What is Essence? Essence is a powerful, multi-benefit skincare step that is applied after cleansing and balancing the skin and applying targeted serums. While our facial essence feels like a water, it is actually a concentrated, gently astringent serum that works to refine and hydrate skin while absorbing excess oil. Unlike most other serums, essence is applied with a gentle patting motion, which allows this dynamic product to be pushed into the skin and diminish visible pores, even after other serums have been applied. Key Benefits Our legendary “purple water” is enhanced with new Surface Refining Complex EX for more powerful skin polishing results. Instantly mattifies with a delicate cooling sensation, improves the look of dryness and roughness, and hydrates for 24 hours without stickiness. Helps to absorb excess sebum and reduce visible pores by dissolving impurities, resulting in a renewed appearance with continued use. Biphase formula provides the immediate benefits of Serum Absorption Powder and the preventative benefits of pore-refining Surface Refining Complex EX. Improves the application and wear of makeup and keeps skin feeling fresh throughout the day. Contains antioxidant ingredients. The Results Immediately upon application 88% felt a refreshingly cool sensation In one day 80% felt their skin had become and remained smooth In two weeks 83% felt it delivers a feeling of tightened pores and promotes a fresh matte texture without shine throughout the day In four weeks 92% felt skin roughness had been reduced 84% felt skin had become more hydrated 79% felt pores had been unclogged 78% felt pores had tightened 88% felt foundation lasted longer 84% felt it improves the application of makeup and keeps skin feeling beautiful all day Tested on 103 women in Korea from August - September 2017.NON COMEDOGENIC DERMATOLOGIST TESTED