Essence

What is Essence?

A watery-to-slightly-viscous hydrating layer applied between toner and serum, and the format most associated with K-beauty routines abroad. Concentration sits below an ampoule, but the volume used per application is higher — it is a hydration step, not a treatment step.

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Also known as

에센스

Korean term

에센스

Last reviewed

July 23, 2026

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