This essence reminds me of the SKII essence because of the consistency (light-weight and water-like) and packaging (glass or plexy type... just feels expensive and definitely not plastic). The essence absorbs quickly into my skin because of the water-like consistency and my face feels a bit smoother afterwards. Because it feels so light, I would recommend layering the product a few times on the face to really get the affect. This is a good step after the toner to prepare your skin for other products.