An essence is a water-based skin care product with a high concentration of active ingredients that help to hydrate, protect, and improve skin health. Check out some essences from some of Sephora's favorite brands.
$99.00
Max Hydration for face...This really is a great essence, I have noticed my face looks healthier, more hydrated. ...This essence is definitely a holy Grail item. It's makes your face rejuvenated it's not sticky like some essences are.
What it is: A powerful essence that addresses multiple visible skin concerns, providing hydration, radiance, and benefits that target visible signs of aging in a single step.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Uneven Texture
Highlighted Ingredients:
- PITERA™: SK-II's signature ingredient that supports skin's natural regeneration.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance.
What Else You Need to Know: A compr
$59.00
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
$34.00
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: 2828739
Size: 5.07 oz / 150 ml
$53.00
A great essence for those who want glass skin!...This is one of my favorite essences. The new packaging is a plus as well. It always leaves my skin feeling silky smooth!...It's moisturizing and doesn't dry out my face like other essences (toners) may do. It's also a great size that lasts a long time.
$92.00
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
$68.00
The Essence You Need!...I have to say I never really knew what the big deal was about essences but this is top tier. I absolutely love the smell of this essence! ...This essence feels so refreshing on my skin....I have a lot of natural redness to my face and this essence made my face look more toned and even.
What it is: A clinically tested saffron-infused milky toner essence for more hydrated, calm, and brighter-looking skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Dullness
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Saffron and Red Algae: Brighten and reduce the look of dark spots.
- Niacinamide and Squalane: Quickly hydrates and visibly plumps skin while enhancing absorption of ingredients.
- Yeast Ferment Extract: Adaptogens combat oxidative stress and support a calm, balanced skin barrier.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
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$34.00
This prep can include toners and essences. This essence not only hydrates your face but also calms it down. ...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.
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.
ITEM: 2874014
Size: 3.38 fl. oz. / 100 mL
$86.00
What it is: A transformative bi-phase essence that does double-duty to address dull, dehydrated skin and bring out the glow in an instant.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Radiant
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Sweet Almond Oil: Nourishes, gives luminosity, softens, and smooths.
- Squalane: Locks in moisture.
- Centifolia Rose Petal Extract: Provides essential minerals, vitamins, and amino acids to revitalize, rebalance, and replenish the skin barrier.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, and sulfates SLS & SLES. It is also cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This essence is clinically shown to boost moisture and replenish the skin barrier. Skin is
$135.00
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