Sake Toning Essence
Pore Refining & Mattifying
“My antioxidant-rich essence helps refine pores, dissolves excess oil, and leaves skin glowing not greasy.” —Shani
WHO IS SHANI DARDEN
Considered the secret behind Hollywood’s most flawless faces, expert esthetician Shani Darden sets herself apart with her results-oriented approach to skin care.
A 2-in-1 mattifying and brightening treatment that combines the best of a toner with the benefits of an essence to deliver softer, more radiant skin with less visible pores. Unlike other toners, this alcohol-free formula is free of skin-stripping ingredients and full of skin-transforming nutrients. Antioxidant-rich Sake brightens, Sebocytine minimizes excess sebum, and Niacinamide refines pores and even tone for a soft, shine-free complexion. Size: 4 fl oz / 120ml.
- Sake (Fermented rice water) softens and brightens skin with powerful antioxidants.
- Sebocytine (Rose Canina Fruit Extract) addresses excess oil while reducing the appearance of pore size.
- Niacinamide (vitamin B3) minimizes visible pores, smooths texture and evens tone.
What it is
A 2-in-1 mattifying and brightening treatment that combines the best of a toner with the benefits of an essence to deliver softer, more radiant skin with less visible pores. Unlike other toners, this alcohol-free formula is free of skin-stripping ingredients and full of skin-transforming nutrients. Antioxidant-rich Sake brightens, Sebocytine minimizes excess sebum, and Niacinamide refines pores and even tone for a soft, shine-free complexion. Size: 4 fl oz / 120ml.
Why it works
- Sake (Fermented rice water) softens and brightens skin with powerful antioxidants.
- Sebocytine (Rose Canina Fruit Extract) addresses excess oil while reducing the appearance of pore size.
- Niacinamide (vitamin B3) minimizes visible pores, smooths texture and evens tone.
How to use
Your Post-Cleansing Ritual
In AM and PM, after cleansing, apply 2-3 pumps of Sake Toning Essence to face and neck with your hands, a cotton pad, or gauze for mild exfoliation. Start with the middle portion of the face and move upward and outward, paying special attention to the T-zone or areas where excessive sebum, clogged pores, and congestion are common. Avoid tugging and rubbing. Start in the PM to allow your skin to acclimate and build up to AM use if desired.
Complete your routine with
“If you want to control oil and keep skin naturally shine-free, this essence helps keep the balance.” — Shani
5 Golden Rules for Great Skin
- Kristina R.Verified BuyerI recommend this productAGE RANGE 41-50SKIN TYPE CombinationSKIN CONCERNS Dark Spots/Uneven Skin Tone, Texture, Fine Lines & Wrinkles, Oily Skin, BlemishesFAVORITE FEATURES Easy to Use, Gentle, Deep Cleaning, Smells Great, Nice LatherRESULTS ACHIEVED Softer Skin, Calmer Skin, Balances SkinRated 5 out of 5 stars9/25/24Toner
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Was this helpful? - Emmy S.Verified BuyerI recommend this productAGE RANGE 51-60SKIN TYPE SensitiveSKIN CONCERNS DrynessFAVORITE FEATURES Easy to Use, Concentrated, Gentle, Non-Stripping, Smells GreatRated 5 out of 5 stars9/19/24Excellent for sensitive skin
I loved it. I have very complicated skin, because I have blackheads and reactive skin to harsh cleansers and toners. This whole line really seems to calm my skin while still making me feel like my skin is clean. The toner smell’s fabulous and it’s not drying at all. I highly recommend.
Was this helpful? - Timberly R.Verified BuyerI recommend this productAGE RANGE 41-50SKIN TYPE NormalSKIN CONCERNS Fine Lines & Wrinkles, Dark Spots/Uneven Skin ToneFAVORITE FEATURES Easy to Use, Concentrated, Gentle, Non-StrippingRESULTS ACHIEVED Mattifying, Balances SkinRated 5 out of 5 stars9/12/24Fresh & Taught
Loving this toning product! I apply this after cleaning and my skin feels fresh and prepped.
Was this helpful? - MeredithI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars8/17/245 Stars
This is the most recent product I tried from
Shani. I haven’t had a brand entirely hit all the marks for me skincare wise in ages. I love this brand and this product is so fantastic. I’m actually more dry and sensitive but after cleansing with the cleansing serum, the essence just glided onto my skin and helped the serums even more. My skin felt awesome this morning when I woke up. I’ve been dealing with illness and it made look less red and irritated
Was this helpful? - Ritu J.Verified BuyerI recommend this productAGE RANGE 41-50SKIN TYPE OilySKIN CONCERNS Dark Spots/Uneven Skin ToneFAVORITE FEATURES Easy to Use, Gentle, Non-StrippingRESULTS ACHIEVED Calmer Skin, Balances SkinRated 5 out of 5 stars8/15/24Great product.
It’s nice, light and refreshing.
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Ingredients
Aqua (Water, Eau), Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Glycerin, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Phenoxyethanol, Isoceteth-20, Xanthan Gum, Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Natural Fragrance, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Japanese, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid.