Essences are the hidden gems that are missing in your skin care routine. These lightweight products are made primarily of water and are packed with additional powerful ingredients to moisturize and soothe skin immediately after cleansing.
At first glance, adding yet another product to your skin may seem like overkill. But we would argue that using too much product on your skin is exactly what Essence is trying to prevent. It is meant to enhance hydration and prepare the face for proper absorption of remaining products.
There’s a lot of confusion about the difference between essences and toners, and even some serums. In fact, some brands use these terms interchangeably. Still, there are notable differences between all three products.
Essences typically have a water-like consistency with soothing and moisturizing ingredients, don’t contain anything too active or exfoliating, are non-greasy and absorb quickly into the skin. Toners still have a liquid consistency, but are usually exfoliating agents that contain active ingredients. Serums are thicker in texture and consistency and usually leave your skin greasy or greasy, but they contain the most active ingredients.
At IYKYK, using our essence before the rest of your routine is a great way to soothe your skin and protect your skin barrier. Shop top-rated essences below.
