I’ve been using this for a few months now and recently started using with the serum and night cream, and the results are stunning. Some might say it’s expensive but in my opinion it’s a huge value. I haven’t even used a quarter of the bottle and I’ve had the product since May and it’s now July. I use it twice daily and probably skip about 2 days a week (sometimes you just don’t feel like it!) and I am someone who has suffered from dark under eyes all my life and severe hyperpigmentation to the point where I look like I’m recovering from getting punched in the face. I used to be afraid to go anywhere without concealer on because people always asked me if I was tired. I couldn’t go to the doctor without makeup on because they’d ask me if I used drugs! It was that bad. ... MoreI’ve been using this for a few months now and recently started using with the serum and night cream, and the results are stunning. Some might say it’s expensive but in my opinion it’s a huge value. I haven’t even used a quarter of the bottle and I’ve had the product since May and it’s now July. I use it twice daily and probably skip about 2 days a week (sometimes you just don’t feel like it!) and I am someone who has suffered from dark under eyes all my life and severe hyperpigmentation to the point where I look like I’m recovering from getting punched in the face. I used to be afraid to go anywhere without concealer on because people always asked me if I was tired. I couldn’t go to the doctor without makeup on because they’d ask me if I used drugs! It was that bad. But with this product alone I started noticing a difference and when I added in the serum and night cream, wow! I go out without makeup all the time now! I am so proud of my bare skin and want to show it off. It has drastically lightened my under eye area and my skin looks youthful and glowing. I also love the fact that it’s an essence so you can easily put some on if you’re in a hurry to at least do some type of skincare to your face and it absorbs and dries very quickly. It feels like splashing a bit of water on your face honestly, but my face loves it. I also love how the bottle doesn’t dispense a ton even when you shake it because I would totally use too much because it’s straight liquid! You can use a cotton pad to apply it as well but I just pat it onto my skin gently with my hands. I will absolutely order this again when it gets close to running out. I really don’t want to be without it!

First of all I just want to mention that this product isn't a toner/astringent nor should be use in place of one. Essences skin benefits are closer to a serum rather than a toner. If you have an essence and a serum you don't have to use them both at the same time. In K beauty, you'd use a toner than a essence, followed by a serum. Essences are like lightweight/ less concentrated serum so personally I prefer to skip this step to give my wallet a break and invest in more concentrated products. I tried 100 ml of this essence and I didn't see any major difference in my skin that would justify it's price which is 60$ (can) for 150 ml. It didn't give me any skin reaction but it also didn't do anything for me. This also contains potential skin sensitizing agents so another ... MoreFirst of all I just want to mention that this product isn't a toner/astringent nor should be use in place of one. Essences skin benefits are closer to a serum rather than a toner. If you have an essence and a serum you don't have to use them both at the same time. In K beauty, you'd use a toner than a essence, followed by a serum. Essences are like lightweight/ less concentrated serum so personally I prefer to skip this step to give my wallet a break and invest in more concentrated products. I tried 100 ml of this essence and I didn't see any major difference in my skin that would justify it's price which is 60$ (can) for 150 ml. It didn't give me any skin reaction but it also didn't do anything for me. This also contains potential skin sensitizing agents so another minus for that. The formula contains some essential oils, bitter orange flower water and lemonene. If you have sensitive skin it might not be the best investment. It's really rare for me to have a skin reaction so don't base your desicion on me not having one. Anyway even if there's also good things such as grape fruit water and grape juice, it's still not worth the price. I'm not really into essences from the start but you'd probably be able to find better than this. And if you wondered if essences are necessary in a skin care routine, well no. I mean a good toner paired with a potent serum plus moiturizer should be plenty enough (don't forget to cleanse first though!) Also, don't buy this thinking that it's going to deeply exfoliate your skin because no. Again there's better out there for less or similar amount of money. I wouldn't purchase the full size and wouldn't recommend.

Best Glycolic Acid Essence for the Sensitive

Seriously, people who complain about the smell and effectiveness of this makes me wonder if they know anything about ingredients. This has glycolic acid in it which has typically has a smell if fragrance isn't added to hide it and also is pretty crazy great at chemically exfoliating if you don't want something that will NOT get absorbed into your skin and is safe during pregnancy unlike retinol or salicylic acid. It's like complaining about the smell of apple cider vinegar but wanting all the benefits of it...Mind you, I understand if people might not react well to glycolic acid or other ingredients in this essence and therefore have poor/little results because it's not strong enough or get too dried out if they aren't moisturizing after.The amazing thing about ... MoreSeriously, people who complain about the smell and effectiveness of this makes me wonder if they know anything about ingredients. This has glycolic acid in it which has typically has a smell if fragrance isn't added to hide it and also is pretty crazy great at chemically exfoliating if you don't want something that will NOT get absorbed into your skin and is safe during pregnancy unlike retinol or salicylic acid. It's like complaining about the smell of apple cider vinegar but wanting all the benefits of it...Mind you, I understand if people might not react well to glycolic acid or other ingredients in this essence and therefore have poor/little results because it's not strong enough or get too dried out if they aren't moisturizing after.The amazing thing about this stuff is that I can use it everyday. Glycolic acid usually burns my face off (hello, yeah you ordinary glycolic acid toner. I love you but you toooo strong) so I can't use it everyday or even every week...but it's the ONLY thing that keeps my Keratosis Pilaris and whiteheads in check. Enter this. It feels like splashing water on my face, not acid. That's a good thing for a super sensitive gal. I always feel a huge difference if I stop using this for a little bit after using it regularly. When I use it my skin is clear and bump free. When I don't I start feeling congested and looking like I need a facial scrub. This bottle is huge and lasts a while. I'm on my second bottle, use it every night and have yet to make a dent. I pay for this with my own money and will forever continue to do so (but hey Caudalie if you want to send me a free bottle I won't be mad ;)

Gentle exfoliant essence

This glycolic essence is wonderful. I dab several drops onto my palm and then distribute onto my face with my fingers and pat it into my skin nightly. It absorbs very well. I like that it doesn't have a strong scent. This essence is gentle and causes no reaction or irritation on my face. I prefer gentle exfoliants so I gravitate towards glycolic acid. Recommend this product.

Great product to enhance serums / moisturizers

I love this stuff. It's pricey, yes, but it will last a long time. You don't need a lot to achieve great results. Essences are a great addition to your skin-care routine if you are interested in it. They help enhance the effects of your serums and moisturizers by essentially allowing other products to penetrate deeper into your skin. Not only that, but it's very hydrating and brightening. It will smooth your skin, give you a glow, and help reduce any pigmentation overtime. It's a great addition to have. It also doesn't make your skin burn or feel irritated, it's very gentle.

Lovely!

I first heard about this essence a couple years ago but held off on buying it because I was afraid the glycolic acid would irritate my skin. But, a couple months ago I needed a change because all of the the “gentle” products I was using were still leaving me with breakouts (despite my prescription tretinoin) and certainly weren’t reversing any of the resulting discoloration. I decided I was just going to try the products I had been curious about, and I’m glad I did. This does not irritate my skin at all and feels lovely when I pat in into my skin (no cotton rounds needed). I’ve been pairing it with the Vinoperfect Brightening Serum, which I’ve also enjoyed. The red spots aren’t gone (but they’ve been there for years, so what can I expect?), but my skin is softer, ... MoreI first heard about this essence a couple years ago but held off on buying it because I was afraid the glycolic acid would irritate my skin. But, a couple months ago I needed a change because all of the the “gentle” products I was using were still leaving me with breakouts (despite my prescription tretinoin) and certainly weren’t reversing any of the resulting discoloration. I decided I was just going to try the products I had been curious about, and I’m glad I did. This does not irritate my skin at all and feels lovely when I pat in into my skin (no cotton rounds needed). I’ve been pairing it with the Vinoperfect Brightening Serum, which I’ve also enjoyed. The red spots aren’t gone (but they’ve been there for years, so what can I expect?), but my skin is softer, smoother, and has a lovely glow. And, I haven’t had a single breakout since starting my current regimen (still with tretinoin), which is the biggest help of all! I still haven’t quite finished my first bottle (about 1/4 to 1/3 left), but am thinking that I will repurchase. These things don’t work overnight, you have to give them time.

Must-have in my skincare routine

I just bought my 2nd bottle of this essence, since my 1st is about to run out. I have to have it. I feel that my skin is softer, and my skin is much clearer after using it on my 50+ skin (with sun spots/melasma). It has no detectable/offensive odor, and a little goes a long way; my current bottle has lasted a year+ at this point. It doesn't break me out or make my skin red, although I have never had sensitive skin. I use it after washing my face and before the Caudalie serum (I have both the dark spot & the retinol alternative formulas). I know they're pricy, but personally, I think they're worth it.

Ouch…

This is one of the best products I’ve ever used and it’s significantly changed my skin… BUT…. my latest purchased has left me too scarred (literally) to order this product again. I bought my second bottle recently and when it arrived, the cap looked completely different. The cap was significantly sharper than before and flared out. I tried my best to carefully open the product, but still sliced the palm of my hand. Luckily I still had my old bottle, so I switched the caps. I sent Caudalie an email and they said it must have been “damaged or overly-pressed” and to just go back to Sephora and exchange it for a different bottle. Kind of a dismissive response. It was definitely over-pressed and that’s on Caudalie, not Sephora.

This is a pass

I purchased this along with the brightening gift set. When I initially used this, it made my cheeks red. I reduced the number of times because clearly it was reacting to my skin. I then tried to do it every other day and it produced tiny bumps on my skin! I tried to return it but unfortunately I was outside of the return window. Not a cheap toner to now have sitting under my sink! Do not use if you have sensitive skin,

Works So Good!

I've been using the Brightening Glycolic Essence for several years now. Along with the rest of my skincare routine, it's made a big difference in the texture of my skin. A couple of times over the years, I've opted not to replenish my supply to see if indeed this particular product was the one contributing to my results. IT WAS. When I stopped using, my skin did not have the same glow, my other products did not seem to absorb as well into my skin, and while my skin still looked good, it did not look GREAT. This product is really worth it...I'm here to buy more...again! : )It does not burn and has a very subtle, refreshing and natural scent. I also use this with the Beauty Elixir spray and highly recommend that product in combination with this one (at different ... MoreI've been using the Brightening Glycolic Essence for several years now. Along with the rest of my skincare routine, it's made a big difference in the texture of my skin. A couple of times over the years, I've opted not to replenish my supply to see if indeed this particular product was the one contributing to my results. IT WAS. When I stopped using, my skin did not have the same glow, my other products did not seem to absorb as well into my skin, and while my skin still looked good, it did not look GREAT. This product is really worth it...I'm here to buy more...again! : )It does not burn and has a very subtle, refreshing and natural scent. I also use this with the Beauty Elixir spray and highly recommend that product in combination with this one (at different parts of your skincare and makeup routines).