A vital part of Japanese beauty rituals, an essence is a concentrated, multi-functional step that's often overlooked (or misunderstood); beautifully hydrating and clarifying, Clé de Peau Beauté's Essential Refining Essence counters congestion and persistent blemishes as absorbs excess oil and grants up to 24-hour hydration.

Don't let its watery texture make you underestimate its efficacy, this gently astringent, bi-phase essence effectively dissolves impurities from within your pores, thanks to the brand's 'Surface Refining Complex EX' that goes a long way to fend against clogged pores. It's also powered by Clé de Peau Beauté's groundbreaking 'Illuminating Complex EX' - an ingenious ingredient derived from golden silk essence, theanine and Japanese pearl - that helps to deliver unparalleled radiance as it promotes supple, smooth skin and a more even tone. A 'Sebum Absorption Powder' then helps to control the excess oil, diffuses the lights to blur the appearance of your pores and promote a more refined, baby-smooth finish. Mattifying without drying, it even improves the look of rough patches and delivers a wave of lightweight, non-sticky hydration that will last you through the day, improving the wear of your make up as it does. Still on the fence? Let the substantiated results speak for themselves... In a study with 103 women, in one day, 80% felt their skin had become and remained smooth; in two weeks, 83% felt it delivers a feeling of tightened pores and promotes a fresh matte texture without shine throughout the day; in four weeks, 92% felt skin roughness had been reduced and 79% felt pores had been unclogged!