At first I thought nothing happens. But just like other reviews stated: once you don't use it you will see a drastic difference. Without the essence my face is much more duller and dehydrated.
My 1st bottle will soon be empty (sad!) and by the time using the essence my skin definitely improved much. It is a slow but 'real' process. My skin has actually leveled up. It is more plumb, dewy, healthy and glowey than ever! Just like childrens skin. The essence nourish the face very good.
It never brakes me out and on very oily days it's the only thing that doesn't make my face shiny and help with hydration!
Yay for fermentation!