What it is: A skincare-boosting treatment of 100 percent Hadasei-3™, a trio of fermented Japanese superfoods proven to hydrate, resurface, soften, and plump skin.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines/Wrinkles, Dryness, and Dullness

Highlighted Ingredients:

-Akita Rice: serves as the base of this ferment to deliver nutrients directly into the skin, allowing them to permeate.

-Okinawa Algae: replenishes the skin barrier and retains moisture for a plumped appearance.

-Uji Green Tea: is rich in antioxidants and protects the skin from premature aging.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: The Essence transforms your skin, both immediately and over time. The same way a damp sponge takes in more liquid than a dry one, The Essence deeply hydrates, making the skin more receptive to absorb treatments that follow and boosts the effects of skincare.

This product is an Allure Best of Beauty award winner.

Clinical Results:

Immediately:

-Panelists demonstrated +621% improvement in skin moisturization.*

-100% of panelists demonstrated an improvement in skin smoothness.*

After 1 Week:

-93% of panelists agreed their skincare worked better.**

*based on a instrumentation study conducted on 30 panelists in 2022

**based on self assessment study on 30 panelists in October-November 2021

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