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Secret Key Starting Treatment Essence (5.24 oz) - Start your routine with the power of the ferment for bright, elastic skin

$36.99 reg $42.00
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Highlights

  • The formula is primarily composed of Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, a revered yeast extract that helps reset and revitalize your skin's natural rhythm. This powerhouse ingredient delivers essential proteins and vitamins, promoting deep hydration and improving overall skin texture.
  • It acts as a boosting essence, which is the crucial first step in your skincare routine after cleansing, to enhance the absorption of all subsequent products. By deeply saturating the skin with moisture and nutrients, it ensures that your serums and moisturizers can penetrate more effectively.
  • The essence provides a powerful brightening effect by including Arbutin, an active ingredient known for its ability to fade the appearance of pigmentation and uneven skin tone. This action results in a more luminous, pure, and visually transparent complexion with regular use.
  • It delivers multiple anti-aging benefits, including visible improvement in the appearance of fine lines, enhanced elasticity, and a tightening effect on sagging skin. The nourishing blend of fermented ingredients and skin-soothing extracts helps to firm and soften rough, aging skin.
  • The product has a wonderfully lightweight, watery texture that quickly absorbs into the skin without any sticky residue, making it ideal for layering. Its non-greasy nature makes it a comfortable choice for most skin types, including sensitive skin, while ensuring long-lasting moisture retention.

Description

Step into the world of K-Beauty essentials with the Secret Key Starting Treatment Essence, a transformative "booster" liquid designed to revolutionize your skincare routine and unveil your brightest complexion. This highly concentrated essence harnesses the potent power of Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, a famous yeast-derived ingredient renowned for its ability to work with your skin's natural rhythm. This pure, lightweight, and water-like liquid is intended to be the crucial "first step" after cleansing, saturating your skin with beneficial proteins, vitamins, and amino acids to perfectly prep it for maximum absorption of your subsequent serums and creams. It's a foundational product that helps tackle a spectrum of skin concerns, from dullness and dryness to loss of elasticity.

This essence is a skincare multi-tasker, delivering up to seven types of intensive care in a single bottle, focusing on elasticity, moisturization, skin refinement, and promoting a pure and transparent look. The star ingredient, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate (often called Pitera in the industry), is rich in nutrients and has been scientifically shown to help increase hyaluronic acid production in the skin for better hydration and to help support a healthy skin barrier. Further enhancing its brightening mission, the formula includes Arbutin, a powerful antioxidant that works to fade the look of brown spots and uneven tone, while soothing extracts like Aloe and Chamomile gently calm and moisturize the skin.

The beauty of this essence lies in its minimal, clean, and highly effective formulation, created without many of the common irritants like parabens, artificial fragrances, or animal oil. Its texture is wonderfully watery and instantly absorbed, making it a dream for quick application—simply sweep it across your face with a cotton pad or pat it directly onto your skin for an instant boost of refreshment. By regularly improving the look of fine lines, refining texture, and helping to control excess sebum, the Starting Treatment Essence acts as a daily renewal ritual, giving your skin a firmer, brighter, and more supple feel over time. Embrace this cult-favorite essence to unlock your skin's potential for a truly radiant, all-day glow.
Scent: Fresh
Health Facts: Non-Toxic
Product Warning: Use with adult supervision
Product Form: Liquid
Beauty Purpose: Skin Tone Improvement
Recommended Skin Type: All Skin Types
TCIN: 1007600531
UPC: 3711684172439
Origin: imported
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Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 4 inches length x 4 inches width x 9 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.6 pounds
This item cannot be shipped to the following locations: American Samoa (see also separate entry under AS), Guam (see also separate entry under GU), Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico (see also separate entry under PR), United States Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands, U.S., APO/FPO, Alaska, Hawaii
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Q: How does this essence improve skin elasticity?

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  • A: It delivers nutrients and hydration that enhance skin firmness and elasticity, reducing the appearance of fine lines.

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Q: Is the essence suitable for sensitive skin?

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  • A: Yes, its non-greasy and lightweight formula makes it appropriate for all skin types, including sensitive skin.

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Q: What texture does the essence have?

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  • A: The essence has a lightweight, watery texture that absorbs quickly without leaving a sticky residue.

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Q: What is the main ingredient in this essence?

submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 1 month ago
  • A: The essence primarily contains Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, a yeast extract known for revitalizing skin.

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Q: Can this essence help with uneven skin tone?

submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 1 month ago
  • A: Yes, it includes Arbutin, which helps fade pigmentation and promotes a more uniform skin tone.

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