Below is a list of facial essences with a pH level below 6.0 (in alphabetical order by brand). Some of these products might not be marketed as an essence but I believe you can use them as an essence.

Please note that I use pH strips and they aren’t a perfect science so the pH levels noted below are estimates only and let us know if a product is on the acidic side (or not). There is also some variation between batches of products and a manufacturer may have made changes to their formula since I tested.

The majority of the products listed below are also silicone-free and sulfate-free.

If I have written a review, a link to it is below. My reviews also include an ingredients list although the ingredients may be inaccurate (depending on the original source/translation) or have changed after a review was posted.

• Benton Snail Bee High Content Essence (pH of 5.0) This is an essence but I use it like a serum.
• Klairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner (pH of 5.0) This is a toner but I use it like an essence.
• Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs, and Rosewater (pH of 4.6) Not really an essence but can be used on top of a toner like an essence or it could be used as a toner.
• Missha The First Treatment Essence (pH of 5.5) Could be considered a toner but I use it like a serum.
• NuFACE Optimizing Mist (pH of 5.50) Not an essence but I use like an essence, after  toner, because it has amino acids.
• Pyungkang Yul Essence Toner (pH of 5.5) Could be used as a toner or an essence. I’m using it now, review forthcoming.
• SK-II Facial Treatment Essence (pH of 4.5) Could be considered a toner but I use it like a serum
• Whamisa Organic Flowers Olive Leaf Mist (pH of 5.5) Could be considered an toner but I use it like an essence.
• Hanskin Hyaluron Skin Essence (pH of 5.5)

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