Name: Kyokujin Essence
Brand: HANYUL
Rating: 4.21 (14 reviews)

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한율

Kyokujin Essence

Not Moisturizing

Oily

Leaves a Sticky Residue

Causes Breakouts

Pleasant Scent

Easily Absorbed

Doesn't Cause Rashes

Hydrating

Rich

Bouncy Texture

Lightweight

Why was this discontinued? Please bring it back for sale, I'm begging you! I want to buy it!

Light, absorbs well, and perfect for oily and combination skin types. Really good!

극진 에센스

Despite having extremely dry skin, even in this late summer weather, I felt a very slight tightness when using only this after toner. Interestingly, when I mixed it with my usual serum to combat the mild dryness, I noticed some minor skin irritation.

The hydration is quite disappointing, and perhaps due to its rich formulation, my sensitive skin developed some minor blemishes.

Well... I see nothing but praise in the reviews, but for me it was just okay. The texture absorbs quickly when applied, leaving no residue on the face - it's light and clean. The scent is pleasant, with a nice floral fragrance rather than the herbal scent I expected. As someone with a sensitive nose, I appreciate that the fragrance dissipates quickly and isn't overpowering.

The only downside is the price... But considering it contains ginseng extract, I suppose the higher cost is unavoidable.

The jelly-like texture is delightful, with a subtle ginseng scent. It absorbs well, and just one application left my skin feeling moisturized. It really suited my skin.

The hydration is weak, so you need to buy and apply another product. It's frustrating that you can't purchase it individually and have to buy the whole set. On the other hand, I wonder if they only sell it as a set because the hydration is weak, encouraging you to use it with other products. The price is quite high, which can be a burden.

I've been repurchasing this for years, and since I started using it, I haven't had any blemishes.

Pricier compared to other Hanyul brand products. However, I believe it's worth the cost.

Feels similar to the Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Serum. It's moisturizing and absorbs instantly into the skin.

For those with dry skin in winter, this alone might not be enough. Also, it feels a bit sticky.

The color is similar to what you see in the bottle. It has a subtle herbal scent. The texture is like a jelly with a hint of gelatin. Even when applied generously, it provides abundant hydration.

The ingredients list doesn't seem too great. However, it didn't cause many blemishes.

The fragrance is lovely and it's wonderfully hydrating. There's no sticky feeling either.

I apply it once, let it absorb, then apply a second layer around my eye area where there are fine lines, allowing it to absorb again!

Hmm, the price is a bit jaw-dropping... Looks like I'll have to use it sparingly, only at night.

You'll understand why it's called 'Geugjin' (Extreme Treasure) the moment you try it. In winter, when you apply this, your face feels smooth and it absorbs so well - you can really sense the nourishment seeping into your skin. I tried a sample and thought, 'Wow, what is this? It's amazing!' right away. It's a product that made me want to buy it instantly! The herbal scent isn't overpowering at all, it's actually quite pleasant. The balance of this product seems perfect. For autumn and winter, there's nothing quite like it for giving your skin that much-needed nourishment. Amore Pacific has really outdone themselves with this one!

The scent has a slight herbal note, which might be polarizing for some people.

I switched from using the O HUI essence to this one, and I must say the essence is just as good as the Geukjin skin toner. It has a nice, rich texture and absorbs well into the skin.

To be honest, I haven't been using it long enough to find any downsides yet.

Recently, while wearing a mask, I noticed some bumps on my skin that weren't quite blemishes, more like heat rash? After using this for about 3 days, they completely disappeared. The texture is like a runny gel, but it doesn't feel like it's just sitting on top of the skin or failing to absorb. It goes on with a nice thickness and absorbs at just the right pace.

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Kyokujin Essence

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