Ritual Fermented Essence
Step 02 — Essence

Glow Ritual
Fermented Essence

120ml · Bio-activated · All skin types

★★★★★ 4.9 · 1,240 reviews

A bio-activated fermented essence that deeply hydrates, restores balance, and boosts natural radiance.

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Dermatologist tested · Fragrance-free
Fermentation-activated · Enhanced absorption
Galactomyces 95% Niacinamide Saccharomyces Triple-HA Fragrance-free

The science

Korean fermentation
science.

Inspired by centuries of Korean fermentation tradition, this essence uses bio-activated fermented actives to deliver lightweight yet powerful hydration at a cellular level.

Fermented actives enhance absorption, support barrier recovery, and help improve skin texture over time. Layer by layer, your skin becomes more resilient, more luminous, more refined.

This is where glow begins.

95%
Galactomyces concentration
Deeper absorption vs standard
28d
Visible texture improvement
0
Fragrance, alcohol, parabens
Fermentation science
Essence in use

Why it works

Glow starts
from within.

Most essences sit on the surface. This one doesn't. Fermented actives have smaller molecular structures that penetrate deeper, delivering hydration and nutrients where skin needs them most.

Deep cellular hydration
Fermented hyaluronic acid penetrates multiple skin layers, delivering lasting moisture retention — not just surface plumping.
Barrier recovery
Saccharomyces ferment strengthens the skin's natural defense system, reducing moisture loss and improving resilience over time.
Texture refinement
Galactomyces filtrate — the active behind the famous "glass skin" effect — visibly minimizes pores and evens skin tone.
Boosts what comes next
A prepped, hydrated base absorbs serum and cream actives significantly better. This step amplifies every step that follows.

Key ingredients

What's inside
and why.

Korea · Fermented
Galactomyces 95%
The cornerstone of Korean glass skin. This yeast ferment filtrate minimizes pores, brightens uneven tone, and delivers an unmistakable luminosity with consistent use.
Biotech · Fermented
Saccharomyces Ferment
A barrier-strengthening ferment that repairs the skin's natural defense system, reduces transepidermal water loss, and builds long-term resilience.
Multi-weight · Hydrator
Triple Hyaluronic Acid
Three molecular weights of HA work at different skin depths simultaneously — surface plumping, mid-layer hydration, and deep moisture binding for all-day softness.
Active · Brightening
Niacinamide 5%
A clinically studied brightening and pore-refining active. Works synergistically with the fermentation complex to even skin tone and visibly reduce dark spots over time.
How to use essence

How to use

Step 02
of 05.

01
Apply to clean skin
Use immediately after Step 01 — Cleanse, while skin is still slightly damp for maximum absorption.
02
Dispense into palms
Pour a small amount (5–7 drops) into clean palms. No cotton pad needed — direct hand application improves absorption.
03
Press into skin
Gently press and pat into face, neck, and décolleté. Avoid rubbing — pressing preserves the fermented actives.
04
Layer if needed
For extra hydration, apply a second layer. Wait 30 seconds between layers. Proceed to Step 03 — Serum.
Ritual tip The "7-skin method" — applying 7 thin layers of essence — is a Korean technique for intense hydration before a big event or in dry weather. Works beautifully with this formula.
Glow Ritual essence lifestyle

Step 02 — Essence

Where glow begins.

What they
say.

4.9
★★★★★1,240 verified reviews
★★★★★

"My skin looked different after 3 days. Not dramatically — just more awake, more even. By week two people started asking what I was doing differently."

Sophie K.
Dull / Combination
✦ Verified purchase
★★★★★

"I've tried so many essences. This is the first one where I can actually feel it working — my skin drinks it up immediately. The texture is perfect, not sticky at all."

Ines M.
Dry / Sensitive
✦ Verified purchase
★★★★★

"The galactomyces is real. My pores have visibly reduced after one month and my foundation applies so much smoother. This is a permanent part of my routine."

Hana J.
Oily / Acne-prone
✦ Verified purchase

Complete your ritual

Step 02 is just
the beginning.

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