The Brightening Ritual
The Brightening Ritual
The Brightening Ritual
The Brightening Ritual
The Brightening Ritual

The Brightening Ritual

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Our Brightening Ritual pairs the viral Snail Mucin Eye Cream with The Giving Essence to visibly brighten, smooth, and revive dull-looking skin. Together, they leave the eye area and complexion looking radiant, even, and luminous.
Details

The Brightening Ritual pairs two of our most-loved formulas for visibly brighter, smoother, and more luminous-looking skin.

Start with The Giving Essence, our antioxidant-rich treatment essence designed to hydrate, brighten, and help improve the look of uneven tone for a fresh, radiant complexion.

Follow with the Snail Mucin Eye Cream, our award-winning eye treatment designed to hydrate, smooth, and visibly brighten the delicate eye area for a refreshed, luminous look.

Together, this two-step ritual delivers antioxidant-rich hydration across the complexion and targeted care around the eyes for skin that looks bright, even, and glowing.

Quick Details

  • Includes The Giving Essence, 150 mL / 5.07 fl oz
  • Includes Snail Mucin Eye Cream, 15 ml / 0.51 fl oz (TSA Friendly)
  • Two-step brightening + eye care ritual
  • Helps hydrate, smooth, and visibly brighten
  • Helps improve the appearance of dullness and uneven tone
  • For a radiant, luminous-looking complexion
  • Cruelty free
Awards

The Giving Essence

  • Editor's Pick by Bustle
  • Winner of the 2021 Soko Glam Best of K-Beauty™ Award
Full Ingredient List

Snail Mucin Eye Cream
WATER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, PROPANEDIOL, GLYCERIN, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, SNAIL SECRETION FILTRATE, NIACINAMIDE, POLYGLYCERYL-2 STEARATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, GLYCERYL STEARATE, CAFFEINE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, VINYL DIMETHICONE, ETHYL HEXANEDIOL, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, ARGININE, CARBOMER, SQUALANE, DEXTRIN, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, XANTHAN GUM, ZEA MAYS (CORN) KERNEL EXTRACT, GARDENIA FLORIDA FRUIT EXTRACT, SODIUM GUAIAZULENE SULFONATE, HYALURONIC ACID, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE, ANEMARRHENA ASPHODELOIDES ROOT EXTRACT, FRUCTAN, GLUCOSE, TOCOPHEROL, GLYCINE MAX (SOYBEAN) SEED EXTRACT, FRAGARIA CHILOENSIS (STRAWBERRY) FRUIT EXTRACT, RUBUS FRUTICOSUS (BLACKBERRY) FRUIT EXTRACT, VACCINIUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM (BLUEBERRY) FRUIT EXTRACT, EUTERPE OLERACEA FRUIT EXTRACT, ACETYL TETRAPEPTIDE-5, HYDROLYZED CONCHIOLIN PROTEIN, RUBUS IDAEUS (RASPBERRY) FRUIT EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN SAMBUCUS NIGRA FRUIT EXTRACT, VACCINIUM MACROCARPON (CRANBERRY) FRUIT EXTRACT
*Volufiline™ is a trademark of Sederma.

The Giving Essence
GALACTOMYCES FERMENT FILTRATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, SACCHAROMYCES FERMENT LYSATE FILTRATE, ASPERGILLUS FERMENT, PROPANEDIOL, NIACINAMIDE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, ELLAGIC ACID, ARONIA MELANOCARPA FRUIT EXTRACT, POLYGLUTAMIC ACID, GLYCERIN, CHONDRUS CRISPUS EXTRACT, SODIUM HYALURONATE, MORUS ALBA ROOT EXTRACT, ALLANTOIN, HOUTTUYNIA CORDATA EXTRACT, MALPIGHIA PUNICIFOLIA (ACEROLA) FRUIT EXTRACT, LYCIUM CHINENSE FRUIT EXTRACT, CURCUMA LONGA (TURMERIC) ROOT EXTRACT, GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE) ROOT EXTRACT, RUBUS FRUTICOSUS (BLACKBERRY) FRUIT EXTRACT, VACCINIUM MACROCARPON (CRANBERRY) FRUIT EXTRACT, BETAINE, HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES FRUIT EXTRACT, VACCINIUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM (BLUEBERRY) FRUIT EXTRACT, SOLANUM MELONGENA (EGGPLANT) FRUIT EXTRACT, JASMINUM OFFICINALE (JASMINE) EXTRACT, SODIUM POLYACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, ROSA CANINA FRUIT EXTRACT, XANTHAN GUM, PORTULACA OLERACEA EXTRACT, WATER/AQUA/EAU, SODIUM PHYTATE, METHYLPROPANEDIOL, CYANOCOBALAMIN, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE

How to Use

Step 1: Snail Mucin Eye Cream
Gently tap a small amount around the eye area using your ring finger until fully absorbed. Use morning and night.

Step 2: Bong² Bounce Cream
Apply a small amount to the face and neck, gently massaging into skin until absorbed. Use as the final moisturizing step of your routine, morning and night.

Step One:
The Giving Essence

Our antioxidant-rich essence delivers a silky layer of hydration while helping visibly brighten and improve the look of uneven skin tone. The lightweight formula leaves skin feeling soft, refreshed, and prepped for the rest of your ritual.

Brightens and Hydrates

  • Dullness
  • Uneven skin tone
  • Dehydration
  • Loss of radiance

Step Two:
Snail Mucin Eye Cream

Our viral eye cream delivers targeted hydration to the delicate eye area, helping visibly smooth, brighten, and refresh tired-looking eyes. Powered by snail mucin and nourishing ingredients, the lightweight formula leaves the eye area looking plump, luminous, and well rested.

Targets Tired-Looking Eyes

  • Fine lines and texture
  • Dryness
  • Dullness
  • Tired-looking eyes
Snail Mucin Eye Cream

Featured Ingredients

Charlotte Cho, Founder of Then I Met You

“For me, glowing skin is all about layers of hydration. This duo brings that radiance back from the complexion to the delicate eye area.”

FAQ
Are any animals harmed in the making of Then I Met You products?

No, all Then I Met You products are cruelty free and Leaping Bunny certified! 

Are Then I Met You products vegan?

All Then I Met You products, with the exception of the Snail Mucin Eye Cream, are vegan!

Are Then I Met You products fragrance free?

Most Then I Met You products contain natural fragrances with the exception of the Rose Resurfacing Facial Mask. Please refer to each product page for the full ingredient list!

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  • MA
    Melissa A.
    Verified Buyer
    9/19/26
    Reviewing
    The Giving Essence
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Love it!!

    This essence has slotted straight into my routine and I love it! Can really see it is brightening my skin!

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    Bri R.
    Verified Buyer
    9/17/26
    Reviewing
    The Giving Essence
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Makes my skin so glowy

    I love this product! I have very acne prone skin but this does not break me out and leaves my skin feeling and looking so healthy and glowy!

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    Melanie R.
    Verified Buyer
    Which best describes your skin type? Sensitive
    How old are you? 45-55
    9/17/26
    Which best describes your skin type? Sensitive
    How old are you? 45-55
    Reviewing
    The Giving Essence
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Glow show!

    I have been using this product for about a year and a half and I love the way it makes my skin feel and glow after skin flooding

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