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Do formulas feel like they’re sittingonyour skin rather than actually penetrating the surface?
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It may be time to incorporate one of the best essences into your routine.
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Need further convincing?
Essences for the face are a gateway product to “glass skin.”
We’ve rounded up the best essences to nourish skin, boost elasticity, and more below.
What’s the key to this magical elixir?
“My skin drinks up this syrupy, strangely satisfying liquid,” commerce editor Sarah Han says.
Associate beauty director Sarah Kinonen swears that her serums and moisturizers don’t absorb well without this essence.
“It also strengthens your skin overall.”
Long-lasting hydration in a formula you barely notice once it’s appliednow that’s something to celebrate.
Yeast extract plumps the skin, smooths texture, and reduces hyperpigmentation, while niacinamide brightens and clarifies.
Another benefit of essences is they have a lightweight texture that’s super easy to layer beneath other products.
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