Many makeup brands are extending to skincare. From a business perspective, it makes sense. Skincare products have higher repurchase rates. But for these luxury makeup brands that are not experts in making skincare, the price tags they put on the products to fit their luxury makeup positioning are outrageous.

The . It claims to have a breakthrough bi-phase technology, which is simply a result of having both almond oil and water in the formula. The rose water is the ingredient highlighted for marketing purposes, but it is further down the ingredient list, water is still its No.1 ingredient. The essence certainly helps to soften and plump the skin, leaving a dewy finish because of the almond oil. 

Unlike Pat Mcgrath’s, the main ingredient is rose water, 74% of it! It also has rose flower oil, glycerin, ceramides, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid, all the goodies the  has to hydrate and plump the skin. The rose oil in it is also more lightweight than almond oil, so it’s lighter on the skin and more fast-absorbing but still leaves a dewy luminous finish.