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Essences: 10 of the best


Lightweight and water-based, an essence is a crucial step in your beauty regime

Essences are lightweight, water-based skincare products full of actives to deeply hydrate your skin. Follow with a liquid exfoliator (every other day is fine) and then, just before your final step of an SPF, use your essence. As well as hydrating, some place emphasis on brightening (Sarah Creal), refining skin texture (Fresh) or exfoliating (Augustinus Bader).

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