Why this product
Anti-aging, prep. Fermented bamboo sap technology. Premium absorption booster.
What it does: A concentrated first essence that prepares skin for better absorption of subsequent products
Skin types: all skin types, mature skin, dull skin.
vs La Mer: $120 vs $180. Delivers similar anti-aging benefits to La Mer's Treatment Lotion but with innovative bamboo fermentation technology at a more accessible luxury price point.
Discussed in an estimated 1,502+ threads on r/AsianBeauty. Most common praise: this essence is expensive but the texture is incredible and it really does make my other products absorb better.
Essence step
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Where in your routine
Why this step exists in K-beauty
Essences are the heart of K-beauty, delivering concentrated actives in a lightweight format that penetrates deeply while layering beautifully with other products.
How to use
Key ingredients
Details
Western equivalent
La Mer
The Treatment Lotion
$180
Delivers similar anti-aging benefits to La Mer's Treatment Lotion but with innovative bamboo fermentation technology at a more accessible luxury price point.
The bottom line
Amorepacific Vintage Single Extract Essence is a essence that costs $120 for 150ml. It has 1,502+ community discussions on r/AsianBeauty. The Western equivalent (La Mer) runs $180 — you save 33%. Best for all skin types, mature skin, dull skin skin.