A woman with her hair tied back is leaning over a bathroom sink, splashing water on her face with her hands. She is wearing a white top, and the sink area has a modern design with a marbled countertop and a running faucet.

Cleansing the Esse way

Sebum Science Sebum is the complex mixture of oils produced by sebaceous glands in our skin. Human sebum is very different to that of other mammals. We’re far from fully deciphering its roles in skin health, but we can be certain that it is crucial for optimum skin health. The production of sebum is metabolically…

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Beauty & Wellness Award 2021

Beauty Insider is one of Singapore’s leading platforms for beauty bargains and deals. After months of careful deliberation, sifting, and testing of over 700+ products from local to international brands, the emerging winners landed this year’s beauty awards thanks to thousands of public votes, Beauty Insider’s editorial team, their trial team, beauty ambassadors and invited…

A collage of four images: Top left shows water droplets on a leaf. Top right depicts a dense green forest with sunlight filtering through. Bottom left shows large, glossy green leaves. Bottom right shows a close-up of a person's eye peeking through leaves. "Esse" logo is at the bottom right.

How skin compares to an ecosystem

Any ecologist will tell you that a forest filled with a rich variety of plants is healthier than a commercial plantation containing only one species of tree. The complex ecosystem prevails through storms, droughts and temperature changes without any outside intervention, but monocultures require constant input from farmers to stay stable. The same is true…

whats in a drop

What’s in a drop?

The Esse probiotic skincare range includes a multitude of carefully selected natural ingredients that are proven to have a positive impact on improving skin barrier function, hydration and the effects of ageing, as well as a number of other benefits. But what exactly is in a drop of Esse? Each product is developed to address…

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Everything you need to know about our foundations

This organic, microbiome-friendly foundation provides medium coverage and is available in ten shades. Below are just some of the benefits you can expect. SKIN ILLUMINATION Layer to achieve light to medium coverage with a natural, illuminating finish.  The lightweight formulation leaves the skin looking sheer and radiant whilst moisturising and strengthening barrier function. MICROBIOME FRIENDLY…