What Is a Korean Facial Essence?

An essence is a concentrated skincare product that is applied to clean skin after toning. Essences have formulas that specifically target wrinkles, fine lines, dull and uneven skin tone. Koreans consider these to be essential products in a skincare routine, rather than an option or a luxury. 

Is Essence The Same As Toner?

Although they are watery in texture, Kbeauty essences aren’t designed to replace your toner or to offer an additional cleansing step. Instead, they target and treat the skin on a cellular level. However, some K-Beauty products are 2-in-1s, offering the benefits of an essence and a toner in one. 

What Does a Korean Face Essence Do? 

Korean essences perform several functions. 

1.First, they contain active ingredients that optimise the skin’s natural turnover rate to renew skin cells and regenerate the skin. 

2.Second, they prep your skin to absorb the next layers of skincare you apply. 

3.Third, they lightly hydrate your skin to assist your serum and moisturiser to sink in. If you’ve ever felt like your moisturiser is just sitting on top of your skin and not dissolving into it, essence will be a great addition to your skincare routine.In a nutshell – essences are a quick and easy way to up your skincare game. 

What Difference Will It Make To My Skin? 

In addition to lightly hydrating your skin and preparing your skin to absorb your next layer of skincare, using an essence every day will make your skin smoother, brighter, softer and assist you to apply makeup more evenly. 

How Do I Use an Essence? 

Apply to clean skin, or after toning both morning and night. Simply tap or pat it into your face (rather than wiping it).