Resurface, soften, and plump with The Essence. This simple yet transformative formula is 100% Hadasei-3, a proprietary fermented complex of the very superfoods core to the Japanese diet: rice, algae, and green tea. This potent formula boosts the effects of skincare, resurfaces, and hydrates for primed, plump, petal-soft skin at any age.
The complex is rooted in Akita rice fermented with a specially selected yeast strain to yield much less alcohol. As the base, this ferment helps deliver nutrients directly into the skin, allowing them to permeate. Moisture-retaining Okinawa algae replenishes the skin barrier for a plumped appearance, and antioxidant-rich Uji green tea protects the skin from premature aging. With each component represented at its optimal level, this harmonious trio of superfoods is fermented once more, boosting the benefits of the transformative superfoods therein. This fermentation process produces amino acids and AHAs like lactic acid, which support natural surface cell turnover for smooth skin.
Recommended for:
Clarifying, Plumping, Hydrating, Healthy Aging, Firming, Smoothing
Formulated without:
Mineral oil, synthetic fragrance, sulfates, detergents, parabens, urea, DEA, TEA, phthalates.
Fragrance-free, Dermatologist Tested, Cruelty-free
Features & Benefits:
Targets premature aging while softening & smoothing
• As effective as retinol at improving visible firmness
• Antioxidant protection against premature aging
• Improves the performance of other skincare
Clinical Results
Proven to promote healthy aging
After 1 Use
• 621% improvement in skin moisturization*
• 100% showed improvement in smoothness, softness & suppleness**
After 1 Week
• 100% showed improvement in skin radiance**
• 100% showed improvement in fine lines & wrinkles†
• 93% showed improvement in visible skin firmness†††
*Based on a bio-instrumentation study of 30 panelists.
**Based on an expert grading study on 30 panelists.
†Based on an expert grading study on 34 panelists.
††Based on in vitro testing on biomarkers including COL1A1, COL3A1, and ELN.
†††Based on a clinical study of 32 panelists.
How to Use:
Use daily, after cleansing and before any other skincare products. Splash a palmful of The Essence into your hand and press gently into the skin on your face and neck.
Pair best with: The Silk Cream
150 ml
Key Ingredients:
Hadasei-3 Complex: A proprietary complex of double-fermented Akita rice, Uji green tea, and Okinawa algae. This trinity of time-tested ingredients work in harmony to deliver radiant, healthy-looking skin. Rich in essential amino acids, it supports the skin?s moisture-keeping factors while promoting natural skin surface turnover for brighter, beautiful skin at every age.
Saccharomyces/Camellia Sinensis Leaf/Cladosiphon Okamuranus/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.
