Step 5: Essence
Essence is the core of the Korean skincare routine—a lightweight, potent booster that deeply hydrates and aids skin repair. Simply dispense a few drops into your palms and gently press the essence into your skin. This vital step delivers nourishing active ingredients exactly where your skin needs them, helping to maintain a plump, smooth, and radiant complexion.
Our Top Korean Essence Picks
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence — Rich in snail mucin to hydrate, repair, and soothe irritated skin.
Missha Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence 5X — A cult favourite packed with fermented ingredients for brightening and smoothing.
Benton Fermentation Essence — Combines galactomyces and bifida ferment lysate for enhanced hydration and skin barrier support.
