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 Dullness Highlighted 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 hydration Based 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 effective products without certain ingredients, such as parabens, sulfates, phthalates, and mineral oils. Learn more here.