Benton Snail Bee High Content Essence - "This multitasking, sensitive-skin friendly essence has been newly formulated to include a combination of powerful brightening and wrinkle-improving ingredients like niacinamide and adenosine, in addition to healing snail secretion filtrate and collagen-boosting bee venom. The essence has a lightweight, watery texture and is especially great for treating acne-prone skin and uneven tone. The formula is free of parabens, pigment, artificial fragrance, mineral oil, volatile alcohol, and silicone." Net Vol. 60 fl.ml/ 2.02 fl.oz via bentoncosmetics.com

Caudalie Vinoperfect Concentrated Brightening Essence - "Inspired by the Asian skincare routine, this lightweight, refined formula is both gentle and effective, leaving skin feeling smoothed and illuminated. Glycolic Acid works to eliminate dead skin cells, whilst extracts from White Peony revitalises the skin to reveal a more even, healthy-glow. Enriched with Caudalie's signature grape water, the Vinoperfect Concentrated Brightening Essence also contains hydrating, soothing and moisturising properties for a beautifully flawless complexion." Vol. 150ml | USD 49, Php 2,785 via www.sephora.ph

Missha Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence - "The essential first step to your skincare routine: a highly concentrated essence made to boost moisture and absorption of ingredients into your skin. Moisturizes, hydrates, brightens, reduces wrinkles, and improves skin elasticity. Recommended for oily/combination skin types." Size: 150ml, 5.07 fl. oz. | USD 52, Php 2500 via www.misshaus.com

SK-II Genoptics Aura Face Essence - "SKII's new essence contains the latest breakthrough in Whitening technology. Re-coded with PITERA^TM infused GenOptics Aura Complex, it reduces your skin's hidden and visible spot formations to reveal a spot-less aura glow. This leaves skin looking radiant from within. " 299SGD (US$235), 1.6oz / 50ml - via sk-ii.com