PEPTIDE POWER ESSENCE

It's a lightweight, hydrating product that sits between your cleanser and serums. The name comes from the old "toning" step (like a toner), but essences are way more hydrating and active-packed than traditional toners.
Essences are mostly water with hydrating ingredients, peptides, botanical extracts, and humectants. They're thin enough to absorb instantly but potent enough to actually do something. Think of it as a serum's lighter, more hydrating cousin.
In your routine, it's the bridge between cleansing and treatment. It rehydrates your skin after you've stripped it with cleanser, rebalances pH, and preps your skin to absorb the heavier serums and creams that come next. It's the step that makes everything else work better.

Apply it right after cleansing, before your serums. It's your prep step. The lightweight hydrating base preps your skin to absorb everything that comes next, whether that's Hyaluronic Smoothing Complex, Niaglow Clarity Boost, or Radiant Super C. It essentially opens the door for your other active's to work harder.
Think of it as the foundation your entire routine builds on.

Yes, all ST.SAJ formulations are proudly Australian made, produced right here in Melbourne.

We are officially licensed to carry the Australian Made logo, reflecting our commitment to local manufacturing, quality control, and supporting Australian industry.

From formulation to filling and packing, our products are developed with care and precision to meet the highest standards.

Yes, ST.SAJ products are formulated to be suitable for use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

However, we always recommend reviewing each individual product page and consulting your healthcare professional before introducing any new skincare during this time.

If breastfeeding, avoid applying products directly to the chest area or anywhere the baby may come into contact during feeding.

If you have specific ingredient questions, our team is always here to help guide you.

Overnight, your skin naturally forms an acid mantle, a protective layer made up of sebum and beneficial lipids that help maintain barrier function and microbiome balance.

In the morning, this protective layer does not require active cleansing. For most skin types, simply rinsing with water is enough before applying your treatment products.

We recommend the following morning approach:

Rinse → Essence → Serums → Moisturiser → SPF

Night-time is when active cleansing is essential to properly remove SPF, makeup, pollution, and daily buildup.

This philosophy supports long-term barrier health rather than over-stripping the skin.