I haven't tried many essences, but I really like this one. It has really helped me to lighten my dark marks, and keep my skin bouncy and radiant. It is also nice and soothing. I love to put it on after washing my face from sweat from exercise. 

I love this! Makes all pigment sport disappear! I will definitely rebuy!

This stuff is really effective. I use it every night after my toner and after just one week the places where I applied it became visibly brighter and some red marks from pimples faded away. I would just be careful with applying it to your nose and forehead as I think it may clog your pores.