5 face essences we love

If you’re still confusing skin essences for toners, it’s time to get it straight. This wondrous, watery substance goes on pre-moisturising and gives your skin a high-impact shot of brightening, hydrating and anti-ageing nutrients. Since it’s lighter than a face cream, it sinks in with just a pat. And in the long run, it makes your facial skin smoother and more resilient. Just wait and watch.

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Photograph: Manasi Sawant; Art Direction: Ritika Singbal

L’Occitane en Provence Immortelle Brightening Essence, Rs 4,590

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Shiseido White Lucent Luminizing Infuser, price on request

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M.A.C Lightful C Marine-Bright Formula Essence, Rs 3,200

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L’Oréal Paris Hydrafresh Deep Boosting Essence, Rs 685

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Chanel Sublimage L’Essence, Rs 28,150

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