What it is: A nourishing, next-generation essence lotion that helps boost skin's barrier, locks in moisture and optimizes skin's strength and stability. Who it's for: All skin types. What it does: This essence lotion features the brand's exclusive Postbiotic 12+, which works together with 98.9% bio-active lactobacillus ferment to help optimize your skin's barrier and to help significantly boost skin's first line of resistance to external aggressors. The essence also helps lock in moisture and soothe skin to minimize the look of redness. Skin is hydrated, smoothed and radiant, with the appearance of pores reduced. Research results: In a clinical test on 32 women four hours after use:- Skin's barrier was 23% strongerHow to use: After cleansing, apply to skin using your hands or a cotton pad. Use morning and night. Follow with your serum and moisturizer. Paraben-free; sulfate-free; phthalate-free; oil-free; synthetic fragrance-free; sulfite-free; alcohol-free; silicone-free; mineral oil-free; paraffin-free Made in Japan