Then I Met You
You The Giving Essence
face essence
Then I Met You
face essence
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Take the skin testElevate your essence step with this luxurious formula that brightens skin and repairs damage, as well as hydrates and preps skin for your treatment products. The carefully crafted Then I Met You essence contains a proprietary blend of 78% naturally fermented ingredients such as galactomyces ferment filtrate and saccharomyces ferment filtrate that have proven skincare benefits, including reducing the appearance of pores, blackheads and sebum. It is also composed of an optimal 5% concentration of niacinamide.
You The Giving Essence is a lightweight essence from Then I Met You, a brand based in USA. The formula is built mainly around hydration and brightening and tone. The ingredient list runs to 41 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Butylene Glycol, Propanediol and Polyglutamic Acid, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Polyglutamic Acid and Glycerin.
Brightening: High. Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate and Aspergillus Ferment.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Allantoin, Niacinamide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract and Sodium Hyaluronate.
On richness alone it suits Balanced, Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, cell renewal and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after cleansing, before serums. Apply to slightly damp skin so the humectants have water to hold on to.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of the microorganism Galactomyces
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Aspergillus Ferment is the product obtained by the fermentation of Aspergillus
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,3,7,8-Tetrahydroxy-[1]-benzopyrano[5,4,3,-cde]-[1]-benzopyran-5,10-dione
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Polymer of glutamic acid
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Houttuynia Cordata Extract is an extract of the herb, Houttuynia cordata, Saururaceae
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Jasminum Officinale Extract
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
This product is the "Toning" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 41 ingredients on the label.
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Dissolves and carries everything else
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Calms visible redness and irritation
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Forms a film that slows water loss
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of the microorganism Galactomyces
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate is the filtrate of a lysate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Saccharomyces
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Aspergillus Ferment is the product obtained by the fermentation of Aspergillus
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,3,7,8-Tetrahydroxy-[1]-benzopyrano[5,4,3,-cde]-[1]-benzopyran-5,10-dione
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruit of Aronia melanocarpa, Rosaceae
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Polymer of glutamic acid
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Chondrus Crispus Extract is an extract of the carrageenan, Chondrus crispus, Gigartinaceae
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Morus Alba Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the White Mulberry, Morus alba L., Moraceae
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Houttuynia Cordata Extract is an extract of the herb, Houttuynia cordata, Saururaceae
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Malpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruit of the Acerola, Malpighia punicifolia L., Malpighiaceae
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Chinese Lycium chinense, Solanaceae
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Curcuma Longa Root Extract is an extract of the rhizomes of the Turmeric, Curcuma longa L., Zingiberaceae
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Licorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra L., Leguminosae
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Blackberry, Rubus fruticosus L., Rosaceae
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Cranberry, Vaccinium macrocarpon, Ericaceae
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Sea Buckthorn, Hippophae rhamnoides L., Elaeagnaceae
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Vaccinium Angustifolium Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Blueberry, Vaccinium angustifolium, Ericaceae
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Solanum Melogena Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Eggplant, Solanum melongena L., Solanaceae
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Jasminum Officinale Extract is the extract of the whole plant of the Jasmine, Jasminum officinale L., Oleaceae
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,2-Dimethyl-2-(2'-propenamido)ethanesulfonic acid, sodium salt, homopolymer
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Hip Rose, Rosa canina L., Rosaceae
32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Xanthan gum
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Portulaca Oleracea Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Purselane, Portulaca oleracea L., Portulacaceae
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Myo-Inositol, hexakis(dihydrogen phosphate), sodium salt
36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol
37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cyanocobalamin; Vitamine B12
38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octane-1,2-diol
40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid
41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Trisodium citrate
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NEOGEN
Shares 7 key ingredients with You The Giving Essence: Glycerin, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Allantoin, Butylene Glycol
Missha
Shares 7 key ingredients with You The Giving Essence: Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Polyglutamic Acid
HYGGEE
Shares 6 key ingredients with You The Giving Essence: Glycerin, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Bonajour
Shares 6 key ingredients with You The Giving Essence: Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Polyglutamic Acid
Benton
Shares 6 key ingredients with You The Giving Essence: Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Allantoin
COSRX
Shares 6 key ingredients with You The Giving Essence: Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate
GALACTOMYCES FERMENT FILTRATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, SACCHAROMYCES FERMENT LYSATE FILTRATE, ASPERGILLUS FERMENT, PROPANEDIOL, NIACINAMIDE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, ELLAGIC ACID, ARONIA MELANOCARPA FRUIT EXTRACT, POLYGLUTAMIC ACID, GLYCERIN, CHONDRUS CRISPUS EXTRACT, SODIUM HYALURONATE, MORUS ALBA ROOT EXTRACT, ALLANTOIN, HOUTTUYNIA CORDATA EXTRACT, MALPIGHIA PUNICIFOLIA FRUIT EXTRACT, LYCIUM CHINENSE FRUIT EXTRACT, CURCUMA LONGA ROOT EXTRACT, GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA ROOT EXTRACT, RUBUS FRUTICOSUS FRUIT EXTRACT, VACCINIUM MACROCARPON FRUIT EXTRACT, BETAINE, HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES FRUIT EXTRACT, VACCINIUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM FRUIT EXTRACT, SOLANUM MELONGENA FRUIT EXTRACT, JASMINUM OFFICINALE EXTRACT, SODIUM POLYACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, ROSA CANINA FRUIT EXTRACT, XANTHAN GUM, PORTULACA OLERACEA EXTRACT, WATER, SODIUM PHYTATE, METHYLPROPANEDIOL, CYANOCOBALAMIN, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE.
NIACINAMIDE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, CITRIC ACID.
After cleansing and toning, dispense The Giving Essence into your hands and pat onto face and neck.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced, Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
Yes — it contains Jasminum Officinale Extract.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it morning and evening, after cleansing, before serums.
It lists 41 ingredients, of which 3 are recorded as actives.
Then I Met You, a brand based in USA.
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