A sleek pump bottle and matching box of Esse Foundation with SPF 30 are displayed side by side. The brown bottle features a silver top, while the box is white with blue accents showcasing the product name and details.

Esse Foundation

Medium coverage, SPF 30, organic, and probiotic for sensitive skin

Even coverage available in ten shades. This organic, probiotic foundation spreads easily, looks natural, and supports a healthy skin microbiome.

30ml / FOR ALL SKIN TYPES
(9 customer reviews)

R695.00

Purchase this item and earn 23 Health Points (worth R23.00)
Purchase this item and earn 23 Health Points (worth R23.00)

Directions for use

Dispense a small amount to finger tips and dab evenly over desired areas. Blend using even strokes. Cleanse in the evenings using Esse Make-up Remover.

99% Natural
58% Organic
100% Vegan
100% Cruelty-Free
215g Carbon Offset

A woman with brown hair tied back uses an Esse Foundation makeup sponge to blend the foundation on her face. She is wearing a white tank top and standing against a white background.
A woman with brown hair tied back uses an Esse Foundation makeup sponge to blend the foundation on her face. She is wearing a white tank top and standing against a white background.

Product Features

  • BIOME+ level 2 and 3 formulation – probiotic lysates and tyndallised probiotics work to balance the microbiome for a strengthened barrier and more resilient skin
  • Certified organic formulations (minerals cannot be certified organic so the % is lower than normal)
  • Natural Iron and Titanium Oxides give coverage. The mineral particles are coated with wax and therefore do not dry the skin
  • Spreads evenly and is easily buildable for when more coverage is needed
  • Supports a healthy skin microbiome with prebiotics
  • Broad-spectrum SPF 30 with strong UVA protection to slow collagen and elastin damage
  • Fragrance- and allergen-free with mild preservatives and probiotic extracts to support sensitive skin
  • Available in the following 10 shades:

Key ingredients

  • Natural Iron and Titanium Oxides – provide mineral-based coverage.
  • Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharides, Inulin, and Yacon Root extract – prebiotics to support beneficial skin microbes.
  • Lactobacillus and Lactobacillus ferment – both probiotic extracts that bring microbiome balance while improving barrier function for sensitive skins.
  • Baobab Fruit Extract – is an antioxidant and prebiotic.

Ingredients list

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isoamyl Laurate, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Cera, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil Unsaponifiables, Rhus Verniciflua Peel Cera, Rhus Succedanea Fruit Cera, Shorea Robusta Resin, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Extract, Inulin, Lactobacillus, Lactobacillus Ferment, Adansonia Digitata (Baobab) Fruit Extract*, Glyceryl Oleate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Anisate, Levulinic Acid, Sodium Levulinate, Glycerin, Aqua, Sodium Phytate, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin. May contain: CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499

*ingredients from organic farming
99% natural origin of total
58% of the total ingredients are from organic farming

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Reviews

9 reviews for Esse Foundation

  1. Raquel –

    Since I’ve discovered this product I will never use any other foundation. It has competely decreased my use of other cosmetics as well:). I love a lightweight foundation – there is nothing worse than plastering your face. This covers what needs to while lessening the need for blushers and powder. And if I just need a little more I do an extra layer. I have found that during hot days it creates a bit of shine, but then just add some powder and all good to go.

    And then the best part… it has SPF so I don’t need to add a sunscreen… phew.

  2. Megan McCallum –

    Love this foundation. Skin feels healthy. Looks healthy. Coverage is natural and youthful.

  3. Amanda –

    Great light coverage foundation for my extremely dry sensitive skin. I just wish they had a matching under eye concealer.

  4. Chevonne –

    Good day, hope all is well, I have been having a look at your products in Faithful to nature and would love to be a brand ambassador of your product. Please let me know. Thank you . ?

  5. Sam –

    Love this foundation! Excellent medium coverage, dewy but not oily and filled with nourishing ingredients. My favorite part of this foundation besides the formula is the airless pump. No product is wasted! Thank you Esse for sponsoring the KZN blogger meet up. I am definitely going to repurchase.

  6. Caryl –

    I’m 45 , and of late I’ve really battled with foundation products, they either make my skin break out, or create a mask-like effect that exaggerates wrinkles. However this one is different, it glides and and melts into my skin, giving lovely coverage, but creating a moisturised, healthy glow. And I love the fact that it has a sunscreen in it. This is an outstanding product, I would highly recommend it.

  7. Carla –

    Thank you ESSE for creating this foundation! I got mine yesterday and I am so impressed! I love the feel on my skin and the coverage is great!

  8. Tamara –

    I really love the foundation. You get full coverage but it feels like you don’t have foundation on and makes your skin glow. The ultimate natural look. As a working Mum always on the go this is a best friend as it makes me look great and takes very little time to do my makeup in the morning. And the smell is divine!!!

  9. Marit –

    I love it and will never buy anyone else..
    Perfect for my skin.
    I have rosacea

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