Essentials Kit
New to cosmeceuticals or looking for a reset? This kit is for you. Appropriate for all skin types, this kit contains all the key active ingredients to get you started. Plus, you get to choose from either our Calming Cleanse (for dry or sensitive skin) or Hydroxy Cleanser (for combination normal and oily skin).
Featuring;
- Ingredients shown to protect the skin
- Skin barrier repairers that help restore hydration
- Improved skin texture and a more even tone
Retinal is not suitable for use in pregnancy.
We've swapped Ultimate A with the new Ultimate A Gold. If you prefer Ultimate A, you can build your own kit here.
*Ultimate A Gold (Retinal) may transfer onto white or light-coloured fabrics. For best results, we recommend using darker clothing or surfaces to avoid visible marks.
ESK Benefits
All skin types!
Retinal
Also known as Vitamin A, Retinal is a next-generation retinoid used in skincare to help refine skin texture and improve the appearance of uneven tone and visible signs of ageing. It’s well tolerated and suitable for most skin types, including those that find traditional retinoids too harsh.
4-n-butylresorcinol
4-n-Butylresorcinol helps improve the appearance of pigmentation and supports an even-looking skin tone.
Niacinamide
Also known as Vitamin B3. Niacinamide is a well-studied ingredient that helps maintain a healthy skin barrier and supports an even-looking skin tone. It is well tolerated and suitable for all skin types, making it a versatile addition to many skincare formulations.
Zinc Oxide
Zinc Oxide is an ingredient that forms a protective layer on the skin and helps reduce visible signs of irritation from environmental exposure.
Glycolic and Lactic Acid
Also known as Alpha Hydroxy Acids. Glycolic and Lactic Acid exfoliate and smooth the skin surfaces.
Ceramides
Emerging evidence suggests that smaller ceramides support the skin’s surface and help maintain hydration and the appearance of a healthy skin barrier.
Hyaluronic Acid
The optimum size of Hyaluronic Acid for skincare is still a topic of research. Emerging evidence suggests that medium-size HA can support skin hydration and help improve the appearance of skin smoothness and plumpness.
Lactobionic Acid
Lactobionic Acid is a Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) that works as a gentle exfoliant and humectant. It helps to smooth skin texture and improve the appearance of dullness without the irritation often associated with stronger acids. PHAs like Lactobionic Acid also attract moisture, supporting hydrated and visibly refreshed skin.
AM
1.
Hydroxy Cleanser
Wet Face with warm water, apply 2-3 pumps of cleanser to fingertips and gently massage into lather on face and neck. Rinse thoroughly with warm water. For added benefit on oily and acne prone skin; following lathering, leave for 10 minutes prior to washing off.
OR
Calming Cleanse
Wet face with warm water, apply 2-3 pumps of cleanser to fingertips and gently massage on face and neck. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.
2. B Calm
Apply 1 – 2 pumps to fingertips and apply to face after cleansing in the morning. Also for use on décolletage, back of hands and forearms. For use on normal skin, oilier and acne prone skin.
PM
1. Cleanse
2. Ultimate A Gold
Apply 2 – 3 pumps to face following cleansing or serum at night. For use on normal and dry skin Note: Do not use if pregnant or breast-feeding Note: Sunscreen should be used during daylight hours when using Vitamin A
Full size – 50ml: Lasts 3 – 4 months when used regularly
Travel size – 15ml: Lasts 4 weeks when used regularly.
Brighten Your Skin
This kit contains key active ingredients to support the appearance of healthier-feeling skin and help maintain the skin’s natural moisture balance. It includes hydroxy acids to gently exfoliate and smooth the skin surface, Niacinamide to support the skin’s barrier and hydration, and Retinal (Vitamin A) to assist with overall skin renewal.
Perfect as a gift or for yourself, this kit is a simple step into the world of evidence-based active ingredients.
Hydroxy Cleanser:
Purified Water, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Coco Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycolic acid, Lactic Acid, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel)Water, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin & Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Glycerin & Water & Combretum Farinosum Flower Nectar, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Pelargoneum Roseum, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Rose Damascena, Backhousia Citriodora Oil, Polyquaternium-10, PEG-150 Distearate, Dehydroacetic Acid & Benzyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA
Calming Cleanse:
Purified Water, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Glycerin, Lauryl Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Ceteareth-20, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Calophyllum Inophyllum (Tamanu) Seed Oil, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose, Camellia Sinensis (leaf) Extract, Orchis Mascula Extract, Tocopherol, Rosa Damascena, Dehydroacetic Acid, Pelargoneum Roseum, Benzyl Alcohol, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Butylene Glycol
B Calm:
Water/Aqua, Propylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Ethoxydiglycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Salicylic Acid, Coco-Caprylate, PEG-100 Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Dimethicone, α-Bisabolol (Natural), Phenoxyethanol, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Caprylyl Glycol, Allantoin, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pentylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Fructose, Sodium Hydroxide, Urea, Maltose, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Trehalose, Glucose, Sodium Hyaluronate
Ultimate A Gold:
Water (Aqua), Lactobionic Acid, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate , C13-15 Alkane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate, Ectoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Dimethicone, α-Bisabolol, Natural, Retinal, 4-n-Butylresorcinol, Phosphatidylcholine, Tocopherol, Pentylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Glycine Soja (Soyabean) Oil, PEG100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Mannitol, Cetyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Allantoin, PEG-75 Stearate , Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Ceteth-20/Steareth-20, Citric Acid, Fructose, Sodium Hydroxide, Urea, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Maltose, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Trehalose, Glucose
Frequently Asked Questions
This kit is designed for anyone starting out with active skincare ingredients for the first time, or looking to simplify and reset an existing routine. The product selection covers the fundamentals — a pH-balanced cleanser, a morning moisturiser with barrier-supporting actives, daily broad-spectrum sun protection, and a Retinal-based night cream. It's appropriate for all skin types and the cleanser choice lets you tailor it to your skin: Hydroxy Cleanser for normal to oily skin, Calming Cleanse for dry or sensitive skin. It's safe for acne prone and sensitive skin.
Hydroxy Cleanser — A lightly foaming, soap-free cleanser at pH 4.5–5 containing low concentrations of Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, and Salicylic Acid. Suited to normal, combination, and oilier skin types. For those with oily or congestion-prone skin, leaving the lather on for up to 10 minutes before rinsing allows more contact time with the exfoliating acids. Not suitable for sensitive skin.
Calming Cleanse — A non-foaming, cream based, pH balanced cleanser. Suited to dry, sensitive, and reactive skin types, including those with eczema or rosacea. Can also be used as a makeup remover.
If you're unsure, the Calming Cleanse is the more conservative starting point. You can always move to the Hydroxy Cleanser once you know how your skin responds to the other actives in the kit.
- Hydroxy Cleanser or Calming Cleanse — See above. Both are soap-free, pH-balanced, and formulated to cleanse without disrupting the skin barrier.
- B Calm — A morning moisturiser with Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Ceramides, and Salicylic Acid. Niacinamide is one of the most well-studied topical ingredients for supporting the skin barrier and helping to maintain an even skin tone. Ideal for also managing breakouts.
- Zinc Shade — A broad-spectrum SPF 15 matte day cream with Zinc Oxide to protect against UVA & UVB rays.
- Ultimate A Gold — A Retinal night cream to help support reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, dull skin and pigmentation. Retinal is the most efficient over-the-counter form of Vitamin A, requiring only one conversion step to become active in the skin. It supports skin cell turnover, which helps maintain skin texture and an even-looking tone over time. This is ESK's most comprehensive night cream to date.
Before & Afters
Over 80,000 people are improving their skin with Evidence Skincare.
Andrea K
Verified
Mature Skin Anti-Aging Kit*, Dry Skin Anti-Aging Kit*, Hydroxy Cleanser, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum, Ultimate A, Eye Serum
"I have been using ESK skincare products for about 8 months now and I’m absolutely loving the results. I’m in my 50’s and was concerned with ageing and dryness. I find the ESK products have really improved my dry skin and overall skin texture. I also find the pump application great and one pump gives you the right amount so you’re not wasting any product. I was initially drawn to ESK because it is Australian made, evidence based and cruelty free but have continued with it because I’m loving the results and find it’s great value for money. All in all I’m very happy with the products and couldn’t recommend them more highly."
Anna D
Verified
Mature Lighten & Tighten Kit*, Mature Skin Anti-Aging Kit*, Calming Cleanse, Enlighten, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum, Ultimate A
"Here are my before and after photos taken 5 weeks apart. I am really enjoying my ESK skincare. My biggest concern was my uneven skin tone due to sun damage. I think after using these products for such a short time the difference is remarkable. My skin feels hydrated and plump and the tone is much more even. I highly recommend these products as they are very easy to use with the am and pm marked on the bottles. They really do work."
Antoinette G
Verified
Mature Lighten & Tighten Kit*, Mature Skin Anti-Aging Kit*, Calming Cleanse, Enlighten, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum, Ultimate A
"Can you turn back the years? Perhaps not but it appears that you can minimise the damage that many of them caused. I have the Mature Pigmented Kit and I love it. These two photos were taken at the same time in the morning bot with no products on and a month apart. I think that my skin looks brighter, smoother, healthier and thankfully younger."
Ashlee C
Verified
Rosacea Skincare Kit - Anti Redness*, Anti-Aging Sensitive Skincare Kit, Calming Cleanse, B Quenched, Zinc Shade, Ultimate A
"I have been using ESK for about a year now and I absolutely love it! I have always had quite a red face and using the rosacea kit it has definitely calmed it down and also helped with my acne! But not only that I love how soft the products leave my face feeling. Can't rave about this product anymore!!"
Barbara M
Verified
Mature Kit, Calming Cleanse, C Forte, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum, Ultimate A Gold
"it is much softer and l love the feel of it on my skin. I love the anti aging range."
Belinda C
Verified
Mature Skin Anti-Aging Kit*, Normal Skin Anti-Aging Kit*, Hydroxy Cleanser, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum, Ultimate A
"After using ESK skincare for the past 2 months or so I have noticed a huge difference in the clarity of my skin. It FEELS so clean and fresh, and the size of my pores has diminished. I LOVE how these products feel, and how easily they go onto the skin. It’s such a simple process, clearly numbered, making it quick and easy to use. The customer service is outstanding, not to mention super- fast delivery. I will not be changing skin products any time soon! "
Carol C
Verified
"At first, I wasn’t sure how well it worked, but now that I’ve seen the comparison photos, I’m really impressed. It’s way better than I thought it was going to be. When I first started using it the first couple of days, I thought there was a bit of tightness and dryness, but when I got used to using it, I realised that wasn't really the case, I think it was just a case of my skin settling down. A couple of times I had to use the Enlighten on the evening, but other than that I just stuck to my usual cleanse, tone, serum and then using the Enlighten and I've been really pleased with the results."
Carolyn R
Verified
Regular Pigmented Kit, Hydroxy Cleanser, C Forte, Enlighten, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum, Ultimate A
"Very pleased. Dear husband remarked a positive effect on crows feet at Christmas. I can really see the change on my aging/ sunspot. Also between my eyebrows... I've been impressed with the results of using ESK for 3+ months. There is noticeably less splotches to my skin (across cheeks/under eyes) and also the pigmentation at my right eye is much lighter."
Carrie B
Verified
Mature Skin Anti-Aging Kit*, Normal Skin Anti-Aging Kit*, Calming Cleanse, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum, Ultimate A
"I am extremely happy with ESK and have used it before. I do love the travel kit which I took to Europe when I last went a few years ago and loved the convenience of smaller containers. I do love your product and feel it has improved the texture of my skin and I feel the vitamin A and C helps to improve my complexion."
Caryl A
Verified
"Overall, I am very happy to have discovered this brand and being given an opportunity to try some of their products, which I can honestly say have changed the way I view skincare. You definitely do not need a 10 step routine to get great results. Using 3-4 products work just as well and I am pleased to recommend this to any beauty seeking new skincare!"
Cathie W
Verified
Pigmentation Kit, Calming Cleanse, C Forte, Enlighten Gold, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum, Ultimate A Gold
"I was searching for an Australian product that could assist me in my ageing skin and came across E.S.K. I was really impressed with the quality of their products and the customer service was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. After starting the pigmentation product line several weeks ago, my skin is feeling more hydrated and I am looking forward to seeing further results with my pigmentation and texture over the coming months."
Christine H
Verified
Mature Skin Anti-Aging Kit*, Dry Skin Anti-Aging Kit*, Calming Cleanse, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum, Ultimate A, B Quenched
"WOW!!.... I thought my skin was in pretty good condition before I started using E.S.K and I wasn't sure if I was going to see any significant improvement. Well was I wrong!! After just 1 month of using E.S.K, my skin looks brighter, lighter and feels so much smoother. These products feel beautiful on your skin and with an easy to follow guide on how to use them, your skincare routine has become that much simpler. Delivery is quick and the follow-up customer service is excellent."
Clarissa B
Verified
Mature Kit, Enlighten, Calming Cleanse, C Forte, Zinc Shade, Ultimate A, Smooth Serum
"I found the whole range very easy to use and great quality. I found the number 3 worked really well for me. I have used similar products in other high end ranges with the same UV properties and your number 3 impressed me. I couldn’t feel it on my face and it sat perfectly under my make up all day. Wonderful as a primer."
Codie L
Verified
Calming Cleanse, B Calm, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum, Ultimate A+, Hydroxy Overnight Mask, Acne-prone/Oily kit
"I will never use another product. I am so grateful for confidence ESK has given me. I never wear make up anymore. My morning and night face wash routine is quick and easy. My skin feels amazing. The team at ESK have been unbelievably helpful and generous in helping me find the products right for my skin. They took the time to explain my skin type and why I need certain products to nourish it. I recommend ESK to everyone."
Deb A
Verified
Mature Kit, Calming Cleanse, C Forte, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum, Ultimate A
"what I am finding when I am using the products with the needling roller my skin just glows as the products are absorbed. My skin is the and softest it has felt in some time - not bad for someone who is 54."
Dee-Anna R
Verified
"This product has been amazing! I thought I’d try the new Ultimate A gold. My skin is finally back to normal after suffering dryness and break outs. It’s taken a few months but I couldn’t be happier."
Donna D
Verified
"Please find attached my before and after pics for the patch review. Left eye before, right eye after 12 days of every second day applying a patch to my under eye. I found the patches easy to use and I think they added more moisture to the fine skin under my eye. They made the under eye more plump and my dark circle didn’t seem so dark. Thanks for the opportunity to try these, I love trying your new creations. 😊 (Part of a user trial prior to launch)"
Elissa M
Verified
Mature Lighten & Tighten Kit*, Mature Skin Anti-Aging Kit*, Calming Cleanse, Enlighten, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum, Ultimate A
"I have been using the range for around 5 weeks now and I really love the products. I have the range for Mature pigmented skin and the difference the products have made is noticeable for me. I had quite a lot of redness and lots of pigmentation. I always felt embarrassed not wearing a full coverage foundation. I also had skin that felt and looked tired with some dry patches. I noticed a difference in how my skin felt in the first week. By week 2 I was starting to see a softening of the pigmentation. 5 weeks in and I can really see the improvement. Simple regime, great products, practical packaging and excellent service."
Erin B
Verified
Anti-Aging Sensitive Skincare Kit, Calming Cleanse, Repair +, Zinc Shade, Gentle Glow PHA Serum, Ultimate A
"My skin was very dry and brittle and I was having constant break outs since hitting peri-menopause which I later realised was rosea. I continually had red pimple like sores all over my chin and around my mouth and had started on my eyes. Since starting this skin care it has completely cleared up. I have had only one break out and it was gone in a day. It has made such a big difference. I have only been using it for a few weeks now but my skin is brighter and skin tone more even. My skin also feels firmer. I've since ordered a kit for my daughter who has just turned 16 and having lots of acne issues. Within two days we could already see a difference."
Georgie S
Verified
Mature Pigmented Kit*, Calming Cleanse, C Forte, Enlighten, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum, Ultimate A
"I am absolutely thrilled to share my experience with ESK. In just one month, I have witnessed incredible improvements in my skin. My complexion is now less red, and my skin feels nourished and hydrated. The best part is that the skincare routine is effortless, and my skin feels amazing instantly. I started with the trial size to test the products, and I am happy to say that I have ordered the full size, knowing that my skin will only continue to improve."
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