Why Esse
Built With Intention. Designed for Sensitive Skin.
Esse was created for men who expect more from their body care—more performance, more restraint, and more respect for their skin.
For many Black men, sensitive skin isn’t an edge case—it’s the norm. Dryness, irritation, ashiness, and fragrance reactions are daily realities that most body care brands overlook or oversimplify. Esse exists to solve that gap with intention.
We believe body care should work with your skin, not fight it. That means fewer products, better formulation, and experiences that feel elevated without being excessive.
Formulation First. Always.
Esse is built on a single, uncompromising formula designed to deliver 24-hour hydration, long-term skin comfort, and consistent results.
Instead of chasing trends or releasing endless variations, we focused on getting one thing right.
Our body butter combines:
- Shea Butter and Mango Butter for deep, lasting nourishment
- Grapeseed, Jojoba, and Avocado Oils to support the skin barrier and seal in moisture
- A texture that melts into the skin—never greasy, never shiny
This is body care engineered for daily use, especially for men with sensitive or reactive skin.
Made for Sensitive Skin—Not Just Labeled That Way
Sensitive skin requires restraint, not excess.
Esse avoids the heavy, overpowering formulas and fragrance-first approaches that often lead to irritation or buildup. Our scents are intentionally composed to sit close to the skin and evolve naturally throughout the day—noticeable, but never overwhelming.
The result is skin that feels calm, hydrated, and comfortable from morning to night.
Because luxury isn’t how loud a product is—it’s how well it performs.
One Formula. Multiple Expressions.
Rather than changing textures or performance across products, Esse offers one trusted formula and allows you to choose how it shows up through scent.
Each scent is designed to reflect a different state of mind:
- Grounded
- Focused
- Restored
- Confident
The formula stays consistent. The experience adapts to you.
Presence Over Projection
Esse is not built to overpower a room.
Our fragrances are designed to be discovered, not announced—enhancing your natural presence rather than competing with it. They layer effortlessly with your routine and never distract from who you are.
This is body care for men who understand that confidence doesn’t require volume.
A Different Standard of Luxury
Luxury, to us, is intentionality.
It’s knowing why every ingredient is there.
It’s choosing longevity over instant impact.
It’s creating space for self-care without turning it into performance.
Esse is for men who move with purpose, value discipline, and take pride in how they show up—without needing to explain it.
Why Men Choose Esse
- Long-lasting hydration without reapplication
- A true body butter—not a watered-down lotion
- Designed with sensitive skin in mind
- Refined, masculine scents that stay close to the skin
- A focused lineup that prioritizes results over noise
This Is Esse
Not louder. Not trend-driven. Not overcomplicated.
Just intentional body care for men who know who they are and take care of themselves accordingly.