The Best Essences To Prep Your Skin For Make-Up
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Pink Drink Firming Resurfacing Essence, £42 | Sunday Riley
Dubbed a ‘power drink’ for the skin, this essence by Sunday Riley is fresh and invigorating – and the mist format is ideal for on the go. The peptide-rich formula gently resurfaces, creating a firmer-looking complexion. Plus, it contains skin-friendly ceramides to support barrier function and lock in that all-important moisture.
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Queen Essence, £75 | Omorovicza
A great city-break companion, Omorovicza’s Queen Essence combines hyaluronic acid with super-hydrating snow mushroom to form a fresh, silky layer that glides onto the skin and absorbs quickly. It’s full of antioxidant-rich tomato stem cells to protect against damage caused by environmental aggressors, and will leave your skin feeling soft and supple.
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Ginseng Essence Water, £15.50 | Beauty Of Joseon
The TikTok crowd has gone wild for affordable Korean brand Beauty Of Joseon, including its ginseng-powered essence. The formula mixes the ancient ingredient with modern skincare hero niacinamide to balance sebum production and add glow. The combination of hyaluronic acid and glycerin ensures long-lasting hydration. If you’re looking to save, this is the essence to add into your routine.
Available at BEAUTYBAY.COM
Kombucha Antioxidant Facial Treatment Essence, £34 | Fresh
Fresh’s essence backs double-fermented kombucha as its hero ingredient. Antioxidant-rich black tea adds luminosity and protects against environmental stressors such as blue light and pollution, while advanced metabiotic technology supports enzyme repair. Pat into cleansed skin ahead of the serum stage.
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Perfect Canvas Smooth, Prep & Plump Essence, £45 | REN Clean Skincare
For visible bounce, REN’s Prep & Plump formula is hard to beat. Powered by a trio of postbiotic bio-ferments, it brightens the skin over time with hard-working niacinamide. Sweep over temporary dehydration lines, especially around the eyes, to look instantly more refreshed – the slightly gloopy texture is so soothing.
Available at BOOTS.COM
The Essence, £102 | Tatcha
Tatcha’s beauty editor-approved essence isn’t cheap, but if you’re ready to splurge, it’s very effective. It contains the brand’s signature Hadasei-3 complex – rice, green tea and algae, inspired by the nutrient-dense Japanese diet – to boost cell turnover, revealing a plumped, brighter-looking surface. It’s suitable for all skin types, including those prone to sensitivity.
Available at SPACENK.COM
pH+ Enzyme Essence, £79 | Kat Burki
Biochemistry-backed Kat Burki has a host of clever products in its line-up, but this essence is the one to invest in if you’re after a smoother, firmer complexion. Designed to lower the skin’s pH level to strengthen defence mechanisms, it contains papaya and pumpkin seed enzymes to encourage cell turnover.
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