The 8 Most Hydrating Skin Essences to Restore Bounce and Plumpness to Dry Skin

Instead of simply using water as its base, this skin-reviving essence opts for ginseng root water alongside ginseng extracts and ferment to maximize its benefits. For complexions that feel a little fatigued and lackluster, this will do the trick in an instant.

U.S.-based dermatologist Dr. Loretta Ciraldo has decades of experience treating a wide range of skin conditions, from acne to eczema. Her skin care line is formulated with ingredients that tackle damage caused by the environment, pollution, and light. This lotion-like essence helps to take down redness and fortify the skin barrier using ectoin, niacinamide, and jojoba.

“Fat Water” might sound comical, but it perfectly describes the texture of this essence. It feels like melted jelly, but upon application, leaves the skin plush, extra soft, and nourished. Designed for drier skin types, it uses panthenol, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide to restore bounce while vitamin-C-rich cherry extracts encourage a gentle radiance.

As expected with all things Elemis, this essence provides both a sensorial moment and effective results. It smells of sunny rose petals and the thicker texture instantly imbues skin with intense hydration. It contains brown micro-algae sourced from the Mediterranean, which helps with barrier repair and strengthens the skin, so it stays resilient.

Hailey Bieber was on to something when she created this Glazing Milk. The beauty lies in its simplicity; packed with skin-strengthening multi-ceramides and deeply nourishing vitamin E to create that well-hydrated, fresh-off-a-facial glow. It works beautifully as a very lightweight moisturizer for extra oily skin types, and layers nicely under an SPF or face cream for more hydration.

A combination of prebiotic oat kernel, niacinamide, and milk thistle aims to not only calm a sensitive complexion, but also plump up fine lines and dehydrated skin types. It does wonders to brighten a lackluster complexion and the watery texture absorbs quickly, preparing your skin for the rest of your routine.