Everything you need to know about Face Essence

If you’re familiar with Korean beauty, you’re probably familiar with the multitude of skincare products that have emerged from this renowned beauty-conscious country. Sheet masks, snail infused skincare, sleeping masks and more.

Another skincare trend that have been making its rounds is face essence, best used after a toner and before a serum. But what is a face essence and what does it for your skin?

What is a face essence?

Not to be confused with a toner, a face essence essentially works as a primer for your moisturiser whilst also including a host of extra benefits for the skin.

With their lower molecular weight, essences are able to penetrate the skin much deeper than creams do. Not only do essences hydrate and re-balance the skin with the high concentrations of active ingredients found in them, they help your skin to better absorb all the benefits from the other products in your skincare regime.

Pro tip:  if you are trying to achieve the appearance of dewy, a la K-pop skin sans filter, be sure to apply a light layer of moisturising essence to your skin.

How to use a face essence?

For face essence to work effectively, it should be correctly applied and that means treating your essence like a serum. Simply press abour 2-3 pumps into the palms of your hand and press the product gently into your skin, and not dragging the product across your face.

Which essence to use?

For oily and dry skin – yes, it is possible for your skin to be oily and dry at the same time. This is especially so for acne-prone skin. Vital Essence excels in balancing out combination skin while leaving complexion clear, pore-less and glowing!

For aging skin – our skin starts aging as we approach our mid 20s, suffice to say we should be working in antiaging products then. Rose Honey Essence’s ultra light watery texture is perfect for replenishing and reviving dull and aging skin.

For sensitive skin – formulated with royal jelly extracts, Royal Jelly Essence is enriched with essential fullerenes, vitamins and minerals that not only calms skin irritation, it also provides overall rejuvenation for youthful, radian skin.