What is The Brightening Saffron Essence?

The Brightening Saffron Essence is a luxurious, saffron-infused milk essence designed to hydrate, calm, and brighten your skin. Using Ayurvedic fermentation techniques and a blend of potent ingredients, this essence targets dark spots, supports your skin’s natural barrier, and enhances radiance for a healthier complexion over time.

What Does It Do?

Instant Hydration: Plumps and refreshes your skin. Brightens Dark Spots: Reduces the appearance of uneven tone. Calms & Strengthens: Balances and soothes with adaptogens, reinforcing your skin’s barrier.

How much Saffron Essence should I use for my face?

For optimal hydration, we recommend using 2-3 shakes of Saffron Essence for your entire face. Simply press or pat the essence into your skin after cleansing for maximum absorption. Adjust based on your skin's needs, and feel free to add.

Who Is It For?

The Brightening Saffron Essence is perfect for all skin types, including sensitive skin. Whether your skin feels dull, dehydrated, or uneven, or you’re looking to target dark spots and brighten your complexion, this essence can be your go-to solution.

How do I use it?

After cleansing, pour a few drops into your palm. Gently pat onto your face and neck for even coverage. Follow with the Brightening Saffron Serum to amplify results. Use both morning and night for best results.

How do I remove the lid?

Please see this instructional video here:

How To Remove Lid

What is the texture?

The Brightening Saffron Essence has a luxurious milky texture that feels lightweight and absorbs seamlessly into the skin. It provides a hydrating and soothing layer, leaving your skin glowing, feeling soft and balanced without any residue.

Can this be used before makeup application?

Absolutely! The Brightening Saffron Essence preps the skin beautifully for makeup application. Its hydrating formula creates a smooth canvas, and your makeup will apply evenly and will last longer.

How long should I wait after applying the essence to apply my other products?

The Essence absorbs quickly and effortlessly into the skin, so you only need to wait 30 seconds before applying your Saffron Serum or next product. For best results, keep your skin slightly damp from the Essence before applying your next product. This will make sure that your skin fully absorbs the Essence’s hydrating and brightening benefits, while also allowing your subsequent treatments to layer beautifully!

What Is the Difference Between an Essence and a Serum?

The Brightening Saffron Essence is a lightweight, water-based formula that deeply hydrates and preps your skin to fully absorb serums and other treatments. Acting as a hybrid between a toner and a serum, it has a fluid, almost watery texture with a low molecular weight, allowing it to penetrate the skin’s layers easily and effectively. While serums are concentrated with active ingredients targeting specific concerns like dark spots, fine lines, or hydration, the Essence boosts your skincare routine by enhancing the absorption and effectiveness of the products that follow. It’s the perfect first step to hydrate and prepare your skin, so the rest of your skincare ritual works its best!

Is It Suitable for Sensitive Skin?

Absolutely! Formulated with calming ingredients like Ashwagandha, Manjistha, and Yeast Ferment Extract, this essence is gentle enough for sensitive skin, offering both soothing and strengthening benefits.

Is It Suitable for Acne-Prone Skin?

Yes, this essence is non-comedogenic and packed with calming ingredients like ashwagandha and manjistha, making it ideal for acne-prone skin. It helps soothe inflammation and brighten post-acne marks while keeping your skin hydrated.

What About the Fermented Ingredients?

Yes, it contains Yeast Ferment Extract and Lactobacillus Ferment, two powerful ingredients that enhance your skin's ability to absorb nutrients, boost hydration levels, and strengthen its natural protective barrier. These ingredients also support a healthy skin microbiome, helping to keep your skin balanced, resilient, and glowing.

What is the Proprietary Fermentation Complex and how does it benefit my skin?

Our Proprietary Fermentation Complex is a powerful, skin-loving blend of fermented botanicals and adaptogens designed to enhance the effectiveness of your skincare products! By enhancing the absorption of active ingredients, your skin will get the most out of every product. This complex works wonders to calm and balance your skin, visibly reducing redness and irritation. It also strengthens your skin's natural barrier, locking in moisture and protecting against environmental stressors. With its antioxidant-rich adaptogens, the complex helps shield your skin from oxidative stress and damage, keeping it youthful, glowing, and perfectly balanced.

How Does It Work with Other Products?

The Brightening Saffron Essence enhances the absorption of active ingredients, making it a perfect prep step before your serum, moisturizer, or other treatments. Pair it with the Brightening Saffron Serum for an ultra-brightening routine.

Can I Use It with Retinol or Other Actives?

Yes, the Brightening Saffron Essence pairs well with retinol and other active ingredients. Its hydrating and soothing properties help counteract potential dryness or irritation from stronger actives.

Can It Help with Acne Scars or Post-Breakout Marks?

Yes! The saffron, manjistha, and niacinamide in the formula work together to brighten the skin and reduce the appearance of dark spots and discoloration, including post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation from acne.

Why do I need an Essence in my routine?

An essence is a vital step in your skincare routine. Think of it as the ultimate prep step: it deeply hydrates, boosts radiance, and primes your skin to absorb the next steps more effectively. By incorporating our Brightening Saffron Essence, your skin is not only nourished but also ready to maximize the benefits of your future treatments. It's an essential step for a glowing, even, and balanced complexion!

Is this product vegan?

Yes! The Brightening Saffron Essence is 100% vegan and does not contain any animal-derived ingredients.

Is this a moisturizer?

No, the Brightening Saffron Essence is not a moisturizer. It is a hydrating and brightening treatment that preps your skin for the next steps in your routine. For the ultimate glow, we highly recommend following up with our Brightening Saffron Serum to lock in deep hydration and enhance your complexion.

What type of saffron do you use?

We use Mongra Saffron, one of the rarest and most potent varieties of saffron, sourced from Kashmir. Mongra Saffron is known for its deep red color, high concentration of antioxidants, and exceptional brightening properties, making it a key ingredient in our essence to help enhance your skin’s natural glow!

What gives the Essence its unique scent?

Our Essence is formulated with plant-based ingredients. The fragrance of our Essence comes from pure, natural botanicals, including natural Rose Essential Oil and a blend of herbal extracts. We do not add synthetic fragrances, as we want this authentic scent to reflect the freshness of the botanicals and align with our commitment to clean, Ayurvedic beauty.

Why does the scent seem different from what I expected?

If you’re accustomed to synthetic fragrances, natural ingredients may smell a little different at first. This is because botanical extracts retain their full potency without added fragrance enhancers. The scent is a testament to the purity and efficacy of the formulation.

Is the squalene vegan? Where is it sourced from?

Yes, our squalene is vegan phytosqualene, sourced from plants.