The Essence

• Tones and exfoliates to reveal smoother, softer, more radiant skin
• Deeply hydrates and enhances skin's ability to attract and retain moisture
• Minimizes the look of pores and balances oil for a clearer complexion
• Visibly reduces discoloration and calms redness for more even tone and texture
• Helps protect skin against environmental aggressors and builds barrier resilience
• 100% agree skin feels soft, smooth, and hydrated
• 98% agree skin feels purified and refreshed
• 95% agree skin looks dewy, radiant, and luminous
• 98% agree The Essence is gentle enough to use every day

• Use daily or as preferred, after cleansing.
• With Hands
• Using the fingers, pat The Essence into cleansed, dry skin on the face, neck and décolleté.
• With Cotton Pad
• Alternatively, dispense The Essence onto a cotton pad, and sweep over clean, dry skin.
• Allow The Essence to absorb the skin for a few moments before following with the AB skincare routine.

The Essence is designed to integrate into the AB routine. However, Augustinus Bader does not recommend using The Essence in conjunction with other acids or exfoliators, including retinol.