I've said it before and I'll say it again (one more time for those at the back), that essence (as in the skin care product) is something I truly believe everyone should use, and a new beauty category that will take the industry by storm. My guess is that by the end of the year a bottle of essence will adorn beauty shelves globally. Maybe I am wrong but if you are looking for a little extra skin hydration that is light,non-greasy and won't break the bank - you need to a bottle of skin essence. The good news is that it couldn't be easier to embrace the trend, with many UK accessible brands adding their own version of skin essence to the market. One I fully recommend trying out is The Body Shop Drops of Youth, Youth-Essence Lotion - a snip at just £14.
With most of us only just getting to grips with Korean beauty products (myself included), it is very easy to become overwhelmed, so let me briefly explain just what skin essence is. Essence more often than not, particularly in the traditional sense is a light, weightless liquid (think similar to Micellar Water) that you apply before serum or moisturiser. I must stress that essence lotions are not cleansers nor toners; rather think of them as a quick, splash-on additional step within your beauty routine. A step that refreshes the skin, adds a gentle and additional layer of moisture, as well as helping fight the visible signs of ageing. Sold yet" You will be.

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