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Helen’s note
This multi-active product can be used as your every day moisturiser, with added protection. Don't forget your ears and behind your neck!
Helen Ritchie, skin professional
Esse
Defence Lightweight Moisturiser Firms Ageing Skin
£110 50ml
An everyday moisturiser for city skin. Live probiotics and prebiotics strengthen the barrier and help skin defend itself, devil’s claw supports skin against signs of ageing, and kigelia firms and improves elasticity. Manketti and yangu oils add a little natural protection, but always wear a proper SPF on top.
Key ingredients
Manketti and Yangu Oils nourish and add antioxidant protection. Always wear an SPF on top.
Prebiotics, Inulin and α-glucan-oligosaccharides have been included to shift the microbial population in a direction that will reduce inflammation and boost barrier function.
Probiotics of lysed (broken) and filtered Lactobacillus cells has the ability to improve the beneficial microbial populations on skin by having an anti-microbial effect on opportunistic microbes. The overall effect is to boost skin condition and plump the skin by improving T-junction activity and moisture retention.
Devil’s Claw extract with harpagoside and related compounds permeate the stratum corneum and reduce immunoreactive compounds to help with the protection of elastin and collagen.
Kigelia extract has a strong firming effect on the skin. Results are seen after two weeks of continuous use.
Low Molecular Mass Hyaluronic Acid levels in this product are high. A strong hydrating and anti-wrinkle effect will be seen.
Olive Leaf Extract, Vitamin C and E are antioxidants, they bind to free radicals that cause premature ageing.
If you are looking for a daily moisturiser that protects from pollution damage while boosting your good skin bacteria.
What to expect
- Skin that copes better with pollution
- Firmer, more elastic-feeling skin
- A healthy, radiant glow
- Comfortable, medium-weight hydration that won’t clog
How to use
Full ingredients
About Esse
Developed by Trevor Steyn in South Africa. Microbiome-first: live probiotics and plant actives that work with your skin’s own ecosystem, never against it.
Conscious
Plastic neutral with CleanHub.
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The routine
Where this fits
Step 1Cleanse
Never strip. Even oily skin needs a cleanser that leaves it comfortable. If you feel tight afterwards, it’s the wrong one.
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Mists, toners and probiotics settle skin after cleansing, so everything that follows works harder.
Shop balance →Step 3Treat
Your targeted serums. Layer thinnest to thickest, and keep vitamin A for the evening.
Shop serums →Step 4Protect
Daily SPF, every single day. The most effective anti-ageing step there is.
Shop SPF →Step 5RecoverYou’re here
Moisturise to lock it all in, and give skin what it needs to repair overnight.
Shop moisturisers →Shop oils and balms →Shop masks →Shop exfoliators →Step by step
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