Kitao Matcha + Chia Seed Essence Lotion (200ml for $25 at Ulta)
With matcha green tea, chia seed oil, acai and quinoa, this essence is a true powerhouse of goodness. While walking past the rows at Ulta, I stumbled upon this brand, which was carefully hidden from the spotlight. "Japanese!", I thought, "can't be bad", I thought. Turns out, I was not wrong. Honestly, however, it wasn't love from first sight. I was like "why does it have a slightly oily feel to it?", making my face feel silky smooth. Then I realised that that feeling was actually a good thing and that my skin and I solemnly enjoy it. One note, it does have a small amount of alcohol, but it does come after Pheno (1% line) so it doesn't bother me that much. Overall, I recommend this product, especially for those who have combination-normal-dry skins. It really does soften your skin, and it does feel moisturising. Plus, it will last you a long time, making it a relatively affordable essence.