Water Essence Mist 200ml · 19.90 €
Probioderm 3D Lifting E... · 23.90 €
Lumiwise Brightening Es... · 96.90 €The essences everyone is snapping up
The 3 best-selling essences this month at Ma Petite Corée.
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HARUHARU Black Rice Pro... · 24.90 €
Rice Makgeolli Probioti... · 30.90 €
Fermentation Essence 100ml · 29.90 €Probiotics and ferments
Essences that help your skin stay comfortable.
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Green Tea Ceramide Milk... · 23.90 €
Madagascar Centella Pro... · 20.90 €
Advanced Snail Radiance... · 24.90 €Cult essences under €25
Our best-selling budget essences, picked every week.
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Hydration
Hyaluronic acid, ceramides: a light layer of hydration between your toner and your serum.
Skin barrier
Probiotics, ferments, rice: for skin that feels more comfortable and more resilient.
Glow
Vitamin C, niacinamide: for a brighter complexion.
Anti-aging
Peptides, collagen: for skin that looks firmer.
Men
All-in-one essences, quick and effective.
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UNOVE Water Essence Mist 200ml
UNOVE Water Essence Mist 200 ml, the everyday korean hair mistThe korean hair mist UNOVE Water Essence Mist is an aqueous essence mist of 200 ml,...
✓ Shipped from Seoul, 100% authentic
BIO HEAL BOH Probioderm 3D Lifting Cream Essence 100ml
Korean cream essence BIO HEAL BOH Probioderm 3D LiftingThe Probioderm 3D Lifting Cream Essence is a korean cream essence in a 100 ml pump bottle by...
✓ Shipped from Seoul, 100% authentic
BRTC Power Homme All In One Solution 200ml
BRTC Power Homme All In One Solution: the all-in-one korean men's face careWith BRTC Power Homme All In One Solution 200ml, you simplify your routine: this...
✓ Shipped from Seoul, 100% authentic
BARULAB Rice Makgeolli Probiotic Yeast Cream in Essence 200ml
BARULAB Rice Makgeolli Probiotic Yeast Cream in Essence 200ml
✓ Shipped from Seoul, 100% authentic
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Every essence in the shop is right below.
Korean essences: the secret to bouncy skin
The essence is the most "Korean" step of the routine: more concentrated than a toner, lighter than a serum, it hydrates and preps your skin. Many rely on ferments and probiotics. At Ma Petite Corée, you'll find essences from Laneige, Mixsoon, Haruharu Wonder, Torriden or Bio Heal Boh.
The Korean routine in 8 steps
The essence is step 5, after the toner and before the serum. In the morning, the routine ends with sunscreen.
Why Korean essences make a difference
Korean brands have made the essence a step of its own: watery textures that sink in fast, rich in ferments, probiotics or plant extracts. It helps the next products spread more easily.
Which essence for your skin type?
Dry skin loves essences with ceramides; oily skin prefers very fluid textures; sensitive skin likes probiotics and short ingredient lists; mature skin goes for peptides.
Budget pick or luxury treat
Essences from Unove or Anua are perfect to get started. For a more luxurious treat, discover our Premium K-Beauty selection.
The star ingredients
Fermented rice, makgeolli or beans: Korean essences often draw on fermentation, a big part of Korean tradition.
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