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Best Essences with Less Than 20 Ingredients

Explore the top essences with less than 20 ingredients 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 (339) ⸱ 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

Mixsoon

Bean Essence

3.9 (57) ⸱ 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 likely to be good for dry skin
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe, reef safe and reef safe

I'm from

Mugwort Essence

4.3 (73) ⸱ 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

4.1 (43) ⸱ 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 likely to be good for dry skin
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Mixsoon

Soondy Centella Asiatica Essence

4.5 (24) ⸱ 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

JUMISO

Snail Mucin 95 + Peptide Essence

4.4 (14) ⸱ 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 (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

Sk-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) Original

Sk-II
2 Types
Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence)

4.1 (8) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Japanese

⸱ $75.00

essence that contains 7 ingredients.

Details

This product contains 7 ingredients.

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

Melano CC Intensive Anti-Spot Essence Japan

Melano CC
3 Regions
Intensive Anti-Spot Essence

4.8 (6) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Japanese

essence that contains vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 12 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, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) 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

Tatcha

The Essence Skincare Boosting Treatment

4.4 (5) ⸱ Essence ⸱ American

⸱ $110.00

vegan and cruelty-free essence that contains 6 ingredients.

Details

This product contains 6 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 fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Hada Labo
2 Types
Premium Whitening Lotion

3.5 (2) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Japanese

⸱ $79.00

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

Details

This product contains 18 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, silicones or sulfates
it does contain parabens
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
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

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, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Mixsoon

Bifida Ferment Essence

4.4 (7) ⸱ 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, reef 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 and 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 anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

PURITO

Galacto Niacin 97 Power Essence

4.4 (8) ⸱ 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

Hada Labo

Melano CC Vitamin C Essence

3.0 (1) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Japanese

essence that contains vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 10 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 dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Clinisoothe+

Skin Purifier

4.0 (4) ⸱ Essence ⸱ American

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

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

Missha

Time Revolution Artemisia Treatment Essence

3.3 (3) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $25.00

essence that contains 5 ingredients.

Details

This product contains 5 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 fungal acne (malassezia) safe, reef safe and reef safe

APRILSKIN

Artemisia Rice Toner

4.5 (4) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $24.00

vegan and cruelty-free essence that contains hyaluronic acid.

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 dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Mixsoon

Beta-Glucan Essence

4.0 (1) ⸱ Essence ⸱ Korean

⸱ $24.00

vegan and cruelty-free essence that contains 4 ingredients.

Details

This product contains 4 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 and scar healing
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe, reef safe and reef safe

Caudalie

Vinoperfect Brightening Glycolic Essence

Essence ⸱ French

⸱ $59.00

vegan essence that contains aha.

Details

This product contains 18 ingredients.

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