72%
would repurchase
3.9/5
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description

New 3rd generation. Highly concentrated essential essence for the first step of skin care to recover rhythm and to make radiant and healthy skin by raising skin moisture and radiance level. Concentrated Essence - Creates the perfect base for your skincare routine by conditioning skin with powerfully concentrated 80% Fermented Yeast Extract. Brightens & Balances - Clarifies tone, refines skin texture, and minimizes the appearance of redness for a clean & bright complexion. Moisture Infusion - Deeply hydrating fluid enriched with hyaluronic acid & niacinamide to moisturize and replenish skin’s texture.

ingredients

2021: 5th Generation essence, formulated with 97% Extreme Cica Yeast Ferment; Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Yeast Ferment Extract, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Sodium PCA, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin****** Previous Ingredients: Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate (80%), Propanediol,Glycyrrhiza Glabra ( Licorice Root Extract ), Niacinamide, Polyquaternium-51, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Raffinose, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed, Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis, Chamomile Extract, Phellodendron Amurense Bark, Cassia Alata Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Tromethamine, Water, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lactic Acid, Phenoxyethanol

Reviews

Reviews


4.0
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6 years ago

Pros: - Skin looks brighter. - Not expensive as SK-II treatment essence. - Does not contain paraben. - Nice glass packaging (purchased a while ago). Con: - Contains Phenoxyethanol - for...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Olive, Neutral

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown



4.0
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6 years ago

First Treatment Essence is one of those products that feel unnecessary, like it's not doing much. But when you skip it for a few days, you lose a bit of your glow. I bought my second bottle...

About reviewer (44 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

HairRed, Straight, Medium

EyesGreen


5.0
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6 years ago

i have always wanted to try sk2 but because of the price and smell I always end up trying different things. Long have I heard Missha has a dupe of Sk2 and they happened to have a wonderful set now...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBlack


4.0
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6 years ago

This is a nice add in to my morning routine, I would not say my skin cannot do without it or that it has done amazing things to my it, but it brings extra moisture. I only apply it in the morning...

About reviewer (20 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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6 years ago

After reading Caroline Hiron's post about toning twice, first with an acid toner and second with a hydrating toner, I decided to try this essence. I typically tone with Pixi Glow tonic, then...

About reviewer (654 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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6 years ago

This made a difference to my skin fairly fast. My skin was more moisturized, smoother and looked brighter. Just 2-3 drops have to be applied, which means the bottle lasted 9 months with twice daily...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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6 years ago

What is essence? I sure as hell didn't know about a year ago. I did my homework. Everyone online was raving about the SK-II essence that retails for $179 at Sephora for 5.4 oz. At that price point,...

About reviewer (224 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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6 years ago

This review is for the 3rd formulation, the Missha First Treatment Essence Intensive Moist. I bought this in San Francisco (Japantown) last December and I remember the weather being really dry...

About reviewer (220 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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6 years ago

This is an excellent product for its price. It gives my skin an extra pop of hydration in my routine which it appreciates even though I don't really have super dry skin - it just gets a little...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


2.0
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7 years ago

This essence cause me break out ????????????

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


3.0
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7 years ago

Alredy tried this essence almost 5m. I can't said this is dupe of SKII because I've never tried SKII before. After using this essence, i just can feel a little bit glowing but not hydrated for my...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown


3.0
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7 years ago

I recently tried the Missha Treatment Essence, and I’m not too impressed with it so far. My skin does feel more hydrated, but it also broke me out a bit. It's often compared to the SK-II Facial...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


3.0
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7 years ago

I don't think this is worth the extra time and money it adds to my skincare routine. I don't see a drastic change in my skin. It's very watery so I dump some out into my hands and pat it in. It has...

About reviewer (141 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

EyesBlue


4.0
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7 years ago

So I love this product, and hands down have seen a huge difference in my skin's complexion, texture, and overall brightness and health. I think that this is a great dupe for SK-II and you get a...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


4.0
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7 years ago

I've never tried sk-ll so I can't compare but I use this under my moisturizer at night. Doesn't break me out. I wish it came with a spray nozzle coz i waste a lot of product when I pour it on my...

About reviewer (1301 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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7 years ago

Love this stuff. Skin is even tone. Been using for 6 months now

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBlue


5.0
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7 years ago

I wasn't sure if I was gonna repurchase this tbh. While using it, I didn't really know what it was doing. But when I stopped using it, I defenitely saw a huge difference. My skin was dull, spots...

About reviewer (150 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


5.0
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7 years ago

Since using this product, I've noticed that my skin has become much brighter and even toned. I usually suffer from skin dullness during the winter, but for some reason, since I've started using...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

HairRed, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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7 years ago

Just finished my first bottle of the Intensive, and have repurchased in the new for 2017 Moist version. Bought off Amazon UK for £20, it has lasted 9 months of nearly twice daily usage. I had oily,...

About reviewer (204 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOily, Fair, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


3.0
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7 years ago

I bought this essence because so many reviewers said it was a more affordable dupe for SK-II Facial Treatment Essence, but I am sorry to say that this is not the case for me. I`ve been using and...

About reviewer (1070 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesHazel