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Active Treatment Essence™

Vintner's Daughter

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Highlights

  • Natural beauty
  • Cruelty-free
  • Hyaluronic acid

Details & care

What it is: A deeply hydrating formula that delivers radiance and renewal to all skin, delivering the benefits of eight products in a single step.

Who it's for: Suitable for all skin types, including blemish-prone, sensitive, dehydrate, dull and/or mature skin.

What it does: The award-winning 8-in-1 Active Treatment Essence™ is the second step in your most results-focused skin care routine. A deeply hydrating and brightening formula that brings out radiance and renewal to all skin, Active Treatment Essence™ delivers the performance of eight products in a single multibeneficial step, from firming and brightening vitamin C to plumping hyaluronic to renewing exfoliation and strengthening prebiotics. It is a vanity-worth of products in a single bottle.

Key ingredients:
- Firming vitamin C
- Plumping hyaluronic serum
- Brightening stem cell complex
- Hydrating essence
- Renewing micro exfoliator
- pH balancing toner
- Fortifying prebiotic serum
- Antioxidant nutrient boost

How to use: After cleansing with Active Renewal Cleanser™, spray Active Treatment Essence™ 5 to 7 times onto the face, neck and chest. It may also be sprayed into hands and then applied. With hands, firmly push and press with hands for 30-60 seconds to create a pump-like action that can help to enhance collagen production, absorption and skin radiance. To amplify results and seal in hydration, immediately follow with Active Botanical Serum™. It's suitable for use both morning and evening.

  • Natural Beauty & Wellness products are free of sulfates, phthalates, parabens, petrochemicals, mineral oil, silicone and talc; also free of synthetic fragrances and PEGs
  • 100% natural ingredients
  • Safe for sensitive skin
  • Cruelty-free
  • Winner of Glamour's Beauty Award for 'Best Essence'
  • Made in the USA
  • Item #6007408
  • Core Product ID 333335S4F2

Ingredients

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Malpighia Emarginata (Acerola) Fruit Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Althea Officinalis (Marshmallow) Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract, Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Leaf Extract, Ginkgo Biloba (Maidenhair Tree) Leaf Extract, Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Root Extract, Helichrysum Italicum (Curry Plant) Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Leaf Extract, Astragalus Membranaceus (Huáng Qí) Root Extract, Verbascum Thapsus (Mullein) Flower/Stem/Leaf Extract, Bacillus Ferment, Lactic Acid, Arginine, Apple Cider Vinegar, Avena Sativa (Oat) Bran Extract, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Glycerin, Terminalia Ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum) Fruit Extract, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris (Microalgae) Extract, Maltodextrin, Origanum Majorana (Marjoram) Leaf Extract, Gluconolactone, Muriella Aurantiaca (Microalgae) Oil, Lecithin, Ruttnera Lamellosa (Microalgae) Oil, Watanabea Reniformis Oil, Sodium Ascorbate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Papain (Papaya Enzyme), Bromelain, Argemone Mexicana Callus (Poppy) Extract, Mirabilis Jalapa Callus (Four O'clock Flower) Extract, Polianthes Tuberosa Callus Extract, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Hydroxide, Levulinic Acid, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate.
Ingredients are subject to change at the manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, refer to the product packaging

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VITNER'S DAUGHTER

This brand meets Nordstrom Responsible Brands criteria: VITNER'S DAUGHTER is Climate Label Certified, which requires they measure, reduce and offset carbon emissions to achieve net-zero carbon emissions. 

Reviews

(32)323.9 out of 5
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Most helpful positive review

Mar 23, 2021

My Favorite Skincare Product

First off, I absolutely love this essence. I had been using the matching serum for just over a year after my son was born and it completely eliminated the melasma left over from my pregnancy. When the essence was first introduced, I waited a few months to read reviews before making the splurge. It took about a week of using it day and night before I realized how amazing it is. So much so, that I stopped using the serum altogether and replaced it with a more affordable face oil so I could continue using this essence daily. My dental hygienist even purchased it after seeing my skin transform over six months of use. My skin is extremely sensitive so I started using it only at night with a balm over it. The first few tries my skin would get red and irritated, which would dissipate within a few hours while I slept. After only about a week, my skin no longer reacted and I was able to use it morning and night without any issue. My skin absolutely glows with this. Each bottle lasts around 3+ months and I've been using it since September of 2019. If I could keep one item from my routine, this would be it.
PrittyBritty
13found this helpful

Most helpful critical review

Feb 5, 2020Incentivized review

Irritates my skin

Have the serum from Vitners and absolutely love it so I thought that this would take it up a notch. I was wrong! My skin turns bright red and is very irritated with this product. I do not recommend, unfortunately this will be going. back.
Fitfashionmama
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Mar 23, 2021

My Favorite Skincare Product

First off, I absolutely love this essence. I had been using the matching serum for just over a year after my son was born and it completely eliminated the melasma left over from my pregnancy. When the essence was first introduced, I waited a few months to read reviews before making the splurge. It took about a week of using it day and night before I realized how amazing it is. So much so, that I stopped using the serum altogether and replaced it with a more affordable face oil so I could continue using this essence daily. My dental hygienist even purchased it after seeing my skin transform over six months of use. My skin is extremely sensitive so I started using it only at night with a balm over it. The first few tries my skin would get red and irritated, which would dissipate within a few hours while I slept. After only about a week, my skin no longer reacted and I was able to use it morning and night without any issue. My skin absolutely glows with this. Each bottle lasts around 3+ months and I've been using it since September of 2019. If I could keep one item from my routine, this would be it.
PrittyBritty
13found this helpful
Feb 5, 2020Incentivized review

Irritates my skin

Have the serum from Vitners and absolutely love it so I thought that this would take it up a notch. I was wrong! My skin turns bright red and is very irritated with this product. I do not recommend, unfortunately this will be going. back.
Fitfashionmama
9found this helpful
Apr 14, 2020Incentivized review

transformed my skin

This literally transformed my skin. It’s not immediate but after about a week of using it every night, I noticed my skin cleared up, became more even toned, and in general just glowed. I switched to using it morning and night and saw even more of a difference. I also use the vintner’s daughter essence but the serum is the real game changer. I’ve never been a bigger fan of a face product. It is absolutely worth the splurge!!
Shirley1277
6found this helpful
June 3, 2021

vintners daughter active essence

This product is a little intense to the skin due to the ACV, and it doesn’t lift the skin, but it does make your skin glow, minimizes pores and smooths out lines. Very clean product.
vintners
4found this helpful
Apr 5, 2020Incentivized review

excellent serum

Excellent serum I know it is expensive but worth the money
gmuss
2found this helpful
Feb 22, 2023

Mini Spa - agh

My daughter in law first got me a tiny bottle of this for a birthday gift and I have been hooked ever since. The combination of the serum and the active treatment essence is sort of like a daily trip to a mini spa. I love how my skin looks after several months of moderately consistent application - gotta get more disciplined on daily routines.
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Msmbird
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The largest size available.
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1found this helpful
Dec 17, 2022

No spray included. Very dark color

I was so excited to get this product for myself. It does have a slightly off putting smell that dissipates once applied. The bottle was a dropper, not a spray. And the color was a deep amber. Not the light yellow as depicted. Returning for a refund.
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planet63
1found this helpful
June 27, 2022

Wanted to love it, don't buy!

I rarely write reviews, good or bad, but here it is. I wanted to love this. I wanted everything it said it would do in the description! But it's nearly impossible to even get it on my face to even see the results. Water is more dense than this. When I try to put the drops in my hand to get it on my face it just runs through my fingers or down my arm. I also smells like dried spit once it's on there. Not sure how I can use this differently to make it work. Sadly, I don't recommend anyone buy it.
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sweetfreedom
Size purchased:
One Size
Color:
NO COLOR
1found this helpful
Apr 6, 2020Incentivized review

Watch for Allergies

I was really excited to use this VD Essence. I used it as directed and the next morning, my skin was red, blotchy, and warm to the touch. It took 2-3 days for my skin to return back to normal. Obviously, I had some kind of allergic reaction. Read the list of ingredients before using it. I returned it.
savvyshopper4
1found this helpful
Mar 6, 2020Incentivized review

Not finding worth the added step or $

I am a long time Vintners Serum user and love it. Thought I would try this given reviews I read online raving about it. I have been using for a month along with the serum and really do not notice any added benefits or difference than the serum alone. I will keep using for a bit longer, but not worth the extra step or the $...and I don't mind spending on amazing products.
LGJennings
1found this helpful
May 2, 2024

makes my skin renewed

I was very surprised when I first tried this product. What a strong vinegar smell. I was totally put off and regretted my purchase. However, I continue to use it two pumps after cleaning my face after shower, before putting on hydration mask for 10-20 minutes. Before I realize my skin was cleaner and more hydrated. I am very sure this essence has been doing the trick for my renewed skin. Will continue to purchase this despite the price.
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DP2
Apr 19, 2024

Unusual experience

I was really excited to try this, I use this in conjunction with the matching serum, this is very hydrating and did plump the skin, left my skin with an natural luminous glow, Although this has a real potent scent of Vinegar which is very overpowering, I have very reactive skin, so I was concerned. Suffered no reaction. Essence works well with Serum.
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