
Ditch Your Moisturizer in Summer for This Product: Benefits of An Essence
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Oily-skinned people already have a love-hate relationship with moisturizers. But in summer, dry-skinned people seem to be jumping on the bandwagon, too.
Honestly, we don’t blame them. Even the most light-weight moisturizer can feel heavy and ‘too much’ under the dreadful summer sun.
You’re lucky if you can’t relate, but for those who do, I empathize with you. However, you know I wouldn’t have touched on a sensitive topic if I did not have a solution for it, right? *smirks*
The solution is a much lightweight product that has most of the properties of a moisturizer, except its consistency. It hydrates without feeling heavy. Moreover, it makes your skin glow effortlessly!
The alternative (or a pre-step) to moisturizer is known as an ‘essence’ in the skincare world.
If you use or are familiar with K-beauty products, ‘essence’ wouldn’t be a foreign term to you. An essence is a liquid or semi-liquid water-based concentration that is packed with skin-loving ingredients. It is a product that helps repair, hydrate, and protect the skin.
Essence may seem an extra step to some, but those who have incorporated it into their skincare routine might disagree. It is a multitasking product that is highly underrated.
An essence can be used both in your AM and PM skincare routine.
Yes, I know I claimed that you can skip the moisturizer. You may stop at the essence or serum before you apply your sunscreen in the morning. However, it is unwise to skip moisturizer in the nighttime skincare routine when all you have to do after that is sleep or laze around.
Yes, you may. But it is only advised to do so in the morning when you can’t bear the heavy feel of a moisturizer. Essence cannot lock in hydration like most moisturizers, therefore a moisturizer should not be skipped at night.
You can use an essence up to 3 times a day. Layer it for the best results.
Think of essence as a hybrid between serum and toner. Toner is more watery in consistency, whereas essence is more viscous and gel-like.
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