Seoul Guide
After toning, pour an appropriate amount into the palm of your hands and gently pat into skin, until absorbed.
The Plant Base states that this emulsion falls between the toner and serum steps of your routine.
Why we like it
The Plant Base is a vegan brand that uses plant extract water instead of just purified water so that your skin can benefit from the plant properties.
Star Ingredients
Inflax – The brand’s patented ingredient composing of licorice, persimmon, morus aba bark etc. to relieve irritated skin.
Niacinamide – Contains 5%, the max allowed by the KFDA. Also known as vitamin B3, niacinamide is a very effective skin-restoring ingredient that offers multiple benefits for ageing skin. Among these benefits is the ability to visibly improve the appearance of enlarged pores and uneven skin tone, diminish fine lines and dullness as well as strengthen a weakened skin barrier.
Ginseng Root Extract – Ginseng is also known as the elixir of life and helps to boost your skin’s energy to keep it looking fresh, healthy and energised. It is also an anti-inflammatory making it perfect for reddened and sensitive skin and a powerful anti-oxidant that can help heal damaged, dry and ageing skin.
White Truffle Extract – Contains a plethora of amino acids, which help give the skin a more even appearance. The magic mushrooms are also rich in essential fatty acids, which reduce inflammation and repair the skin barrier as well as minimise the look of fine lines and wrinkles and increasing moisture levels for smoother, softer skin. The truffle are also rich in the antioxidant Vitamin C which is known for its ability to decrease the appearance of dark spots.
Ingredient List – Panax Ginseng Root Extract(57.55%), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Cyclopentasiloxane, C15-19 Alkane, Trehalose, Cyclohexasiloxane, Arachidyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Water, Cyclomethicone, Tuber Magnatum Extract(625mg), Carbomer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Isostearyl Palmitate, Polysilicone-11, Stearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Allantoin, Glyceryl Stearate, Isohexadecane, Cetyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, PEG-100 Stearate,Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sodium Polyacrylate, Thuja Orientalis Leaf Extract, Myristyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Arachidyl Glucoside, Disodium EDTA, Zanthoxylum Schinifolium Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Piper Nigrum (Pepper) Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Lauryl Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Aminomethyl Propanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactobionic acid, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Panax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Trideceth-6, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alcohol, Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Primula Veris Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Veronica Officinalis Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Oligopeptide-68, Sodium Oleate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, DiacetylBoldine, Sodium Hydroxide, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Nasreen (verified owner) –
Currently one of my favourite night-time routine steps, makes my skin feel super soft. Love the easy application too! A little goes a long way.
accounts (verified owner) –
Brilliant serum, love The Plant Base products I really want to try the Bamboo range. Plant Base is an underrated brand. Second time purchasing, try it & you won’t be disappointed.
madlalab13 (verified owner) –
I love this essence. Hydrating, with a beautiful subtle scent. A little definitely goes a long way