Name: Self-purifying fermentation serum
Brand: ZYMOGEN
Rating: 4.46 (13 reviews)

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Self-purifying fermentation serum

Not Moisturizing

Doesn't Remove Sebum

Feels Harsh on Skin

Unsatisfactory Scent

Not Sticky

Overpowering Smell

Irritating

Clears Breakouts

Soothing

High Amount of Essence 

Easily Absorbed

Effective for Inner Dryness

Creamy

Easy to Apply

There's no stickiness at all, and it's not heavy, but it seems like there's no moisturizing at all. By the time it dries, my skin feels very tight.

I had extremely severe acne, but I saw great results using this product.

자초 발효 세럼

There's nothing particularly special, but 
if you only use the Houttuynia cordata serum and lotion, it might feel a bit dry?
I think it would be even better if you use it together with a moisturizer.

I've been using it consistently for 5 years and I love it! 
It has had a consistent effect on my skin recovery!

The price is a bit on the higher side, but ㅠㅠ the lack of irritation is more important, isn't it?

I have chronic facial atopic dermatitis.
This product is the only one that doesn't irritate my skin, so I've been using it as an essence!
I've repurchased it almost 10 times and have been using it continuously!

While it's a great product for oily skin types, it can be very drying.
You'll definitely need to make sure to add an adequate amount of moisture in the next step.

I heard a rumor that houttuynia cordata is good for acne, so I did a frantic search and discovered Zymogen:-)
As someone who experiences a lot of skin stress, I wanted to try anything that was said to be good, so I bought various products even though I didn't have much money - the Zymogen serum, mist, and lotion!
I applied the mist as a toner, then the serum, and finally the lotion in that order. The serum amount is surprisingly generous..! I used up the lotion and mist, but the serum is still about half left!
I could see my acne gradually subsiding, and my friends also told me that my skin was looking much better!

None... Price? If it was a bit cheaper, I would have used it lavishly. ㅠ

It absorbs well and my skin has improved. I have seborrheic dermatitis, but using this along with Stinall X Cream and Apieu Hamamelis Cream, my skin has become normal again. ❤️

The smell is really pungent. It's like I'm applying alcohol.

I didn't feel any discomfort at all after using it. The volume is also quite generous.

 Don't be stingy and use it generously! And when applying, pat it in gently. I used this product 4 times a day (2 times in the morning, 2 times in the evening) haha

 This product alone is still a bit drying ㅠㅠ You should use the fermented cream or another cream together with it!

 This is already my 3rd bottle haha
I thought I was going to go crazy at the beginning of this year because of my cystic acne

Wow haha
After using this product for a month, my acne disappeared
And it's still gone even now.

Other skincare products felt strange, stung, and made my skin even drier, but since this one is relatively inexpensive, I didn't hesitate to use a lot of it. And after using this, my skin doesn't get as hot and dry anymore.
It's still dry, but haha the situation where my skin gets so hot that my makeup dries out is gone~

+I used this together with the Centella Fermented Cream!

(The photos are 11 months before and after using this! For the scars, I personally saw good results with rosehip oil (a different product))

I felt some irritation on my skin, and I didn't feel like it controlled the oil well.

I purchased it because of skin troubles, but the application was good, and the moisturizing power seems good as well?

This can be a bit drying.
When the inflammation is severe,
it stings a little when applied.
But when the inflammation is that bad, anything applied will feel irritating.
The fragrance is not overpowering,
there is a slight scent but it's not bothersome.

After suffering from seborrheic dermatitis,
my face was burning hot,
and no matter what I applied, it felt irritated, so I went searching for skincare products.
Then I ended up purchasing this,
and it worked well on my face.
It seems to have a soothing effect,
and it also helps reduce the redness a bit.
The texture is slightly watery but doesn't feel heavy when applied.

It absorbed right away, but there was still a bit of a drying sensation.
And when I applied it during times of severe breakouts or dryness, it stung quite a bit and made my skin red. So I'd recommend applying it after using a generous amount of your previous toner.

First of all, it absorbs well into my skin and doesn't feel sticky at all (I personally don't like serums that are sticky). And while the effects aren't dramatically noticeable, it seems to have a soothing effect on my skin, which I liked.

For us ladies, when that time of the month comes around, those pesky pimples just seem to pop up out of nowhere... The scent is a bit like fermented vinegar, so there is a slight smell, but it's not too overpowering.

I bought this after watching a YouTuber's review, and my acne has definitely calmed down!! It has a nice, bouncy feel when applied and comes with a cap, so I don't have to worry about it leaking when I travel!! I'd say there's a 90% chance I'll repurchase!!

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Self-purifying fermentation serum

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