What it is: A skincare-boosting treatment of 100 percent Hadasei-3™, a trio of fermented Japanese superfoods proven to hydrate, resurface, soften, and plump skin.Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines/Wrinkles, Dryness, and DullnessHighlighted Ingredients:- 100% Hadasei-3™, Tatcha’s Proprietary Complex of Rice, Green Tea, and Algae: Amino acids and AHAs (lactic acid) from double fermentation to resurface and plump.Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.What Else You Need to Know: The Essence transforms your skin, both immediately and over time. The same way a damp sponge takes in more liquid than a dry one, The Essence deeply hydrates, making the skin more receptive to absorb treatments that follow and boosts the effects of skincare.Clinical Results: Based on a bioinstrumentation study conducted on 25 people:- 576% increase in hydrationBased on a consumer-use study of 44 women, when adding The Essence to their current regimen for 7 days:- 95% agreed skin felt smoother, softer, and more radiant- 93% agreed their skincare ritual worked better CLEAN at Sephora is our commitment to offering formulas that go beyond regulatory standards to avoid controversial ingredients without sacrificing on effectiveness.