Everything You Need to Know About Essences, a K-Beauty StapleWhat does an Essence do? We're answering all your questions about Essences—and how to get glowing young-looking skin with this superstar product. |
Known as the heart of Korean skin care, the essence is a staple of the 10-step routine. Outside of K-beauty, however, the essence doesn't seem to be, well, essential. They're honestly kinda misunderstood and their purpose can seem somewhat unclear. Is it a toner? Is it a serum? Is it just... fancy water?
Just going off the packaging, its benefits can seem very similar to products you may already be using. So... do you actually need one? Well, that's up to you — but to start, know this: An essence isn't a toner and it isn't a serum. It's actually so much more — so don't skip it! Here's everything you need to know.
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