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The Giving Essence

$50.00

Containing 80% naturally fermented ingredients, niacinamide and polyglutamic acid, The Giving Essence packs in skin-nourishing ingredients to unlock a healthy, hydrated complexion. Powerhouse galactomyces - a derivative of sake that is also a key component of a miracle ingredient, Pitera - moisturizes and brightens skin, while calming inflammation; meanwhile, a potent cocktail of antioxidant-rich red algae and berries, as well as ellagic acid, work to unveil a luminous complexion.

To maximize the nourishing benefits of the essence, use after exfoliating and prepping your skin with the Birch Milk Refining Toner.

pH of 5.0

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The Giving Essence

An essence that is the perfect balance of antioxidants, deep hydration and brightening power. Ellagic acid, a naturally produced acid in berries, naturally brightens the skin, while polyglutamic acid helps your skin retain 5000 times its weight in water.

Ingredients:

Galactomyces

Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate (GFF) is a derivative of fermented sake that has proven skin care benefits, including reducing the appearance of pores, blackheads and sebum; decreasing levels of acne; and improving skin brightness.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide helps skin retain moisture, increases antioxidant activity to improve overall texture, increases production of ceramides to fortify the skin barrier, reduces appearance of fine lines, and evens out skin tone. Sensitive-skin friendly.

Black Chokeberry

This superfood ingredient has one of the highest recorded antioxidant contents of any fruit or berry, and contributes to skin youth and radiance. Polyphenols in black chokeberry provide anti-aging and skin calming properties, treating UV-exposed skin.

Ellagic Acid

Found in high concentrations in dark fruits, ellagic acid protects against UV rays, collagen degeneration and harmful bacterial pathogens. This acid brightens skin without impacting cell DNA, making it a safe alternative to other brightening ingredients.

Polyglutamic Acid

This water-soluble peptide holds four times more moisture than hyaluronic acid, and leaves skin radiant and hydrated.

Red Algae

This sea plant contains a high concentration of calcium, which gently exfoliates the skin, removing dead skin cells, reducing fine lines, and brightening complexion.

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Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Aspergillus Ferment Extract Filtrate, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf (Aloe) Extract, Ellagic Acid, Aronia Melanocarpa (Black Chokeberry) Fruit Extract, Polyglutamic Acid, Glycerin, Corallina Officinalis (Red Algae) Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Morus Alba (White Mulberry) Root Extract, Allantoin, Ocimum Sanctum (Holy Basil) Leaf Extract, Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Fruit Extract, Rubus Coreanus (Korean blackberry) Fruit Extract, Lycium Chinense (Goji berry) Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract, Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract, Betaine, Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit Extract, Aristotelia Chilensis (Maqui) Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea (Acai palm) Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe) Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Gardenia Jasminoides (Cape Jasmine) Fruit Extract, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melia Azadirachta (Chinaberry) Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta (Chinaberry) Flower Extract, Xanthan Gum, Coccinia Indica (Ivy Gourd) Fruit Extract, Portulaca Oleracea (Duckweed) Extract, Water, Methylpropanediol

How To Use

Use daily. After double cleansing and prepping the skin with the Birch Milk Refining Toner, dispense The Giving Essence into your hands and pat or press onto face. Continue with the rest of your skin care routine. With any expected sun exposure, always protect skin with sunscreen.