Eminence | Kombucha Microbiome Balancing Essence
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Eminence Kombucha Microbiome Balancing Essence
Restore the skin’s natural balance with this silky, lightly scented leave-on essence. Formulated with prebiotic inulin, probiotic-derived Lactococcus ferment lysate and postbiotic kombucha ferment, it helps support a balanced-looking complexion, enhance luminosity and gently prime skin for the rest of your routine.
Size: 120 ml
Best for: All skin types, including skin that looks dull, unbalanced or in need of lightweight hydration and preparation before serum.
Why you’ll love it
- Supports the skin’s microbiome environment with pre-, pro- and postbiotic ingredients
- Adds lightweight hydration without replacing moisturizer
- Helps enhance luminosity and a healthy-looking glow
- Primes cleansed and toned skin for serum and moisturizer
- Silky, lightly scented leave-on texture
Pre-, pro- and postbiotic ingredients explained
- Prebiotic — Inulin: helps support a balanced skin environment
- Probiotic-derived — Lactococcus Ferment Lysate: a non-living ferment ingredient used to condition and support skin
- Postbiotic — Kombucha Ferment: Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment that helps promote a luminous, conditioned complexion
Important: This product does not contain live probiotic cultures.
Additional key ingredients
- White and Green Tea Extracts: offer antioxidant skin-conditioning support
- Jasmine Flower Extract: helps condition the skin
- Apricot Fruit Juice: supports a fresh, radiant-looking finish
- Allantoin: helps soothe and comfort the skin
Where it fits in your routine
Use after cleansing and toning, before serum, facial oil and moisturizer. This is a preparatory essence rather than a toner, serum or moisturizer.
How to use
Dispense a small amount into your hands or onto a cotton pad. Pat onto cleansed and toned skin, then leave on. Follow with the remaining steps in your skincare routine.
Good to know
This formula contains alcohol denat., fragrance and the fragrance allergens benzyl benzoate, citronellol, geraniol, limonene and linalool. Sensitive or fragrance-reactive skin should patch test before regular use.
Product suitability
Gluten-free · Soy-free · Vegan · Nut-free
These suitability claims follow Eminence product information. Always review the package ingredients when managing allergies or sensitivities.
Full ingredient list
Organic Phytonutrient Blend™ [Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe) Leaf Juice*, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Juice*, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract*, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract*, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil*, Achillea Millefolium (Yarrow) Extract*, Trifolium Pratense (Red Clover) Flower Extract*, Echinacea Purpurea (Echinacea) Root Extract*, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Seabuckthorn) Fruit Extract*, Vegetable Glycerin*, Tocopherol (Vitamin E) and Plant-Derived Maltodextrin*], Aqua (Water), Vegetable Glycerin, Corn-Derived Propanediol, Alcohol Denat., Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit Juice, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Camellia Sinensis (White Tea) Leaf Extract*, Inulin, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Extract*, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract*, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Vegetable Heptyl Glucoside, 1,2-Hexanediol, Arginine, Caprylyl Glycol, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*, Allantoin, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Fragrance^, Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Biocomplex2™ [Euterpe Oleracea (Açaí) Fruit Extract*, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Juice*, Malpighia Glabra (Barbados Cherry) Fruit Extract*, Emblica Officinalis (Indian Gooseberry) Fruit Extract*, Adansonia Digitata (Baobab) Fruit Extract*, Myrciaria Dubia (Camu Camu) Fruit Extract*, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract*, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Water*, Lycium Barbarum (Goji) Fruit Extract*, Plant-Derived Maltodextrin*, Thioctic Acid (Alpha Lipoic Acid) and Ubiquinone (Coenzyme Q10)].
*Certified organic ingredient. ^Blend of natural botanical extracts and aromatics. Ingredient lists may change; always confirm against the product packaging, particularly when managing allergies or sensitivities.
Cautions
For external use only. Avoid the eye area. If eye contact occurs, flush gently and thoroughly with water. Discontinue use and consult a physician if irritation persists. Store tightly closed in a dark, dry place at 4–20°C (39–68°F).
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