Beauty

[Jacie]

@monicakm I have moved past the essence phase! Pared everything down to super simple and didn't need that step!

[SilleeMee]

If I had  a few or more serums to layer then yes I would probably use an essence. But I only use two serums so I don't use an essence.

[Harpa]

Yes. I wouldn't go without it. But it's one I make myself with green tea and/or use a rose water. 

Studies show that the addition of water allows for increased penetration and faster skin absorption. I would rather go this route than skin needling or the newest craze of spicules. (That is, unless I had a more serious condition.)

When they say to apply to clean, dry skin, they are saying that to prevent any [extra] irritation.

And then, of course, one should seal in that moisure with an occulsive. You are set with beautifully hydrated skin all day or night long!

[Shelbelle]

The new Beauty Spy one from HSN that contains spicules has my interest peaked, that could prove very beneficial under serums. 

[bronxgal1]

I also use Josie Milk Serum. I don't know if that counts as similar to essence?

[Jk9]

I use an essence since I layer vit C and a couple of serums with some snail mucin.  I have several different ones.

[monicakm]

@bronxgal1 

I knew I forgot one. This one is extra creamy and I'm on my second bottle.

[brandiwine]

Unnessary step for me.  No reason to waste the money

[SnowOwl79]

No, I don't use an essence, I don't need it.

I just started using NassifMD skincare after trying the detox pads that came in a beauty box. I found a set on HSN with the detox pads and Hydro-Screen serum and ordered it. Oh my gosh, the Hydro-Screen is da bomb. It works perfectly for me. I had some dry areas, especially around my nose with flaking, and nothing has helped. Until I used Hydro-Screen. Dryness was gone with the first use, and my skin felt amazing. The Hydro-Screen is used last in your skincare routine, and it makes a great primer.

His Nightly Restorative Serum was in another box. I'm going to get his daytime serum to try also. I don't know if it's doing anything as I just recently began using it, and two more products at the same time. But this line works best for me. I need some good deals on autoship.

[Iwantcoffee]

I don't use essence. I don't like layering lots of products or lots of steps in skincare routine.