New, never opened cap. A daily antiaging ritual designed to prep the skin with hydration The Essence from TATCHA is comprised of Okinawan red algae, uji green t, and akita rice. It helps to provide the skin with hydration. In a Novameter test, it provides an average of 576% improvement in hydration immediately. How do I use it: Use The Essence after cleansing on clean, dry face. Tip bottle to give one to two shakes onto hand. Press hands together to stretch over both palms. Press palms into face, cheeks, forehead, chin, nose, eyelids; may take to neck and decollete if desired.