Essence 에센스

A lightweight, watery hydrator — often fermented — that is the signature heart of a K-beauty routine, layered between toner and serum.

✍️ Written & reviewed by the KoreaPlus Editorial team — dermatologist-informed, cosmetic-science researched & source-cited. Last reviewed 2026-06-21.

General educational information using cosmetic structure-function wording — not medical advice. Always patch-test new actives. © KoreaPlus.