groundplan Essence Compact (40ml)
groundplan Essence Compact (40ml)
Compact plant-based essence for dry, tired, tight-feeling skin that needs moisture.
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For skin that feels dry, tight, tired, or in need of a soft moisture layer, groundplan Essence Compact gives your routine a lightweight essence step that is easy to use morning, night, or on the go.
This Korean essence uses calendula flower extract as the first ingredient instead of a standard water-first base, giving it a more nourishing skincare feel while still layering lightly. The formula features witch hazel extract, niacinamide, panthenol, trehalose, betaine, centella asiatica extract, portulaca oleracea extract, artemisia extract, ginkgo leaf extract, fig fruit extract, aronia fruit extract, adenosine, and lavender oil to help skin feel moisturized, soft, calm, and bouncy-looking.
Use after toner or mist, then follow with serum, moisturizer, or cream.
Choose this if...
- ✓ Your skin feels dry, tight, tired, or low on bounce
- ✓ You want a lightweight essence that layers easily day or night
- ✓ You like calendula, witch hazel, niacinamide, panthenol, and centella in skincare
- ✓ You want a compact essence size for travel, desk, bag, or routine testing
Complete your hydration routine
Follow your essence with moisture to help seal in hydration.

Formula, ingredients & use
Why you’ll love it
- Compact 40ml essence size for easy daily use, travel, or routine testing
- Helps dry or tight-feeling skin feel softer, more moisturized, and more comfortable
- Lightweight essence texture layers without a heavy or greasy feel
- Good after toner or mist when skin needs an extra moisture step
- Features calendula flower extract as the first ingredient
- Includes niacinamide, panthenol, trehalose, betaine, centella, portulaca, and adenosine
- Easy add-on item for building a routine or reaching free shipping over $29
Best for
Best for: Dryness, tight-feeling skin, tired-looking skin, lack of bounce, lightweight moisture care, travel routines, and day/night essence layering
Skin feel/type fit: Most skin types; patch test first if your skin is sensitive to lavender oil, linalool, witch hazel, or botanical extracts
What to expect
Texture: Lightweight essence
Finish: Moisturized, soft, comfortable, bouncy-looking, lightly dewy
Scent: Contains lavender oil
Routine step: Essence, after toner or mist
How to use
- After cleansing, apply toner or mist if using.
- Dispense an appropriate amount of essence.
- Smooth gently along skin texture.
- Pat lightly until absorbed.
- Follow with serum, moisturizer, or cream.
Tip: Use a light layer in the morning when you want simple moisture. At night, layer a little more on dry or tight-feeling areas before moisturizer.
Key ingredients
- Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract: Used as the first ingredient to support a soft, moisturized, comfortable skin feel.
- Witch Hazel Extract: Included to support a fresh, balanced-feeling finish.
- Niacinamide: Helps support brighter-looking, more even-looking skin.
- Panthenol: Helps skin feel moisturized, soft, and comfortable.
- Trehalose + Betaine: Humectant ingredients that help skin feel hydrated and smooth.
- Centella Asiatica Extract: A classic Korean skincare ingredient that helps skin feel calm and cared for.
- Portulaca Oleracea Extract: Botanical extract included to support a comfortable skin feel.
- Artemisia Annua Extract + Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract + Fig Fruit Extract + Aronia Fruit Extract: Botanical ingredients included to support the essence’s plant-based skincare feel.
- Adenosine: Included to support smoother-looking, more elastic-looking skin.
- Lavender Oil: Included in the formula and scent profile.
Good to know
- Size: 40 ml / 1.35 fl. oz.
- Korean hydrating essence
- Compact size for travel, desk, bag, or routine testing
- Use after toner or mist
- Lightweight layering texture
- Good for day or night use
- Features calendula, witch hazel, niacinamide, panthenol, centella, and portulaca
- Contains lavender oil and linalool
- Made in South Korea
Full ingredients
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Niacinamide, Methylpropanediol, Artemisia Annua Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract, Trehalose, Betaine, Panthenol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Carbomer, Arginine, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit Extract, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Linalool
About the brand
groundplan is a Korean skincare brand created around caring for the health of the family’s skin through essential products rooted in people, nature, and culture. The brand focuses on simple, nature-inspired formulas designed to help daily skincare feel gentle, balanced, and practical for everyday use.
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