Essence

Essence goes on after toner and before serum, morning and evening. Pat a small amount into the skin with your hands to hydrate and prepare it for the treatment steps that follow. It's a light layer, not a replacement for serum or moisturiser.

Toner rebalances the skin right after cleansing, while essence adds a deeper, more active layer of hydration before serum. They work together rather than replacing one another — toner preps, essence hydrates and primes for what comes next.

Yes. Essence hydrates and preps the skin, but serum delivers a more concentrated, targeted treatment for specific concerns. Skipping serum means missing that focused care — essence and serum are complementary steps, not substitutes for each other.

Yes. Every product sold at Beauty Bar is sourced directly from Korean manufacturers or their authorised distributors — never grey market. This is true across our entire assortment, including every essence on this page.