Essences For Face

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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.

Shani Darden Skin CareSake Nourishing Essence

ITEM: 2790236

Size: 4 oz / 120 ml

30 Reviews

$80.00

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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. ...Loving how my face feels!

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,

$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

$124.00

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 essence is in between the toners and serums...This ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Essence has a pleasant smell but when I apply on my face it changes.

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

$46.00

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.


$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.

$182.00

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

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