Who we are
Our Approach
Looking at our bathroom shelves filled with half-used products, each promising different benefits yet delivering mostly frustration, we knew there had to be a better way. We partnered with leading dermatologists to challenge an industry built on convincing you to buy more.
We're built on a radical belief: your skin works best when it isn't overwhelmed. No fillers. No fragrance. No marketing-driven additives. Just what works..
Est
2022
Made in
Switzerland
Meet the founders behind the solution.
Founder
Dr. Monica Lewis
Founder
Dr. Elena Kovač
Our Experience
Dermatologists with a combined 40 years of clinical practice and research at Stanford Medical Center.
Elena grew frustrated watching patients arrive with shopping bags full of products that were working against each other. She brings scientific rigor to every aspect of our formulation.
Monica spent years researching skin barrier function, discovering that most skincare products were overcomplicating what should be simple. Her expertise in dermatological biochemistry guides our minimalist approach.
Together, they set out to create what they couldn't find in the market: a single product with only essential ingredients that would strengthen the skin's natural functions rather than override them. Three years of research and development led to Essence.
Their philosophy is straightforward: trust your skin's intelligence and give it only what it needs to thrive. Nothing more, nothing less.
Our Commitments
Your Skin
01
We test extensively but never on animals. Our formula is designed to support your skin's natural functions, not override them or create dependency.
Our Planet
02
Our vessels are infinitely recyclable, and our refill program reduces environmental impact by 94%. We've eliminated secondary packaging entirely – because your bathroom doesn't need more cardboard boxes.
Transparency
03
We tell you exactly what's in our products and why. No pseudoscience. No secret ingredients. Just honest skincare that respects your intelligence.
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