If that’s only one thing I could splurge in my skin care routine, it would be the essence. Essence is applied to the skin after cleansing and toner. It is not a moisturizer even though it sounds like one. Essences can penetrate deep into the inner skin because the molecule is so small.
While essences give your inner skin nutrients but cream or lotion keep your outer skin smooth and moisturize. Both are essential steps in your skincare routine.
If you have similar skin types like mine, I strongly recommend you to check out these essences to give your skin a mega boost result.
Features to Look For in Essence
- Safe for sensitive skin – Safe to use daily even when my skin is feeling weak and sensitive
- Effectiveness – Must deliver what it claimed
- Texture – Smooth and absorb to the skin easily
- Ingredients – Effective and active ingredients
- Price – Fair and reasonable price
It’s crucial for me to get a serum that is safe for sensitive skin to use daily. Some essences contain really strong and active ingredients that are effective but not suitable for all skin types.
My skin gets sensitive sometimes due to the environment, weather, or from some new products I use. So it’s important for me that the essence is safe to use on my skin on any day.
Next, the essence must deliver the result to my skin on what it claimed. If I’m using a brightening essence, I expect it will keep my face to stay away from dullness. Same applies to all the essence.
I prefer a lightweight formula essence, so it can absorb into my skin instantly.
The ingredients are just as important as the price. The essence should be packed with active ingredients and give a visible result to your skin.
Lastly, the price. As I mentioned before, essences are the skin care products that I don’t mind to splurge on. A good essence contained good ingredients that boost your skin to the next level. I’m willing to pay for it as long as the price is reasonable.
How Often Should you use Essence?
You should use an essence day and night every day. My main skin concerns are dryness and freckles on my cheekbones. Therefore, I normally use a hydrating essence during the day and brightening or repairing essence at night.
It depends on your skin condition, you can use the same essence day and night. Whenever my skin is feeling dry, I’ll replace my brightening essence with repairing essence.
To be precise, I use brightening essence in spring and summer meanwhile repairing serum in autumn and winter.
I find this works the best for me as I tend to spend more time out and about in spring and summer. My skin is exposed to the UV rays every day. Therefore, dark spots are more likely to form in the summer.
That being said, cold air in the fall and winter make my skin feels even drier. I definitely need to moisturize to keep my skin hydrated.
Anti-aging / Repairing Serum
The History of Whoo Bichup Self-Generating Anti-Aging Essence (Buy Now)
Whoo Bichup Self-Generating Anti-Aging Essence is by far my favorite serum. It’s suitable for all skin types and all age group.
It is light yet give your skin a boost of hydration and moisturizing. The brand uses nanotechnology to ensure all the ingredients blends together into tiny molecules. As a result, the essence is easily penetrated into the skin and still deliver powerful results.
The history of Whoo delivered the best and powerful oriental medicines in skin care products. The History of Whoo has a long history and it was used by the Empress.
I notice my skin’s texture is improved, it is smooth and soft to touch. Apart from that, this essence also promotes blood circulation which makes your skin look radiant.
My pores appeared smaller after continuously using every day and night for two weeks. I’ve tried so many serums but none of the serum works like Whoo Bichup Self-Generating Anti-Aging Essence.
Even though the price is slightly high but it’s worth every penny. Opt for their special edition essence which is 90ml per bottle. You only need two pumps each time for your face, so it will last a long time.
Brightening serum
Kiehl’s Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution
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The key ingredients of Kiehl’s Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution are activated C, white birch extract and peony extract. White birch extract restores hydration and provides nutrients to the skin. Meanwhile, peony extract is an effective antioxidant to brighten skin.
I want a brightening serum that is safe for sensitive skin to use. Out of so many brightening serums, this is the one is gentle yet still fade away my dark spots and scars. Whitening is not my main concern, but I This serum brighten up my dull complexion and enhance skin clarity yet hydrating.
I also have freckles on my cheekbones. It really diminishes some of my dark spots and clarifies my skin. This featherweight serum absorbs into your skin in no time. You can’t feel any residue after it completely absorbs into your skin. I also apply this over my neck to correct my skin discoloration.
One side note, remember to apply sunscreen to protect your skin during the day for the best result.
Hydrating serum
Belif Hungarian Water Essence (Buy Now)
Belif claimed its brand to be truthful and sincere. The formula was passed down from a British herbalist since 1860. Belif only uses pure herbal formula without preservatives, mineral oil, dyes, fragrances, and animal origin ingredients.
Belif Hungarian Water Essence is a moisture binder to strengthen our skin barrier. My skin barrier was damaged once and it’s still weak compared to a healthy skin barrier. This product not only provides hydration but also strengthen my skin barrier.
Jasmine water is added to the formula to replenish skin’s moisture level. The Aqua formula is lightweight so it will absorb right into your skin after you apply it. It’s dermatologically tested that increase 20% of your hydration level and leave your skin supple and soft.
I like to add this in my morning skincare routine because the watery texture absorbs to your skin instantly. I often put on makeup after my skincare routine. Therefore, lightweight formula is really important to balance my skin. A heavy formula might look greasy and uncomfortable with my skin.
Currently Trying
Eaoron III Hyaluronic Acid Collagen Essence (Buy Now)
Purito Galacto Niacin 97 Power Essence (link)
Eaoron SWF Whitening Capsules Daily Youth Restoring Serum (link)