Why this was matched to you

Your hydration reading is 48, the furthest below its reference band, so the routine starts with a water-phase step applied to damp skin.

Hydration 48

Layering Essence, a water essence
Layering EssenceFront

Essence · Water · Deep Hydration

Layering Essence

A water-phase step for damp skin, before anything heavier.

$38

Size

What it does

Adds a thin layer of water-binding humectants to the surface so the steps above it have something to hold in place.

How and when to use it

Two or three drops pressed into damp skin, morning and evening.

Where it sits in a routine

Straight after cleansing, before serum or moisturiser.

Ingredients

  • Water
  • Glycerin
  • Betaine
  • Panthenol
  • Sodium Hyaluronate
  • Trehalose

Illustrative formulation for this demo. Full INCI lists are not part of this walkthrough.

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Moisturiser · Cream

Barrier Night Cream

The last step of the evening, when water loss is highest.

$46

Five-Weight Humectant Serum, gel serum

Serum · Gel

Five-Weight Humectant Serum

Five molecular weights of humectant in one thin layer.

$42

Overnight Water Mask, gel mask

Mask · Gel

Overnight Water Mask

An occasional heavier evening layer for dry stretches.

$40