So when I heard about lip essences, I knew I was the intended audience. Dr Christine Hall, an aesthetic doctor and K-beauty expert, says that the way lip essences work is what makes them unique. When used alongside lip balms, they’re most effective. However, as it stands, “there is no good evidence that products labelled ‘lip essences’ are inherently more effective than a good traditional, fragrance-free lip balm. With K-beauty now in stores such as Boots and Superdrug, trying lip essences is easier than ever.