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Best Affordable Essences

Explore the top affordable essences with detailed ingredient breakdowns, usage guidelines, and reviews from skincare lovers like you.

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COSRX

Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence

3.6 (331) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $10.99

cruelty-free essence that contains hyaluronic acid.

Details

This product contains 12 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Beauty of Joseon

Ginseng Essence Water

4.1 (93) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $22.20

vegan and cruelty-free essence that contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 24 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Mixsoon

Bean Essence

4.0 (53) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $28.00

vegan and cruelty-free essence that contains 7 ingredients.

Details

This product contains 7 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

I'm from

Mugwort Essence

4.3 (68) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $28.00

vegan and cruelty-free essence that contains 3 ingredients.

Details

This product contains 3 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Pyunkang Yul

Essence Toner

4.2 (41) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $12.30

vegan and cruelty-free essence that contains 7 ingredients.

Details

This product contains 7 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Mixsoon

Soondy Centella Asiatica Essence

4.5 (23) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $6.00

vegan and cruelty-free essence that contains 3 ingredients.

Details

This product contains 3 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe, reef safe and reef safe

Dr.Ceuracle

Vegan Kombucha Tea Essence

4.2 (29) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $21.19

vegan and cruelty-free essence that contains ceramides, hyaluronic acid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 25 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and sensitive skin
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

JUMISO

Snail Mucin 95 + Peptide Essence

4.4 (13) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $17.99

cruelty-free essence that contains hyaluronic acid and peptides.

Details

This product contains 19 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

COSRX

AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid

3.2 (21) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $9.49

vegan and cruelty-free essence that contains aha, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 10 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

COSRX

Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence

4.0 (12) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $15.19

vegan and cruelty-free essence that contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 12 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

COSRX

Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence

3.3 (6) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $17.99

cruelty-free essence that contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 22 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain oils
it is likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

COSRX

Hyaluronic Acid Hydra Power Essence

3.4 (5) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $13.39

cruelty-free essence that contains hyaluronic acid.

Details

This product contains 7 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances
it is likely to be good for dry skin
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Caudalie

Grape Water Moisturizing Face Mist

4.6 (8) ⸱ Essence ⸱ French

⸱ $20.00

vegan essence that contains 3 ingredients.

Details

This product contains 3 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Torriden

Dive-In Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Skin Booster

4.5 (8) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $18.00

vegan and cruelty-free essence that contains ceramides and hyaluronic acid.

Details

This product contains 31 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Missha

Time Revolution The First Essence 5X

Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $35.10

essence that contains ceramides and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 15 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe, reef safe and reef safe

Melano CC

Premium Brightening Essence

5.0 (2) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Japanese

⸱ $15.60

essence that contains vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 19 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances and parabens
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Benton

Snail Bee High Content Essence

4.7 (3) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $15.00

cruelty-free essence that contains niacinamide and peptides.

Details

This product contains 32 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Peach & Lily

Wild Dew Treatment Essence

5.0 (2) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $39.00

vegan and cruelty-free essence that contains aha, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 24 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Mixsoon

Bifida Ferment Essence

4.2 (5) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $6.00

vegan and cruelty-free essence that contains 1 ingredients.

Details

This product contains 1 ingredient.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Mixsoon

Galactomyces Ferment Essence

5.0 (2) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $24.00

vegan and cruelty-free essence that contains 2 ingredients.

Details

This product contains 2 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for dry skin
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Neogen

Real Ferment Micro Essence

3.3 (3) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $21.95

essence that contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 49 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain oils
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Good Molecules

Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Essence

5.0 (1) ⸱ Essence ⸱ American

⸱ $14.00

vegan and cruelty-free essence that contains hyaluronic acid.

Details

This product contains 16 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Skinfood

Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Essence

3.4 (8) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $22.69

cruelty-free essence that contains hyaluronic acid.

Details

This product contains 15 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Glow Recipe

Watermelon Glow Ultra-Fine Mist

3.7 (3) ⸱ Essence ⸱ American

⸱ $29.00

vegan and cruelty-free essence that contains hyaluronic acid.

Details

This product contains 24 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for sensitive skin
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Mary & May

Vegan Blackberry Complex Cream Essence

5.0 (5) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $19.18

vegan and cruelty-free essence that contains ceramides, hyaluronic acid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 22 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain oils
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and sensitive skin
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Abib

Heartleaf Essence Calming Pump

5.0 (3) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $18.90

essence that contains hyaluronic acid.

Details

This product contains 21 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances
it is likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

PURITO

Galacto Niacin 97 Power Essence

4.3 (7) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $16.90

vegan and cruelty-free essence that contains niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 15 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

ma:nyo

Galac Niacin 2.0 Essence

3.3 (3) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $29.00

vegan and cruelty-free essence that contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 13 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Farmacy

Honey Milk Hydrating Essence

4.5 (2) ⸱ Essence ⸱ American

⸱ $34.00

cruelty-free essence that contains ceramides.

Details

This product contains 27 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances
it is likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Peach & Lily

Glass Skin Veil Mist

4.5 (2) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $31.00

vegan and cruelty-free essence that contains ceramides, exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 42 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe