Fermented Complex 94
Boosting Essence

Skin types

• Normal Skin
• Dry Skin,
• Combination Skin
• Oily Skin
• Sensitive Skin

Concerns

• Hydration & Glow
• Uneven Texture

Routine step

• Essence – immediately after cleansing, before serums and moisturiser.

PURITO SEOUL Fermented Complex 94 Boosting Essence is a lightweight, watery first-step essence designed to hydrate and condition the skin after cleansing. Its ferment-derived and moisture-binding ingredients help skin feel smoother and more supple while preparing the surface for subsequent skincare.

Fermented Skin Conditioning

The formula contains Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment, a ferment-derived ingredient used for its skin-conditioning properties. It complements the essence's focus on improving the feel of rough, uneven skin.

Lightweight Hydration

Humectants including Butylene Glycol, Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate attract and retain moisture, helping skin feel hydrated and supple without the weight of a cream.

First-Step Preparation

The watery texture spreads easily over freshly cleansed skin, providing a conditioning layer before serums and moisturisers. This helps create a smoother-feeling surface for the rest of your routine.

Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment

A ferment-derived skincare ingredient used for its skin-conditioning properties. It helps complement the essence's focus on softer, smoother-feeling skin without functioning as a live probiotic treatment.

Niacinamide

A form of vitamin B3 that supports the skin's moisture barrier and helps maintain a more even-looking complexion. In this formula, it provides complementary skin-conditioning support.

Butylene Glycol + Glycerin + Sodium Hyaluronate

A group of humectants that help attract and retain moisture. They contribute to the essence's lightweight hydrating feel, leaving skin more supple and comfortable.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract + Allantoin

Green Tea Extract provides botanical skin-conditioning support, while Allantoin is commonly used to help maintain a comfortable skin feel. Together, they complement the formula's gentle, everyday skincare positioning.

How to apply

• Apply to clean skin, using a cotton pad or your palms
• Gently sweep over the face and neck or press into the skin until absorbed
• Follow with your usual serum and moisturiser
• Use morning and evening

Good to know

• Designed as a first-step essence, so a separate toner is optional
• Can be used as a hydrating step in routines containing other active ingredients
• Formulated without added synthetic fragrance or essential oils
• Follow with sunscreen during the day as part of your regular skincare routine
• Avoid direct contact with the eyes

What does PURITO Fermented Complex 94 Boosting Essence do?

It is a lightweight first-step essence that hydrates and conditions the skin immediately after cleansing. Its watery formula helps skin feel smoother and more supple while preparing it for the serums and moisturisers that follow.

What does the 94% fermented complex mean?

The name refers to the formula's advertised 94% fermented base, rather than 94% rice ferment alone. Fermented ingredients are used in skincare for their conditioning properties, but the percentage does not indicate that the essence contains live probiotic bacteria.

What are the benefits of fermented ingredients in skincare?

Fermentation is a process in which microorganisms transform raw materials into different compounds. In skincare, ferment-derived ingredients may be used for their skin-conditioning properties, depending on the ingredient and formulation. Their presence does not automatically mean that a product contains live probiotics or has demonstrated microbiome-balancing effects.

What is the difference between a boosting essence and a regular serum?

A boosting essence is generally a lightweight, watery product applied early in a skincare routine to hydrate and condition the skin. Serums often have a more targeted purpose, such as addressing visible pigmentation or uneven texture. This essence is intended to be used before a serum, although it can also be used on its own before moisturiser.

Can I use this essence with Retinol, Vitamin C or exfoliating acids?

Yes, it can generally be used as a hydrating step alongside routines containing these ingredients. The essence itself is not an exfoliating acid treatment and does not contain a retinoid. However, it has not been demonstrated to increase the penetration or effectiveness of other active ingredients.

Is this essence suitable for sensitive skin?

The lightweight formula is positioned for sensitive skin and contains skin-conditioning ingredients such as Allantoin. It is also formulated without added synthetic fragrance or essential oils. As with any skincare product, individual tolerance can vary, so introduce it gradually if your skin is particularly reactive.

Should I use this essence before or after toner?

It is designed as a first-step essence, so it can be applied directly after cleansing. If you also use a separate toner, apply the products according to their textures and intended purposes, generally moving from lighter to richer formulas. Follow with your serum and moisturiser.