Name: Starting Treatment Essence
Brand: secretKey
Rating: 3.71 (49 reviews)

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Starting Treatment Essence

Has an Alcohol Smell

Unsatisfactory Scent

Contains Artificial Fragrance

Not Effective for Exfoliation

Overpowering Smell

Improves Skin Tone

Not Irritating

Clear

Boosts Radiance

Doesn't Cause Breakouts

Moisturizing

Has a Brightening Effect

I developed an allergy to the fermented ingredients while using it ㅠㅠ My younger sister used up the rest. There are various extracts included, so please check the ingredients carefully before purchasing.

This product was designed to target SK-*. The ingredient composition is good, and the price is also good, so I think it is a product that can be compared enough. Moreover, since the brand is a Japanese brand, I didn't want to buy it, but I think the alternative is very good :)

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Feels too watery, may not suit combination skin, feels like something more needs to be applied, be it a serum or essence

No trouble, no strong scent, no irritation, absorbs quickly

For dry skin, it may be a bit drying, so I recommend layering it on several times.
For normal, combination, and oily skin, I recommend this as a good product for general skin care.

When applied to the skin, it is absorbed very quickly.
Dry skin seems to feel that dryness just as quickly as well~

Even though I only used a very small amount, my skin felt dry and tight, but it went away right away. When applied to the skin, it is absorbed very quickly.
Dry skin seems to feel that dryness just as quickly as well~
But if you layer it on several times, it gets much better!!

I'm disappointed that Lohbs no longer carries this product.
The issue with the Secret Key product is that the price on the official website has been fluctuating, so I'm not sure about the current price.
(This refers to the regular consumer price, not a discounted price.)
So I feel a bit distrustful of the pricing, and I don't want to spend my money on something that feels overpriced.
I'm looking for a similar alternative and will switch to a different product.

I bought this product from Lohbs at a discounted price, and it was a great find as the ingredients were also good.
It was classified as an essence on the official website, but it's lighter than a typical essence and I use it as a toner before applying my skin.
I didn't notice any particular benefits while using it, but after I stopped using it for a while, I realized how much my skin loved this product.
When I stopped using it, my skin became sensitive, irritated, and itchy. But when I used it, my skin condition was excellent, and it even helped with inner dryness.
It may not seem like it has any special effects, but you can really feel its value when you stop using it.

For those on a cosmetic diet, this product could be a good all-around option for boosting, toning, and sufficient absorption.

The fast absorption is both an advantage and a disadvantage.
It absorbs quickly, but leaves a dry feeling on the surface, so a moisturizing cream or oil finish would be necessary for any skin type.

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Addition on July 21, 2018
For some reason, after using this product, it seems like my skin's exfoliation cycle has become faster. I don't know the cause, but when I switched to other products and then used this again, the same rapid exfoliation occurred.

After using Galactomyces, it seems like I've tried most of the similar S*2 products, and if the ingredients suit you well, this product should be a decent option to use.
Among the similar products, some of the watery types have a slightly more substantial finish, but this product is truly water-like in feel. It absorbs quite quickly and lightly, making it easy to layer multiple times, and there is a definite plumping effect.
The exfoliating and skin-smoothing effects are similar to other products.

If the full-size S*2 is too pricey, trying out this product as a sample could be a good option. You can often find online deals like 1+1 or 50% off for this product.

On its own, it wasn't enough to keep my skin hydrated, so I had to use other products afterwards. I didn't really feel like it helped with the moisture levels.
I used it for over a year, but the initial improvements in terms of reducing flakiness and brightening my skin tone were only temporary. After that, I just kept using it because it was a hassle to switch, hoping it would get better, but I didn't really see any major effects.

Although this type of essence was quite popular when I bought it out of curiosity, I never had any skin troubles. My skin used to be quite dry and flaky, but after using it for a few months, the dryness and flakiness significantly improved. My skin tone also seemed to brighten up a bit. At first, it felt just like water, but it actually has some moisturizing properties.

If you soak a cotton pad with it and leave it on your face like a mask for about 10 minutes before bedtime, you won't have to worry about your makeup the next day!

The only thing that bothers me is that I go through my cosmetics quickly, but other than that, there's nothing else wrong!

I'm usually the type to try all kinds of different products, but ever since I started using this, I've stuck with it.
My skin tone has brightened, and it's so moisturizing and great!

The moisture seems a bit lacking
It doesn't feel quite hydrating enough after just one application, so I have to apply it about twice.

I have an oily skin type with dehydration!
I was worried that my skin was too dark, but after using this essence for about 2 weeks, people around me said my skin became much brighter! The bumpy texture on the surface of my skin also seems to have disappeared a lot, and my skin feels very smooth!

It's too thin, it's closer to a toner than an essence.

The texture is watery and thin, and I'm using it instead of a toner. The volume is also good and it's not bad~

The... price... is a bit disappointing personally.

This product really makes my skin feel so moisturized and great. It's not too much and has a gentle feel to it.

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