.
- Potent Ceramide Blend: Replenishes moisture barrier, smooths the appearance of wrinkles, and visibly boosts elasticity.
- Chamomile: Calms and soothes redness with immediate comfort.
$61.00
Can't rave, can't complain. There's not many essences to choose from, I've moved to this one from Laneige's gel-like essence cream and I believe between those two I prefer this one....Skin essence for dark spots...Toners and essences are essential in my skincare routine. The Caudalie Vinoperfect Essence is lightweight and refreshing—leaves skin soft, radiant, and prepped for serum.
What it is: A natural essence, powered by exfoliating glycolic acid and hydrating grape water, that visibly diminishes dark spots and brightens the complexion.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination
Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Dullness, and Uneven Texture
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Glycolic Acid: Visibly refines the texture of skin.
- White Peony: Brightens and evens the complexion.
- Grape Water: Moisturizes, soothes, and acts as an antioxidant.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
$150.00
What it is: An essence that is formulated with 93 percent naturally derived ingredients and a powerful brightness-activating concentrate.
Skin Type: Normal and Dry
Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Dryness
Highlighted Ingredients:
- High-Diffusion Vitamin C Derivative: Boosts the complexion’s radiance.
- Exfoliating AHA: Revitalizes the skin to reveal a fresher and more even complexion.
- Brightness Activating White Honey: Has a clarifying effect comparable to niacinamide.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, tr
