As I understand it, an “essence” is the same as a toner and used as a first step++
^ yeah baby this...the Cosrx mucin is amazing but I use it after+
Glossier stretch concealer as foundation a la Katie Jane Hughes++
Quit retin A (.025 then .05) after 5 years and no improvement. A couple of years afterward++
Here are my favorite products for oily / combo skin + +