Is an essence the missing step in your skincare routine?

ok.co.uk:

We’re normally all for quick and easy skincare, but now that we’ve all currently got a bit more time on our hands, perhaps now’s the time to test out an extended pampering routine.

Essences are a standard part of Korean skincare routines (which sometimes stretch to 10 or 12 steps!), and we’re now starting to see more and more of them here in the UK.

It's this practice of layering up lots of light layers that helps to create the enviable 'glass skin' effect that K-beauty is famous for.

Water-like in texture, they are typically more lightweight and less concentrated than a serum, but more powerful than a toner, and are designed to be spritzed or pressed into the skin after cleansing but before applying serum and moisturiser.They’re excellent.