Essences are an essential step in korean skincare routines. Essences are lightly hydrating liquids containing a high concentration of beneficial, active ingredients that target specific concerns such as hyperpigmentation, dehydration, dullness, or ageing.
Q: Where do they fit into my skincare routine? They are used directly after cleansing or toning. Pat the essence into your skin with light touches of your fingertips.
Huxley's essences are loved by dermatologists, beauty editors, and skincare gurus around the world. They are all formulated with Huxley's signature ingredient; organic Prickly Pear Seed Oil. This precious desert oil is a powerful free radical scavenger and protects the skin against pollution and other environmental stressors. It has excellent anti-aging properties and contains more than 400 x the natural vitamin E content of olive oil but is lighter and absorbs faster into the skin. These essences are all hypoallergenic, lightweight and suitable for all skin types.
Like much of Korean skincare, Huxley's essences are differentiated by function rather than texture or skin type. This may make choosing a specific one for your skin a bit confusing! So we're here to make your life easier, to decipher the pretty names and help you make the right choice for you!
Oil: Light And More
A lightweight oil that contains a highly concentrated blend of organic Prickly Pear seed oil and other anti-oxidant rich ingredients such as Jojoba, Sunflower seed, and Abyssinia oil that melt into your skin. These non-comedogenic (i.e. won't clog your pores) oils are praised for their moisturising, nourishing, and natural anti-aging properties.
The oil absorbs quickly into your skin (so fast it almost feels dry!) and delivers lasting hydration and protection against various environmental stressors without leaving any greasy residue.
Bonus: This oil can also be used on your face, lips, and hair for extra hydration. Mix a drop with your moisturiser or liquid foundation for a moisturised and natural glow.
Ingredients:
Prickly pear seed Oil - Antioxidant & Hydration & Anti-aging benefits
Jojoba Oil - Antioxidant & Hydration
Sunflower Seed Oil - Moisturise
Abyssinia Oil - Improve skin's texture & Boost radiance
Squalane - Skin barrier protection & Hydration
Recommended for:
Normal to dry skin types
Skin needs:
Moisture, Anti-oxidants
Oil Essence: Essence like, Oil Like
The first of its kind, a hybrid combining the texture and results of facial oil with a lightweight essence.
Formulated with 61% organic Sahara Cactus Seed Oil and other antioxidant-rich ingredients such as Quinoa, Yerba Mate Leaf, and Acai berry to strengthen and provide nourishment to the skin.
It's perfect for those who don't typically like the feel of facial oils but desire the moisturising benefits. This light and non-greasy oil essence provides powerful anti-aging protection and leaves the skin feeling hydrated and revitalised.
Ingredients:
Prickly pear seed Oil - Antioxidant, Hydration & Anti-aging benefits
Yerba Mate Leaf - Antioxidant & strengthening immunity
Acai Berry - Antioxidant & strengthening immunity
Camu Camu - Antioxidants
Quinoa - Hydration & nourishment
Recommended for:
All Skin Types, especially those who don't like the feel of facial oils but desire the benefits.
Skin needs:
Nourishment, Antioxidants, Moisture
Essence: Grab Water
A watery gel essence that contains the same ingredients as the Oil Essence, but adds hyaluronic acid and ceramides to increase hydration retention, and peppermint and Japanese Apricot for a cooling and refreshing sensation.
The primary purpose of this essence is to achieve hydration. It absorbs quickly into your skin leaving it feeling plump, refreshed, and matte.
Ingredients:
Prickly pear seed Oil - Antioxidant, Hydration & Anti-Aging benefits
Hyaluronic Acid - Increasing hydration retention
Ceramides - Increasing hydration retention
Berry Complex (Acai, Camu Camu, Japanese Apricot) - Antioxidants & refreshment
Peppermint - Cooling & Soothing
Yerba Mate Leaf - Anti-oxidant & Strengthening immune function
Quinoa - Hydration & nourishment
Recommended for:
Normal, oily and combination skin types.
Skin needs:
Hydration, Refreshment, Antioxidants
Essence: Brightly Ever After
Huxley's Brightly Ever After Essence is highly concentrated brightening essence with ingredients that will protect the skin against pollution. It works to even the skin tone and leaves your skin clear, bright and resilient skin.
This milky essence contains Prickly Pear Cactus seed oil for hydration and antioxidants, glutathione and niacinamide to brighten and improve texture, Odeetox for excellent antipollution effect and Bisabolol which has anti-inflammatory properties to calm and soothe the skin.
Ingredients:
Prickly pear seed Oil - Antioxidant & Hydration
Niacinamide - KFDA brightening effect
Odeetox - Anti-pollution protection
Glutathione - Detoxification and skin tone improvement
Bisabolol - Brightening & Soothing
Recommended for:
All Skin Types, especially those with dullness or pigmentation concerns.
Skin needs:
Brightening, Antioxidants, Protection against pollution.
Conclusion
Choosing the right Huxley essence comes down to your skin needs and your preferences. Let us know which is your favourite of the Huxley essences in the comments below!
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