96%

agree skin’s texture looks and feels more even

100%

agree skin feels soft, smooth and hydrated

95%

agree skin looks dewy and luminous

*In a 12-week Consumer Perception Study of 55 participants, ages 18+.

The Toner 2021 Future of Beauty Awards

ELLE UK

Best Moisturizing Toner

Harper's Bazaar 2023 Anti-Aging Skincare Award

Top Picks Beauty Award Winner

2024 Skincare Anarchy

The Essence

This routine enhancer gently exfoliates, hydrates, and preps for products to follow, revealing soft, smooth, radiant skin. Powered by TFC8®.

Key Benefits

Tones and exfoliates to reveal smoother, softer, more radiant skin
Deeply hydrates and enhances skin's ability to attract and retain moisture
Minimizes the look of pores and balances oil for a clearer complexion
Visibly reduces discoloration and calms redness for more even tone and texture
Helps protect skin against environmental aggressors and builds barrier resilience

Proven Results

100% agree skin feels soft, smooth, and hydrated
98% agree skin feels purified and refreshed
95% agree skin looks dewy, radiant, and luminous
98% agree The Essence is gentle enough to use every day

Ideal for

Ingredients

TFC8® – supports skin cell communication for continuous, visible renewal
Phytic Acid – promotes cell turnover and supports natural collagen production
Salicylic Acid – reduces redness, addresses imperfections, and boosts clarity
Hyaluronic Acid — attracts and retains moisture for plump, fresh skin
Non-comedogenic. Vegan formula. Free from common irritants, including fragrance, parabens, sulfates, and mineral oils

Proven Results

100%: agree skin feels soft, smooth and hydrated.

92%: agree pore size is minimized and pores look more refined.

98%: agree The Essence is gentle enough to use every day.

*Based on a 12-week Consumer Perception Study of 55 participants.

The Science of TFC8®

Our original patented technology.

What It Is

A precise blend of high-grade vitamins, lipids, and high-performing, proprietary peptides naturally found in skin.

How It Works

Improves skin cellular communication and enhances the skin’s natural renewal processes.

What It Does

Combats visible signs of aging and damage, supporting continuous renewal and visible rejuvenation.

Who It’s For

Designed for all skin types with visible signs of aging and damage.

CLEAN & HIGH PERFORMING

Key Ingredients

Powered by our proprietary TFC8® technology and formulated with gentle hydroxy acids and renewing, protective high-potency botanicals.

TFC8®

Supports skin cell communication and creates the optimal environment for continuous, visible renewal.

Phytic Acid

Supports cell turnover and natural collagen production, for visibly even tone and less noticeable fine lines.

Salicylic Acid

A powerful yet soothing beta-hydroxy acid. Reduces visible redness, addresses imperfections, and boosts clarity.

Hyaluronic Acid

A polysaccharide that's exceptionally effective at attracting and retaining moisture for plump, fresh, hydrated skin.

Gluconolactone

A naturally derived poly-hydroxy acid that optimizes skin renewal by gently lifting away dead cells for soft, fresh skin.

Wasabi Ferment

Delivers antioxidant protection and safeguards the complexion by helping to defend against free radical damage.

White Peony Extract

Soothes the skin while helping to defend against pollution and environmental aggressors.

How to Apply

Use daily or as preferred, after cleansing.

With Hands

Using your fingers, pat The Essence into cleansed, dry skin on the face, neck and décolleté.

With Cotton Pad

Alternatively, dispense The Essence onto a cotton pad, and sweep over clean, dry skin.

Allow The Essence to absorb the skin for a few moments before following with your AB skincare routine.

Your Streamlined Routine

Step 1 Cleanser

The Cream Cleansing Gel

Gentle gel cleanser that soothes & revitalizes

From $26

2 Sizes

Step 2 Essence

The Essence

Exfoliates, hydrates & balances skin

From $34

2 Sizes

Step 3 Serum

The Serum

Hydration, elasticity & barrier support

From $304

3 Sizes

Step 4 Moisturizer

The Rich Cream

Deep nourishment for normal to dry skin

From $99

4 Sizes

Step 5 Eye

The Rich Eye Cream

Deeply nourishing, smoothing & firming eye cream

From $172

1 Size

FAQS

Where do I use The Essence in my routine?

Can I use The Essence around my eyes?

Can I use it with my other products and actives?

Is it suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin?

Is it fragrance-free, cruelty-free, and vegan formulated?

Is it pregnancy and breast-feeding-safe?

AUTO-REPLENISHMENT

Stay Consistent. Stay Replenished.

Maintain your routine without interruption. Auto-Replenishment ensures your AB essentials arrive exactly when you need them, supporting consistent, visible results.

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Key Ingredients

TFC8®

Phytic Acid

Salicylic Acid

Hyaluronic Acid

Gluconolactone

Wasabi Ferment

White Peony Extract

How to Apply

With Hands

With Cotton Pad

Your Streamlined Routine

The Cream Cleansing Gel

The Essence

The Serum

The Rich Cream

The Rich Eye Cream

Stay Consistent. Stay Replenished.

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