# Micro-Foam Matcha Essences KNEMO’s Matcha PDRN Bubble Essence Flushes Out Pore Buildup By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2026-08-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matcha-pdrn-bubble-essence References: [knemobeauty](https://knemobeauty.com/products/matcha-pdrn-bubble-essence)  Innovative K-beauty skincare brand KNEMO launched a Matcha PDRN Bubble Essence that promises to feel as rewarding as a favorite cafe ritual, turning a simple act of self-care into a small moment of indulgence. Activating the product begins by shaking to combine the matcha and foam layers, then pumping the product directly onto the face. On contact, the formula’s [fluffy micro-bubbles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byoma-foaming-rice-deep-cleanser) melt and transform into a silky, creamy solution for hydrated skin. This sensorial formula taps into the power of purifying, protective [matcha PDRN](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pdrn-caffeine-shot), awakening caffeine, and rejuvenating strawberry extract for skin that’s plump, luminous, and well-prepared for the next products in a skincare routine. The Matcha PDRN Bubble Essence for locked-in, restorative hydration is the second step in [The Complete Matcha Ritual](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korean-skincare-system), following KNEMO’s Matcha PDRN Pore Steaming Cleansing Balm. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 8.7/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 92% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cafe-inspired Skincare:** Beauty products that borrow cues from coffee and tea rituals create space for sensorial routines that blend daily self-care with indulgent lifestyle experiences. - **Transforming Micro-foam Formulas:** Texture-shifting skincare formats introduce novelty into application while supporting perceived performance through visible activation and tactile engagement. - **Matcha-powered Actives:** Ingredient storytelling around matcha, caffeine, and botanical extracts reflects growing interest in wellness-coded skincare with protective, energizing, and restorative benefits. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **K-beauty:** Korean skincare brands continue to redefine product routines through playful formats, layered rituals, and ingredient-led concepts that appeal to global beauty consumers. - **Prestige Skincare:** Premium facial care is increasingly shaped by multi-sensory formulas that position hydration and pore care as elevated, emotionally rewarding experiences. - **Personal Care Packaging:** Dual-phase and pump-activated formats highlight packaging as a key part of product transformation, formula freshness, and consumer interaction. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive K-Beauty Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-kbeauty-popups.md) - [Boba-Inspired Exfoliators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matcha-bubble-tea-scrub.md) - [Two-Step Skincare Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2-step-zero-pore-bubble-mask.md) - [Milky Dual-Layer Moisturizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matcha-milk-pdrn-soothing-mist.md) - [Tea-Infused Bodycare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pekko.md) - [Matcha-Powered Foaming Cleansers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matcha-foam-cleanse.md) - [Pore-Targeting Bubbling Nose Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubbling-nose-mask.md) - [Multi-Benefit Matcha Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matcha-patches.md) - [PDRN-Infused Hydrogel Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrogel-face-masks.md)