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Elevate Essence
$5.00 – $93.00
A little goes a long way. Most customers enjoy one bottle for 4–6 months.
A nervous system skincare™ formula designed for sensitive women.
A light, refreshing essence (natural peptides & watermelon) that brightens fatigue and lifts the skin without stimulation.
A gentle rise in energy.
SKU: ELE-ESS
Elevate Essence is a water‑light, oxygen‑supportive brightening watermelon essence designed for mornings when your skin feels dull, slow, or weighed down. It delivers hydration, clarity, and gentle radiance without acids, exfoliation, or stimulation. The texture is airy and fast‑absorbing – a clean, quiet lift for sensitive skin.
Founder Note
I created Elevate for the mornings when my skin felt tired before the day even started – when I needed brightness without tingling and clarity without activation. This essence became my way of offering a gentle awakening for sensitive systems that can’t tolerate traditional brighteners.
Benefits
- Boosts hydration while supporting a brighter, more even complexion.
- Gently energizes dull or sluggish skin without acids, tingling, or activation.
- Improves clarity through non‑exfoliating pathways that respect sensitive skin.
- Reduces the look of fatigue by supporting oxygen flow and microcirculation.
- Balances hydration and oil, helping skin feel fresh, not heavy or tight.
- Creates a receptive base that enhances the performance of serums and elixirs.
- Supports nervous‑system‑safe radiance, offering brightness without sensory overload.
- Ideal for morning routines, travel fatigue, or days when skin feels flat or muted.
Best For
Elevate Essence is designed for skin that wants radiance without activation, clarity without exfoliation, and freshness without stimulation.
- Dull or fatigued skin – especially when brightness drops from stress, dehydration, or poor sleep
- Combination skin needing hydration that doesn’t add weight
- Normal skin wanting a daily radiance anchor
- Sensitive or reactive skin that can’t tolerate acids, enzymes, or aggressive brighteners
- Oily or congestion‑prone skin needing hydration that won’t clog or create shine
- Dry or dehydrated skin needing a hydrating step that also improves clarity
- Post‑inflammation skin (after breakouts, irritation, or barrier stress) needing gentle brightening
- Not ideal for: extremely barrier‑broken skin in an active flare (Harmony Essence is the safer first step there).
Sensory Notes
- Texture: Water‑light with a slightly silky slip that disappears instantly.
- Finish: Fresh, hydrated, subtly bright – a soft “awake” look without shine.
- Scent: Nearly neutral with a clean, airy botanical whisper of watermelon.
- Feel on skin: Cooling on contact, then quietly energizing – like a breath of fresh air for the complexion.
How To Use
A simple, sensory‑safe ritual that builds radiance through hydration and oxygen support – not exfoliation.
- After cleansing, press 1 pump into face, neck, and chest.
- Use morning and night as your radiance‑building hydration layer.
- For deeper brightness, apply two thin layers, allowing each to settle before the next.
- Follow with your chosen elixir (Glow, Mineral Brightening, or your evening repair step).
- On dull or tired‑skin days, mist or splash with cool water before applying to enhance absorption.
- Safe to use daily, even for sensitive or reactive skin – no cycling required.
What This Helps With
Skin needing bounce, hydration, and a subtle lift; layering under serums for a plump, energized complexion.
Why You Need
- Dull or tired‑looking skin
- Uneven tone and discoloration
- Hyperpigmentation
- Rough or uneven texture
- Dehydration
- Skin that feels “flat” or sluggish
This essence brightens your skin and supports your emotional ease.
How It Works
the hydration engine
- aloe water — calms, cools, and delivers instant moisture.
- aloe vera powder — amplifies soothing benefits without adding heaviness.
- watermelon hydrosol — refreshes skin and supports a brighter, more awake look.
- sodium PCA — pulls water into the skin and keeps it there.
- snow mushroom — a natural humectant that holds up to 500x its weight in water, creating deep, cushiony hydration.
the radiance pathway
- pitaya fruit powder — delivers natural enzymes + antioxidants for a soft, lit‑from‑within glow.
- pomegranate extract — supports clarity and defends against dullness.
- skin brightening extract — targets uneven tone without acids or stimulation.
- niacinamide — strengthens the barrier, refines texture, and evens tone.
the microbiome support system
- bamboo bioferment — balances the skin’s ecosystem and enhances smoothness.
- lupine peptide — supports renewal rhythms and helps skin look more energized.
the sensory‑safe foundation
- natural preservative — keeps the formula safe without irritation.
- fragrance‑free + essential‑oil‑free — nothing overstimulates your senses or your skin.
Ingredient Highlights
Vitamin C — brightens, supports collagen, evens tone
Niacinamide — smooths texture, reduces discoloration
Licorice Root — calms redness + softens dark spots
Tremella Mushroom — deep hydration + plumping
Glycerin — moisture retention + barrier support
Ingredients
*Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Water, *Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Sodium Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid, Opuntia Ficus‑Indica Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus/Arundinaria Gigantea Ferment Filtrate, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Hylocereus Undatus (Dragonfruit) Fruit Extract, 2% Niacinamide, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Tremella Fuciformis (Snow Mushroom), **Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Vegetable Glycerin, ****Gluconolactone, ****Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Phytate.
*Organic **Sustainable ****ECOCERT‑certified
100% Natural Ingredients
No artificial preservatives, parabens, paraffin, synthetic fragrances, dyes or talc.
Please note: Because we prioritize freshness, ongoing improvements, and small‑batch production, ingredient lists may occasionally vary between what is printed on our packaging and what appears on our website. All formulas remain safe, high‑quality, and aligned with our standards for sensitive skin.
For the most accurate and up‑to‑date information, please refer to the ingredient list on your product’s packaging, which reflects the exact formula inside your jar or bottle.
If you have questions about a specific ingredient or version, our team is always here to help.
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Jodi –
This is the best toner I’ve ever used. It preps my skin so well for all my other products from indiefog