Essences – Hydration & Glow in One Extra Step

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An essence is the essential step in your skincare routine that's often underestimated, but it can make a huge difference in your results. At Ilse de Beauté, we believe in skincare that's both enjoyable and effective. That's why we've also included essences in our range: products that prepare, strengthen, and add extra glow to the skin, making all the steps that follow even more effective.

Essence vs. Toner – What's the Difference?

Many people confuse a toner with an essence , but there is a clear difference:

• Toner

  • Used after cleansing .

  • Purpose: To restore skin balance (normalize pH), remove traces of dirt or make-up and refresh the skin.

  • Texture: light, watery.

• Essence

  • Used after toner , before serum or cream.

  • Goal: To intensely hydrate, nourish and prepare the skin for the next steps.

  • Texture: Lighter than a serum, but fuller and more concentrated than a toner.

  • Often contains higher concentrations of active ingredients that penetrate deep into the skin.

In short: a toner restores and refreshes, an essence nourishes and activates .

The power of an Essence

An essence is designed to provide the skin with extra hydration and nutrients . It often contains ingredients such as:

• Hyaluronic acid – for deep hydration and a plumper skin feeling.

• Ferments – improve nutrient absorption and strengthen the skin barrier.

• Vitamins & antioxidants – protect the skin against free radicals.

• Plant extracts – soothe and support a healthy glow.

Due to their light texture, essences penetrate quickly into the skin and optimally prepare the skin for serums and creams.

How do you use an Essence?

1. Cleanse your skin and apply a toner (if you use one).

2. Take a few drops of essence in your palms and press gently onto your face and neck.

3. Let it soak in for a while and follow with serum and cream.

✨ Tip: Use your hands instead of a cotton pad, this way we don't waste any product and your skin benefits maximally from the effect.

Why Essences at Ilse de Beauté?

At Ilse de Beauté, we consciously choose essences because they perfectly match our philosophy of efficient, natural, and scientifically proven skincare :

• Extra hydration: Many customers find their skin feels tight, especially after cleansing. An essence prevents this and provides comfort.

• Boost your routine: active ingredients penetrate better when the skin is well hydrated beforehand.

• Multifunctional: depending on the composition, an essence can hydrate, soothe, brighten or strengthen.

• Visible glow: thanks to improved absorption of serums and creams, you'll see results faster.

We only include essences that meet our standards: natural, vegan, effective and pleasant to use.