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Best Essences that are good for Acne and Oily Skin

Explore the top essences for oily skin and acne with detailed ingredient breakdowns, usage guidelines, and reviews from skincare lovers like you.

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Beauty of Joseon

Ginseng Essence Water

4.1 (98) ⸱ 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 anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

COSRX

AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid

3.2 (22) ⸱ 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 fighting acne, 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

4.1 (13) ⸱ 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

Missha

Time Revolution The First Essence 5X

5.0 (1) ⸱ 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

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 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

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

VT Cosmetics

PDRN Essence 100

4.3 (4) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

vegan essence that contains ceramides, niacinamide and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 31 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

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, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Cos De BAHA

Snail Mucin Power Serum with Niacinamide 2%

4.5 (2) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $13.45

cruelty-free essence that contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 19 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, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

PURITO

Fermented Complex 94 Boosting Essence

3.8 (4) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $17.95

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

Details

This product contains 20 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

innisfree Youth Enhancing Treatment Essence with Black Tea + Peptides Asia

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Youth Enhancing Treatment Essence with Black Tea + Peptides

4.0 (1) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $45.00

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

Details

This product contains 30 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, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Naturium

Niacinamide Essence 3%

4.0 (1) ⸱ Essence ⸱ American

⸱ $16.00

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

Details

This product contains 17 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

Neogen

Dermalogy Real Ferment Micro Essence

Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $35.91

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

Then I Met You

The Giving Essence

Essence ⸱ American

⸱ $50.00

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

Details

This product contains 41 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, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Jin Jung Sung

Soothing Face Moisturizer Essence

Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $14.69

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

Details

This product contains 55 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 reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

SVR

B3 Hydra Essence

5.0 (2) ⸱ Essence ⸱ French

essence that contains hyaluronic acid 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 dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Jin Jung Sung

Soothing Moisture Skin Essence

4.0 (4) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $21.89

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

Details

This product contains 55 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 reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Tatagaltier

Bulaney Treatment Essence

5.0 (1) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Malaysian

cruelty-free essence that contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 11 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 reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Missha

Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence Rx Intensive Moist

Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $2.89

essence that contains aha and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 18 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
it does contain silicones
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, reef safe and reef safe

HYGGEE

All-In-One Essence

5.0 (1) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $25.20

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

Details

This product contains 58 ingredients.

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

Aiken

Prebiotic Hydra Plus Essence Water

5.0 (1) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Malaysian

essence that contains ceramides, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 38 ingredients.

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

Olehenriksen

Barrier Booster Orange Ferment Essence

5.0 (1) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Danish

cruelty-free essence that contains hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, pha, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 42 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 anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Kiehl's

Ferulic Brew Antioxidant Facial Treatment with Lactic Acid

Essence ⸱ American

⸱ $32.00

essence that contains aha, bha, hyaluronic acid, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 31 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 anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

APLB

Glutathione Niacinamide Mist Essence

Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $16.40

cruelty-free essence that contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 38 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, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Numbuzin

9+ NAD Bio Lifting-Sil Essence

Essence ⸱ Korean

cruelty-free essence that contains hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, peptides, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 120 ingredients.

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

Healez Beauty

Barrier Restorative Hydrating Essence

Essence ⸱ Malaysian

cruelty-free essence that contains aha and hyaluronic acid.

Details

This product contains 23 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 better texture
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Nacific

Phyto Niacin Whitening Essence

Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $79.00

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

Details

This product contains 23 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols and fragrances
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