Founded in 2011 by Jasmine Tran, Essance Skincare brings together traditional plant wisdom and modern formulation science to create clean, gender-inclusive beauty products rooted in intention. Jasmine, a former mainstream beauty chemist, started Essance to reconnect skincare with its natural origins—drawing from her heritage in herbal medicine and her passion for holistic healing. The name Essance is a blend of essence and balance—a nod to the brand’s goal of restoring natural equilibrium to the skin and our relationship with nature. Every Essance product is handcrafted in small batches in SE Portland using sustainably sourced, organic, and fair-trade ingredients. From their celebrated Dragon’s Blood collection to their Revitalizing and Multifruit Collagen lines, Essance blends powerful botanicals with ethical practices to nourish the skin without compromise.
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Why we love them
“Founded by a Portland-based woman of color with deep ties to plant medicine. Products are crafted in small batches to ensure freshness and efficacy. We especially love when she drops off product noting it was made 2 hours prior. All formulas are free from synthetic preservatives, harsh chemicals, and artificial fragrances. Every item is created with inclusivity and sustainability in mind—offering skincare for all generations and genders.”
– Team Forage