I have fallen hard for Kat. I have her cleansing balm, the vitamin C cream and this essence. Unlike other reviewers, I have to say the smell makes me gag a little; it's not my cup of tea, but my skin loves the stuff SO MUCH that I'm willing to look past my nose. I haven't noticed any tightness or a film. I use 4 pumps to spread and pat into my entire face and neck and find that to be plenty. I've been using this for a month, every day morning and night and have so far gotten through 1/3 of the bottle. At that rate I'm expecting the bottle to last another 2 months! I follow this up immediately with my serums and there's never been any reaction with any of them. I love Kat Burki - I'm a total convert and a huge fan!

This is by far the best essence I’ve tried. Lightweight texture, not too runny, it sinks in like a drop of water in a hotter day – just perfect consistency. The smell is subtle and lingers just as long as is needed to indulge oneself in a sweet cucumber paradise. I honestly was hooked by the ingredients, especially vitamins C and K, and it didn’t let me down. Instead, I enjoy my skin looking healthier, brighter and happier. Last, but not least – the bottle does last even for a frequent user like myself. Win-win!

From the beautiful glass bottle and classy packaging to the stellar line up of ingredients, this is a class act. The smell puts me in mind of summer time and cucumber g&t’s - lush. The essence is former than most which I like, it’s a very light and extremely cooling gel which my combination skin loves. It’s moisturising, calming and soothing and leaves the face feeling refreshed. I like in hotter weather not having to wear a full-blown moisturiser in the daytime but still need good for my skin ingredients which this provides. I’m a big believer in the importance of maintaining the acid mantle and skin barrier function so this is a winner for me.

The scent is cucumber which is okay but I wouldn’t say is going to be at the top of everyone’s favourite list. I absolutely hate this product, it doesn’t absorb well and when it does you can feel a tightening film on top of your skin. It’s like smearing cucumber sludge over your face and I can tell you it’s not “exfoliating, brightening or protecting” in the slightest. A very expensive mistake and one I hugely regret, can’t wait to finish the bottle and be done.