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All-in-One · For Men
ceo Essence
Toner, lotion and essence in one bottle. One pump after washing, thirty seconds, done — matte finish, no shine, no routine to remember.
Vegan
EWG Green-Grade
With Peptide
Post-Shave
3-in-1
toner + lotion + essence
30s
whole routine
100ml
3.38 fl oz
Oily · Combination · Post-shave · All skin types
Why it's different
Most men won't do a seven-step routine. This is the whole routine.
Not a watered-down "men's lotion" — a proper essence with peptide, niacinamide and farm-grown Korean cactus, formulated so one pump replaces the three products you were never going to buy separately.
01 — ONE STEP
Three products, one pump
Hydration, conditioning and treatment in a single application — no layering, no waiting, nothing else on the counter.
02 — AFTER SHAVING
Built for razor-stressed skin
Alcohol-free comfort with centella and panthenol — it calms the sting instead of adding to it.
03 — FINISH
Matte, not shiny
Absorbs fast and dries down clean — hydration without the greasy look men usually associate with moisturizer.
The routine
Wash. Pump. Out the door.
The reason most men's skin is dehydrated isn't lack of interest — it's the number of steps. Take that down to one and it actually gets used every day.
Toner
+
Lotion
+
Essence
→
ceo Essence
One pump covers the whole face. Two if you've just shaved or your skin feels tight.
Everyday wear
For skin that takes a beating.
City air, air conditioning, daily shaving, not enough sleep. Men's skin tends to be oilier on the surface and drier underneath — this is formulated for exactly that combination.
✓Helps control surface shine and the look of large pores
✓Comforts the tightness and sting that follow a close shave
✓Keeps deeper layers hydrated without a heavy surface film
✓A clean, barely-there citrus scent — nothing loud
From our farm
We grow it. We pick it. We extract it.
That's our farm on the Goheung coast, and that's our Korean cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica) being harvested by hand. No trading desk, no anonymous supplier — we own the whole chain from soil to bottle.
It survives winters to −30°C and summers near 50°C, and we extract the whole plant with our patented CN-27 method.
What's in it
Six actives, one job each.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
The peptide — for the look of expression lines around the eyes and forehead.
Niacinamide
Helps with surface shine, uneven tone and the appearance of enlarged pores.
Korean Cactus Extract
Farm-grown Opuntia via patented CN-27 — deep hydration that absorbs fast.
Centella & Panthenol
The post-shave pair — comfort for skin that's just been scraped with a blade.
Pine, Elm, Kudzu & Primrose
A quartet of traditional Korean botanicals you won't find in a drugstore lotion.
Squalane & Hyaluronate
Water in, moisture held — the reason it stays hydrating without a greasy layer.
How to use
Two steps. That's the routine.
The fit
Is this your bottle?
Reach for it if…
✓You want skincare that takes under a minute
✓Your face is shiny by noon but tight after washing
✓Shaving leaves your skin irritated more often than not
✓You've never owned a toner and don't intend to start
Good to know
✓Lightly scented with bergamot; contains limonene and linalool
✓Alcohol-free, so it won't sting freshly shaved skin
✓Works fine as a standalone or under sunscreen
✓Patch test first if you have known sensitivities
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Do I need anything else with it?
A cleanser and sunscreen. That's the whole kit. The essence covers toner, lotion and treatment in one step.
Will it sting right after shaving?
It's alcohol-free, which is what usually causes the sting in aftershaves. Centella and panthenol are in there specifically to keep post-shave skin comfortable.
Is it greasy? I hate that feeling.
No. It's an essence texture, not a cream — it absorbs in seconds and dries down matte. One pump is enough; two only if your skin is very dry.
What does it smell like?
A light, clean citrus from bergamot oil that fades within a minute. It won't compete with your cologne. If you avoid fragrance entirely, our Soothing Gel is fragrance-free.
How long does one bottle last?
One pump twice a day — 100ml runs about three months.
Full ingredients
Everything that's inside.
Net 100ml / 3.38 fl oz · Made in Korea
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Betaine, Squalane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Arginine, Panthenol, Caprylyl Glycol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Allantoin, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Adenosine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Limonene, Linalool
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