Re: Facial Essence - Do you use it? Recommendation... - Page 3

Chi-town girl · ‎03-27-2014

This is the K beauty essence sold at HSN. $50 for 5 oz

The Beauty Spy Dr. Tree Volu 10 Essence

685-063

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River Song · ‎03-15-2010

@Chi-town girl ,

I have used and like two essences: Missha Time Revolution First Treatment Essence and SK-II Facial Treatment Essence. Both are more expensive than the Skinn essence.

I purchased the Missha essence at Target, of all places, but they no longer carry it. Their K-beauty inventory constantly changes. I also purchased a Whamisa by Glow Recipe Green Tea Serum Toner at Target but it's also no longer available. The Whamisa product is like a watery essence even though it is labeled as a toner. Many of the K-beauty toners are interchangeable with essences, it just depends on the ingredient deck.

I purchased the SK-II essence at my Costco warehouse but also online (better price/larger size than department store/Sephora). The Missha essence is often mentioned as the less expensive dupe to the SK-II essence. Both have the same watery consistency and I like them equally well.

Another toner/essence that I like is Stem Antioxidant Toning Infusion. Purchased this at Costco online but it's no longer available on their website. Costco's K-beauty inventory constantly changes, too.

Chi-town girl · ‎03-27-2014

@River Song wrote:
@Chi-town girl ,

I have used and like two essences: Missha Time Revolution First Treatment Essence and SK-II Facial Treatment Essence. Both are more expensive than the Skinn essence.

I purchased the Missha essence at Target, of all places, but they no longer carry it. Their K-beauty inventory constantly changes. I also purchased a Whamisa by Glow Recipe Green Tea Serum Toner at Target but it's also no longer available. The Whamisa product is like a watery essence even though it is labeled as a toner. Many of the K-beauty toners are interchangeable with essences, it just depends on the ingredient deck.

I purchased the SK-II essence at my Costco warehouse but also online (better price/larger size than department store/Sephora). The Missha essence is often mentioned as the less expensive dupe to the SK-II essence. Both have the same watery consistency and I like them equally well.

Another toner/essence that I like is Stem Antioxidant Toning Infusion. Purchased this at Costco online but it's no longer available on their website. Costco's K-beauty inventory constantly changes, too.

@River Song - thank you for the essence recommendations, shopping tips + details! I'm adding the products to my list to review.

I also need to look at Costco online and regularly. Others have posted about good online beauty and wellness Costco values. Didn't realize Target sold K beauty.

I haven't purchased it...yet - This K beauty DHC lip cream (botanicals) is at Costco - a trio for $20. It's supposedly a big seller

The hottest places in hell are reserved for those who, in times of great moral crisis, maintain their neutrality ~ Dante Alighieri

Tricolor · ‎04-19-2010

I never go without using as Essence but I learned something a long time ago that we don't need to spend a lot of money on an Essence. SK-11 makes one that is off the chart in price that comes to mind. I like Skinn's Skin Softening Essence, Kitao Essence and Peach and Lily Essence. They all do basically the same thing and no need to spend upwards of $50 for one. I don't use a cotton pad either just pour into my hands. Don't want the cotton soaking any of it up. Also after applying I immediately start putting on my serum while my face is still damp.