If your skincare routine has been feeling a little… thirsty, there’s a fresh drop worth knowing about. essano has just revamped and expanded its Hydration+ range and it is clearly aiming straight at one of the biggest beauty trends right now: that luminous, “glazed skin” look.
But this is not just a packaging refresh (though the new ivory and blue aesthetic is undeniably clean and modern). The real story sits inside the formulas.
Hydration, but make it multi layered
At the heart of the new Hydration+ lineup is a more sophisticated approach to moisture. Instead of relying on a single hydrator, essano combines four molecular weights of hyaluronic acid, a strategy designed to hydrate different layers of the skin rather than just sitting on the surface.
Think of it as a hydration ladder:
- Smaller molecules dive deeper to replenish from within
- Larger ones stay closer to the surface to smooth and plump
Backing that up is a blend of skin supporting ingredients:
- Ceramide Complex to reinforce the skin barrier
- Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) to improve resilience and evenness
- essano’s signature organic rosehip oil for nourishment and repair
Together, the goal is simple: skin that does not just look hydrated for a few hours, but actually stays that way.
The glow getting lineup
The updated range is built to function as a full routine, whether you are a minimalist or a layering enthusiast.
Cica Repair Milk Toner (100mL, $21.99)
This one leans right into the “glass skin” aesthetic. It is a milky toner designed to soothe while delivering lightweight hydration, ideal if you want that dewy finish without piling on heavy products. It also positions itself as a budget friendly alternative to some of the viral toners dominating social feeds.
Hyaluronic Serum (30mL, $26.95)
A classic step, but upgraded. This lightweight serum claims to boost moisture levels by up to 92%, offering both instant plumping and longer term hydration. It is the kind of product that slots easily into almost any routine.
Makeup Remover Cleansing Wipes (RRP $8.99)
Now made in New Zealand, these wipes aim to do more than just remove makeup, they are formulated to cleanse gently without compromising the skin barrier, which is often the downside of traditional wipes.
The Hyaluronic Edit (RRP $26.99)
For the indecisive (or the frequent traveller), this set bundles five hydration focused products into one routine. It is designed to take you from morning cleanse to nighttime moisture lock in, making it a practical entry point into the range.
Hydration is one of those skincare buzzwords that is easy to overlook, but it is foundational. When your skin is properly hydrated, it tends to look smoother, brighter, and more resilient, and it can even help other actives perform better.
What essano is doing here is leaning into that idea with a layered, barrier focused approach rather than a quick fix glow. And with the current shift toward skin health (not just surface level results), that direction feels well timed.
In short: if your goal is plump, calm, dewy skin that holds up beyond the morning mirror check, this refreshed Hydration+ range is clearly designed with that exact outcome in mind.
Shop now here: https://essano.com.au/collections/hydration
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