Name: 1899 single essence
Brand: DONGINBI
Rating: 4.29 (242 reviews)

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1899 single essence

Too Watery

Scent Fades Quickly

Causes Allergic Reactions

Disrupts Oil-Moisture Balance

Causes Itching

No Brightening Effect

May Cause Eye Irritation

Pleasant Scent

Subtle Scent

Easily Absorbed

Lightweight

Improves Skin Texture

Hydrating

Moisturizing

The official retailer sometimes has sales on the full-size product and free sample shipping promotions, so if you're curious, you can try the sample before buying the full size.

The price is a bit high. Considering the ginseng ingredient, it's not outrageously expensive, but coming from someone who usually just uses drugstore products, it feels a bit pricey.
The thin formula means it disappears quickly, which is a bit of a downside.

I've been using it since its launch. I'm using the sample that came with the full-size product since I've used up the original, so the photo is just of the sample.
I really hate anything sticky, but this has a watery, thin formula that absorbs quickly and feels great to use. I don't like applying a lot of different products, so I've been using this as a substitute for toner.
It's not like I'm just slapping it on and that's it - I do apply it a couple of times since I have dry skin, but it keeps my skin hydrated.
The ginseng scent is also faint and not at all bothersome. I didn't even realize I liked the ginseng scent until now. The person I gifted it to also really liked it.

1899 싱글 에센스

First of all, the ginseng scent is too strong. It's going to be a love-it-or-hate-it situation, and I'm firmly in the hate camp. Even though it's a sample, the large volume dispenses a lot at once due to the wide opening, which bothers me a bit. For my oily skin, it feels heavy, even though the formula is thin. There's also a noticeable oily feel to it.

I tried a large sample I received at the department store. It's a very watery type of essence, but despite its thin consistency, I was surprised by how moisturizing, bouncy, and nourishing it felt. If the formula suits you, it's definitely worth a try.

The formula is not as thick as I expected, it's more like a light cleansing balm.
Compared to the price, it doesn't feel like it provides strong moisturizing.

It has great absorbency. I've been using it by layering it in multiple layers!

At this price, I wouldn't recommend it. I've already used up about half the bottle, and I'm planning to switch back to the product I was using before.

I'm not sure if the breakouts are due to this product, but it hasn't been able to soothe the blemishes that have already formed.
There's no whitening effect.
It's watery, and I have to apply it more than twice to feel like I've actually put something on my skin...

Hmm.. Not really.. To be honest, I'm not sure.. It seems too light, so I'm not sure if the essence matches my skin.
I understand it contains red ginseng, but there's no information on the ingredients, even though it's called a 'single essence'. How was it extracted and what are the components? 
I've tried various essences in this price range, but I couldn't find any particular advantages.
At this price point, there are plenty of daily-use and functional essences that are worth trying.🙃
The only upside I can think of is the runny texture and fast absorption.

As expected, the price is... haha. I'm currently using a test product, but when I looked at the price to buy a full-size, haha♡

My skin feels so smooth! It doesn't feel sticky at all and gets absorbed quickly! Even when my skin is sensitive and anything I apply stings, this doesn't cause any irritation!

I'm not sure what effects it has. It's not even that moisturizing...
And the price is on the higher side compared to that.

The formula is so lightweight that a small amount spreads very well.
There's no stickiness, and the absorption is excellent, so it seems like a perfect fit for oily skin types.
The gentle feel and great absorption seem to be the highlights of this product.

I haven't found any disappointing aspects yet! I'm completely satisfied with the First Essence.

The fragrance is subtle and it absorbs quickly. Just applying this alone gives a moisturized feeling, which I really like.

For sensitive skin, I would recommend doing a patch test first. In my case, the more I applied, the more bumpy it became on my skin.

The moisturizing sensation when applied was nice.

Since it contains ginseng extract, the fragrance may be divisive.

The simple ingredients are great, and it applies smoothly while being quickly absorbed.

The price is too expensive. The fragrance is too strong. I don't understand why they would put harmful fragrances in a product that's supposed to improve the skin. If it's just about the fragrance, they should just sell perfume instead.

My skin feels more supple. My skin texture becomes smoother. My skin looks brighter.

In the winter, using this alone can be lacking in oil content.
You must use it together with an oil or a product with oil content.

It is a water-type essence like the Pitera Essence. 
It is said to be an essence made using red ginseng, and when used, there is no irritation and the complexion feels a bit brighter.

When I used it together with the Donginbi oil, I felt like it provided great absorption and nourishment at the same time!
The one on the left is when I used it with the oil.

Since there's no oily residue, if you don't apply the next step right away, you might feel a slight tightness.

I tried a skincare product that you apply before the toner step after cleansing, and I felt like it really helped the products that I applied afterwards adhere better to my skin. It felt like it was drawing the ingredients of the subsequent products deeper into my skin, which was a nice sensation. The scent reminded me of a fresh, herbal fragrance, which I found to be pleasant and refreshing.

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