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A new category in the United States, essences are applied after cleansers and before serums to calm irritation and plump up skin, minimizing lines.
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PHOTO: JEFF HARRIS; STYLING: JULIE FLYNN
Botanical extracts soothe and repair, while high doses of hyaluronic acid nip dryness in the bud. Clockwise from top: EstÊe Lauder Nutritious Vitality 8 Radiant Dual-Phase Emulsion, $62; esteelauder.com. Kiehl’s Iris Extract Activating Treatment Essence, $45; kiehls.com. Fresh Peony Spot-Correcting Brightening Essence, $65; sephora.com. Mizon Mela Defense White Capsule Essence, $34; peachandlily.com. Cremorlab Mineral Treatment Essence, $42; peachandlily.com. Belif Classic Essence Increment, $46; sephora.com.