№ |
Name |
Rating |
Nomination |
1 | Secret Key Starting Treatment Essence | 4.73 | Optimum price-performance ratio |
2 | CosRX AdVanced Snail 96 Mucin Power | 4.72 | The most popular |
3 | PAYOT Hydra 24+ Essence | 4.70 | Maximum hydration |
4 | 3W Clinic Collagen & Luxury Gold | 4.69 | The best essence to fight the first signs of aging |
5 | Oriflame NovAge | 4.68 | Quality product from a network brand |
6 | Missha First Treatment Essence Time Revolution | 4.55 | Universal care product |
7 | Elizavecca Milky Piggy Hell-pore Gold essence | 4.50 | The best essence for young skin |
8 | Black Pearl "Rebirth of the skin" | 4.49 | Affordable anti-aging care |
9 | Novosvit Essence-Toner with Snail Mucin | 4.47 | Best price |
10 | Belita Vitex ultra-active essence for the face "Multicare 3 in 1" | 4.23 | Comprehensive care |
Essence is the best way to quickly moisturize the skin of the face and body. Skin care cosmetics of this type are characterized by a light texture, fast absorption and a composition enriched with nutrients. The ranking contains the most popular essences for daily skin care. Among the products there are both anti-aging cosmetics and moisturizing toners for young skin from Korean, Russian and European brands. We've found the best face essences on the market and put them together in a handy ranking based on their skincare capabilities and customer reviews.
Top 10. Belita Vitex ultra-active essence for the face "Multicare 3 in 1"
This essence is the only one of the entire collection that is simultaneously used to gently remove makeup, saturate the skin with moisture and nutrients.
- Country: Republic of Belarus
- Average price: 240 rubles.
- Purpose: cleansing, moisturizing
- Active ingredients: aquaxyl, hyaluronic acid
- skin type: all
- Care: day
- Volume: 150 ml
A versatile and inexpensive tool for daily skin care. Does not roll and does not require rinsing. Contains nourishing ingredients and patented aquaxyl complex. It contains glucose and xylitol, which enhance the effect of hyaluronic acid. In the process of removing makeup, the essence does not irritate the skin, nourishes and moisturizes it. True, it still doesn’t remove makeup very well, especially from the eyes: mascara and eyeliner linger on the eyelids. Therefore, many users advise using other products for make-up removal, and use "3 in 1 Multi Care" directly for day care.
- Helps to quickly hydrate the skin
- Makes pores less visible without clogging them
- Combines the functions of micellar water, tonic and nourishing serum
- Doesn't remove makeup well
Top 9. Novosvit Essence-Toner with Snail Mucin
The cheapest skin care product in the collection. At the same time, despite the low price, it is quite effective: it nourishes the skin, makes it more even and moisturizes well.
- Country Russia
- Average price: 130 rubles.
- Purpose: moisturizing, even tone
- Active ingredients: snail mucin, castor oil, grape seed oil
- skin type: all
- Care: day
- Volume: 100 ml
Inexpensive care product for all skin types from the Russian brand is distinguished by the lowest possible price and good composition. The essence contains snail mucin, which nourishes the epidermis and restores elasticity. Castor oil and grape seed oil included in the composition help to get rid of irritation and small peeling. With nutrition and hydration, evening out the tone, the product copes well, but not always. Very dry and very flaky skin will lack moisture: additional use of other products is required.
- Moisturizes without the use of additional products
- Does not tighten the skin after application
- Refreshes the face
- Requires individual selection
- Bright fragrance for an amateur
Top 8. Black Pearl "Rebirth of the skin"
Skin Rebirth Essence is one of the best inexpensive remedies for aging skin. Helps reduce pigmentation, nourishes the epidermis and restores elasticity.
- Country Russia
- Average price: 286 rubles.
- Purpose: nutrition, whitening
- Active ingredients: citric, malic and glycolic acids
- Skin type: all 46+
- Care: night
- Volume: 80 ml
The most popular essence from a Russian manufacturer for night care for aging skin. The product contains fruit acids and betaine, is easy to apply and absorbs without feeling sticky. Not bad whitens: many ladies say that the skin tone has become more even, and the pores and pigmentation are less noticeable. True, the essence still moisturizes by 4: for a better effect, you need to additionally use a nourishing night cream.Despite the rather gentle effect on the skin, the product can provoke an allergic reaction, and the essence copes with peeling and redness for 3-ku. But here everything is individual and depends on the initial condition of the skin.
- Nice fast fading scent
- Makes skin velvety and lifted
- Not sticky
- Good whitening effect
- Can't handle peeling
- People with problematic skin may develop an allergic rash
Top 7. Elizavecca Milky Piggy Hell-pore Gold essence
Judging by the responses of most users, this tool is the best solution for girls from 20 to 25 years old. The essence helps to get rid of acne and excessively enlarged pores, nourishes and moisturizes the skin.
- Country: South Korea
- Average price: 1143 rubles.
- Purpose: restoration, moisturizing, cooling
- Active Ingredients: 24 carat gold particles, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, mint extract
- skin type: all
- Care: day
- Volume: 70 ml
Essence in a bright package, designed specifically for young skin. It is applied and absorbed easily, without unnecessary rubbing. Contains 24k gold particles, cooling mint extract & hyaluronic acid to nourish skin. Perfectly copes with enlarged pores and the first signs of aging. The reviews say about the almost weightless consistency and unobtrusive aroma, pleasant sensations immediately after application. It is used as an independent tool and base for basic care, cosmetics. Among the shortcomings of the girl, a small volume and poorly absorbed large particles of gold are distinguished.
- Cools and mattifies
- Fights enlarged pores and fine lines
- Does not cause allergic reactions
- Absorbs quickly without a thick film
- small volume
- Large gold particles are poorly rubbed into the skin
Top 6. Missha First Treatment Essence Time Revolution
The essence gently affects both young and aging skin, preparing it for basic care.
- Country: South Korea
- Average price: 2990 rubles.
- Purpose: restoration, increase of elasticity
- Active substances: yeast enzymes, niacinamide
- skin type: normal, sensitive
- Care: night
- Volume: 150 ml
Korean essence for the skin of the face and body with a moisturizing, rejuvenating, tightening effect. The consistency of the product is more like water, practically does not smell. Contains 80% fermented yeast extract, which, by stimulating collagen production, makes the skin more elastic. Also in the composition there are vitamin B3, cassia extract, bifidobacteria, which relieve irritation, even out the tone. In fact, the product moisturizes well, is easily and quite economically consumed, helps to get rid of rashes and post-acne. But, however, only in combination with other lotions and creams. The essence itself only moisturizes the skin.
- Stimulates collagen production
- Evens out skin tone, tightens and softens it
- Fights acne and post-acne
- Enough for 10-12 months of use
- Components may cause allergies
- Expensive tool
- Very liquid consistency
Top 5. Oriflame NovAge
This tool is the only one in the ranking released by a network cosmetic company. It perfectly moisturizes, does not cause allergies and is suitable for facial skin of all ages.
- Country: Sweden
- Average price: 1260 rubles.
- Purpose: moisturizing
- Active substances: prebiotic, glycerin
- skin type: all
- Care: day, night
- Volume: 150 ml
Affordable daily skin care product. Contains a marine prebiotic that moisturizes and nourishes the skin, tightening pores. Suitable for morning and night use. Girls note a clear improvement in skin color, its softness and a healthy even color. The essence has a cumulative effect: obvious changes become noticeable after 3-5 days of daily application. Of course, the manufacturer recommends using NovAge with creams from the same line, but the product itself copes well with moisturizing. It does not conflict with creams of other brands, but it should not be applied under cosmetics: powder and foundation roll in lumps.
- Tightens pores
- Smoothes and moisturizes
- Leaves no sticky film
- Implemented only through the online store of the network or directories of representatives
- Cannot be used as a makeup base
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Top 4. 3W Clinic Collagen & Luxury Gold
The Korean remedy not only nourishes and moisturizes the skin, but also effectively tightens it, fights against an unhealthy complexion. Positive feedback from satisfied women is proof of this.
- Country: South Korea
- Average price: 1150 rubles.
- Purpose: restoration, moisturizing, whitening
- Active substances: gold particles, hydrolyzed collagen, adenosine, arbutin
- skin type: all
- Care: day, night
- Volume: 150 ml
One of the best Korean anti-aging essences. Designed specifically for aging skin, but can also be used by young girls as a moisturizer. The composition contains particles of gold, hydrolyzed collagen, hyaluronic acid. It is these components that fight the signs of aging and improve turgor. In addition, the product contains royal jelly, which relieves inflammation, as well as adenosine and arbutin, which brighten the skin and stimulate tissue repair. The rich composition of the essence speaks for itself, but in fact, you should not expect it to eliminate deep wrinkles. Yet it is more of a preventative than a drug to combat the strong signs of aging.
- Convenient glass bottle with dispenser
- Affordable price
- Makes aging skin firmer and softer
- Provides long lasting hydration
- Possible allergy to the components of the product
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Top 3. PAYOT Hydra 24+ Essence
According to reviews, this tool saturates the epidermis with moisture more efficiently than other essences presented in the rating. In addition, Hydra 24+ Essence helps fight minor puffiness, irritation and breakouts.
- Country: France
- Average price: 1900 rubles.
- Purpose: moisturizing
- Active substances: vitamin C, hyaluronic acid
- skin type: all
- Care: day, night
- Volume: 125 ml
Moisturizing essence based on infusion of white cornflower petals nourishes the skin, saturates it with moisture. The composition contains extracts of figs and watermelon, red and brown algae, hyaluronic acid. When applied, it does not spread, it is quickly absorbed. Judging by the reviews, the essence from the French brand shows itself perfectly as an independent moisturizer, as well as a primer for make-up. True, Hydra 24+ Essence is still recommended for the care of problematic and dry skin, along with other products of the line. The essence copes well with the functions declared by the manufacturer, but after application it leaves a small film. It is especially felt on oily and combination skin.
- Pleasant aroma
- Hydrates even very dry skin
- Delicate texture
- Enough for 3-5 months. use
- Makes skin smoother and more radiant
- High price
- Some girls feel like a sticky mask on their skin
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Top 2. CosRX AdVanced Snail 96 Mucin Power
Essence scored the highest number of reviews in the selection. This remedy, despite the rather high cost, is popular both among women from Russia and among ladies from other countries.
- Country: South Korea
- Average price: 1780 rubles.
- Purpose: moisturizing, nutrition, even tone
- Purpose: moisturizing, nutrition, even tone
- Skin type: normal, oily, combination
- Care: day
- Volume: 100 ml
Korean facial essence containing 96% snail mucin extract.This substance nourishes and restores the epidermis, eliminates minor redness. Can be used as a standalone product: allows owners of oily skin to refuse the subsequent application of creams that clog pores. A small rejuvenating effect, coupled with excellent hydration and regeneration, is definitely worth the money. Yes, the tool is a bit expensive, but it can be purchased at sales for 1200-1300 rubles. on iHerb. True, this essence is not suitable for everyone: some girls with dry and very flaky skin do not have enough moisture. In such cases, immediately after applying the product, you need to use a moisturizer or tonic.
- High content of snail mucin
- Hypoallergenic composition
- Perfectly moisturizes
- Fights flaking and breakouts
- There is a slight sticky feeling after application.
- If your skin is very dry, it may lack moisture.
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Top 1. Secret Key Starting Treatment Essence
Korean remedy perfectly fights dry skin and helps get rid of wrinkles. At the same time, the cost of the essence is quite adequate, given its natural composition and foreign origin.
- Country: South Korea
- Average price: 1345 rubles.
- Purpose: nutrition, moisturizing, matting
- Active ingredients: lactic acid fungus extract, vegetable glycerin
- skin type: all
- Care: night, day
- Volume: 150 ml
A rejuvenating Korean essence with a moisturizing effect and a light, almost weightless texture.The composition contains extracts of lactic acid fungi and aloe vera, chamomile, physalis, centella and green tea, as well as B vitamins. It is enough to apply it on the skin immediately after washing in the morning, in the evening, and mimic wrinkles will become less noticeable. The manufacturer recommends using the essence along with additional care, since only together with a cream or emulsion can good moisturizing be achieved. As an independent means for saturating the skin with moisture, Starting Treatment Essence is not suitable.
- Economic consumption
- Leaves no film
- Accelerates the absorption of other skin care products
- Helps to get rid of mimic wrinkles and rosacea
- Good hydration can only be achieved with additional products.
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