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Multi-Active Delivery Essence

Available at 2 stores

Prices as of September 25, 2026, as listed by each retailer — verify the current price on the retailer's site before purchase.

Price history tracked at Kohl's price trackerNordstrom price tracker

14-day low
$12.00
Sep 12 · Kohl's
Best price
$12.00
−0% vs high
14-day high
$12.00
All stores
$12$12$12
Sep 12Sep 25
  • Kohl's
  • Nordstrom
Lowest in 14 days: $12.00 at Kohl's. Highest: $12.00. Current best is 0% below the 14-day high.

What buyers say

AI summary · 412 reviews

A lightweight, hydrating essence that many find effective for prepping skin and improving product absorption, though a few report irritation or an odd smell. Its benefits are widely appreciated despite minor drawbacks.

Liked

  • Lightweight hydration
  • Improves product absorption
  • Non-sticky texture

Complaints

  • Irritation and redness
  • Unpleasant smell

Generated by AI from real customer reviews at Nordstrom — may miss nuance. Summarized Sep 2026.

About this product

What it is: A hydrating essence that instantly nourishes and restores skin condition, giving for softer-feeling skin.

Who it's for: Ideal for normal skin types.

What it does: The lightweight skin-care essence strengthens the skin barrier after one application and keeps skin hydrated and luminous all day.

Key ingredients:
- 10% glycerin: a humectant that is widely known to help improve skin hydration and elasticity, and which can help improve delivery of key technologies within a formulation
- 5% propanediol: an effective penetration enhancer which can help to increase the delivery of key ingredients by supporting skins water content, water retention and skin barrier
- Sodium caproyl prolinate: an amino-acid derivative which hydrates the skin to help improve the delivery of ingredients
- Glycogen: a polysaccharide that energizes skin. It has also been shown to help support skin hydration and essential barrier lipids for more moisturized skin

Research results:
In a clinical test on 20 people after single application:
- Product immediately hydrates
- Product gives instant and all-day lasting hydration
In a clinical test on 35 people immediately after applying product:
- Product provides softer feeling skin
- Keeps skin luminous all day
- Skin looks immediately smoother

How to use: Apply the essence to the face in the morning and evening using a cotton pad or fingers. Avoid the eye contour and contact with eyes. Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them. If irritation occurs, rinse off, cease use and consult a physician. Use only as directed on unbroken skin. Patch testing prior to use is advised. Refer to our website for a patch test guide, regimen guide, and product compatibility. Keep out of reach of children.
  • Alcohol-free; silicone-free; oil-free; fragrance-free; sulfate-free; paraben-free; phthalate-free
  • Cruelty-free
  • Vegan
  • Made in Canada

Based on 412 reviews at Nordstrom

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