Esse · Serum
Live Probiotic Serum
Four Lactobacillus species at 1 billion CFU/ml make this a genuinely innovative microbiome approach — Esse cites a German Dermatest study showing +16% firmness in 28 days as a brand-supplied claim. Premium, and the clinical evidence base is still niche.
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NoziphoC_Khayelitsha
Been using this serum for about a month now and my skin genuinely looks better. Not life-changing, but a solid addition to the routine.
2026/04/13
DineshC
Is this suitable for mature skin or would it be overkill?
2026/06/02
KirstenK_CT
Not the cheapest option out there but you get what you pay for with this one.
2026/07/27
DrTumeloC_Rustenburg
As a dermatologist based in Mbombela, I see a lot of all skin, and this formula holds up better than most options in this price bracket.
2026/08/19