HYA AH Licorice First Essence
🇰🇷 South Korea
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Soothing • Brightening • Barrier-Hydrating Essence
A calm beginning for balanced, luminous skin
Skin does not always need more actives — sometimes it needs calm, clarity, and gentle structure.
The HYA AH Licorice First Essence was created as a reset step after cleansing, helping the skin return to its natural rhythm before serums and creams are applied.
Inspired by Asian first-essence philosophy, this formula works at the very first moment skincare touches your skin. Its role is simple yet essential: soften, hydrate, and prepare, while easing visible stress and dullness caused by dehydration, environmental exposure, or over-cleansing.
At the heart of the formula lies Licorice Root Extract, a time-honored botanical known for its ability to soothe discomfort, calm visible redness, and gently support a more even-looking tone. Unlike aggressive brightening agents, licorice works quietly and consistently, making it ideal for sensitive or easily reactive skin.
To support hydration at multiple levels, the essence is infused with Hyaluronic Acid, which attracts and holds moisture within the skin, creating a plump, refreshed feel without heaviness or residue. This hydration is further balanced by Allantoin, an ingredient valued for its skin-comforting and barrier-supporting properties, helping the skin feel resilient, soft, and smooth.
The texture is watery, weightless, and fast-absorbing, disappearing into the skin within seconds. It does not sit on the surface or interfere with subsequent products — instead, it enhances their performance by creating a well-hydrated, receptive base.
With regular use, skin appears:
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more comfortable and calm
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visibly hydrated and refreshed
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smoother in texture
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better prepared to absorb serums and moisturizers
This essence is intentionally designed for daily, long-term skin health, not short-term intensity. It fits seamlessly into both minimalist routines and multi-step regimens, making it a reliable foundation product for nearly every skin type.
Gentle, balanced, and thoughtfully formulated, HYA AH Licorice First Essence is not about quick transformation — it is about creating the right environment for healthy skin to thrive.
Ingredient
Ingredient
Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Betaine, Panthenol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Carbomer, Arginine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA
Why You'll Love It
Why You'll Love It
- 🌱 Soothes visible redness & irritation
- 💧 Deep hydration without heaviness
- ✨ Soft brightening for uneven tone
- 🧴 Perfect “first essence” step
- 🛡️ Supports skin barrier recovery
- 🌿 Gentle, everyday formula
- 🌿 Calms sensitive and reactive skin
- 💧 Boosts hydration from the very first step
- ✨ Helps improve dullness and uneven tone
- 🧴 Lightweight, fast-absorbing texture
- 🛡️ Supports skin barrier resilience
- 🌙 Suitable for daily AM & PM routines
How To Use
How To Use
When:
- Morning & evening
- Immediately after cleansing
How:
- Apply 2–3 drops to clean skin
- Gently pat until absorbed
- Follow with serum and moisturizer
💡 Beauty Tips
- Use on slightly damp skin for deeper hydration
- Ideal before vitamin C, niacinamide, or barrier serums
- Can be layered 2–3 times for “glass skin” hydration
Easy 4 steps to use
HYA AH Essence
Prep with Toner
Start with a clean face and apply your favorite toner to balance your skin and boost absorption.
Dispense the Serum
Apply 2–3 drops of the serum into your palm or directly onto your face using clean hands.
Apply Gently
Pat the serum evenly over your face and neck. Use fingertips to press it into your skin—no rubbing!
Let It Absorb
Wait a few seconds for the serum to fully absorb before applying your moisturizer or sunscreen.
A Calm First Step for Balanced Skin
Designed as the first step after cleansing, this licorice-infused essence gently calms, hydrates, and prepares the skin, creating the perfect foundation for every skincare routine.
Soft Brightening Effect
Promotes a clearer, more even-looking skin tone over time.
Promotes a clearer, more even-looking skin tone over time.
Barrier Support
Helps maintain the skin’s natural moisture barrier for lasting comfort.
Helps maintain the skin’s natural moisture barrier for lasting comfort.
Calms Visible Redness
Helps soothe stressed skin and reduce the appearance of redness and discomfort.
Helps soothe stressed skin and reduce the appearance of redness and discomfort.
Gentle Botanical Care
Licorice root extract supports skin comfort without irritation.
Licorice root extract supports skin comfort without irritation.
Day & Night Use
Ideal for both morning and evening skincare routines.
Ideal for both morning and evening skincare routines.
Deep Hydration Boost
Hyaluronic acid replenishes moisture for a soft, refreshed skin feel.
Hyaluronic acid replenishes moisture for a soft, refreshed skin feel.
Calm, Hydrated, Balanced
Skin Comfort Transformation
With consistent use, skin feels calmer, more hydrated, and visibly balanced. The lightweight licorice essence helps reduce the look of redness and dryness while restoring a fresh, smooth complexion that appears healthier and more comfortable over time.
Perfectly Paired for Comfort & Firmness
Start with the Licorice First Essence to calm and hydrate the skin, then follow with the Sheep Placenta Collagen Energizing Water to deeply moisturize and support a firmer, smoother-looking complexion. Together, they create a balanced routine that focuses on both skin comfort and visible vitality.