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- 찐토마토Feb 25, 2025 (UTC)Combination SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin
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This review was written by The Hwahae Testers who received the product for free and evaluated it with a sense of representing Hwahae. The review is completely unbiased and honest, with no guidelines or restrictions. Reviews by The Hwahae Testers undergo the same strict verification process as regular reviews, and if they don't meet our standards, revisions will be requested.Pros* This review is based on my experience as a Hwahae Tester using the product for a week, morning and evening after cleansing. * Rating is out of 5 stars. Texture: ★★★ The galactomyces ingredient suits my skin well. I've tried various MISSHA products before, but this is my first time using it as a serum. It's convenient to apply directly to the skin without using a cotton pad, and it definitely refines the skin texture. Wish the camera could capture the difference! Dead skin cell improvement: ★★★★ Great for calming flaky skin on my cheeks and nose, which was especially dry due to winter. My nose bridge was so flaky it bothered me even when I only wore sunscreen, but it's much better after using this serum. No blemishes either, so the exfoliating ingredients must be working well for me. Formula and absorption: ★★★ As a serum, it has a slight viscosity. You need to quickly dispense one drop each on your forehead, nose, cheeks, and chin, then rub it between your palms. It absorbs quickly, allowing you to apply emulsion right after.
ConsScent: ★★ Galactomyces has a slight smell reminiscent of rice water or saliva. It's a bit off-putting when you first dispense it, but the scent doesn't linger after application. It's just something you have to get used to. Dryness: ★★★★ Using this alone in winter isn't enough. Even after layering serum, moisturizer, a rich emulsion, and sunscreen, my skin still feels dry and tight. It's even more drying than just using toner. I'm not sure if it's due to the brightening ingredients or if the anti-aging effects are causing the tightness. I'll update after using it more.
TipSince it contains brightening ingredients, make sure to apply sunscreen. If you have sensitive skin, test it on your neck and chin before applying to your face. For anti-aging benefits, extend application down to your neck! Any leftover product can be applied to your elbows too.
- 거북이지킴이Feb 24, 2025 (UTC)Combination SkinAcne Skin
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This review was written by The Hwahae Testers who received the product for free and evaluated it with a sense of representing Hwahae. The review is completely unbiased and honest, with no guidelines or restrictions. Reviews by The Hwahae Testers undergo the same strict verification process as regular reviews, and if they don't meet our standards, revisions will be requested.ProsAs suggested, this serum is light and watery, perfect for the first step after cleansing. It's actually as thin as a toner! The scent is familiar, though I can't quite place it. However, it's not overpowering and quite subtle, which I appreciate. It dissipates quickly too. After application, my skin feels incredibly smooth! It's amazing how it seems to refine my skin texture. Being so lightweight, it suits my skin well, as heavier products tend to cause blemishes for me. Overall, it leaves my skin feeling silky and well-balanced.
ConsThe dropper was a bit inconvenient to use, but I have no complaints about the product itself!
- 인생일회차Feb 24, 2025 (UTC)수부지Sensitive SkinAcne Skin
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The content is currently being reviewed by the Hwahae operations team, and the verification will be completed by the next business day (excluding weekends and holidays) from the date the review was written.Reviewed by The Hwahae Testers
This review was written by The Hwahae Testers who received the product for free and evaluated it with a sense of representing Hwahae. The review is completely unbiased and honest, with no guidelines or restrictions. Reviews by The Hwahae Testers undergo the same strict verification process as regular reviews, and if they don't meet our standards, revisions will be requested.ProsThe Hwahae Testers review: Skin type: I have oily skin that's severely dehydrated with large pores in the T-zone. Packaging: The dropper bottle is hygienic and allows for precise control of the amount used. Texture: The watery consistency absorbs instantly into the skin. There's no residue or rich feeling left behind. Dead skin cell improvement: After using this product for about a week, my skin became incredibly soft! While dead skin cells aren't visible in photos, I can definitely feel how much smoother my skin texture is when I'm cleansing my face. Gentle formula: Usually, exfoliating products sting my skin, but I can use this morning and night before my skincare routine without any tingling sensation!
ConsThe scent isn't particularly pleasant... It's not unscented, but has a peculiar musty smell that I personally don't care for. The glass bottle makes it a bit heavy to carry around for travel. I'm not sure if it has any effect on brightening the complexion...
TipPersonally, I found that applying this product before my moisturizer in my skincare routine not only exfoliates but also seems to boost hydration, leaving my skin feeling even more moisturized!
- 태구ㄴㅏFeb 24, 2025 (UTC)Combination SkinAcne Skin
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This review was written by The Hwahae Testers who received the product for free and evaluated it with a sense of representing Hwahae. The review is completely unbiased and honest, with no guidelines or restrictions. Reviews by The Hwahae Testers undergo the same strict verification process as regular reviews, and if they don't meet our standards, revisions will be requested.ProsI didn't experience any tingling after use, and there were no blemishes at all. With consistent use, I feel like my skin texture is becoming a bit more refined!
ConsFor a serum, it was disappointingly thin, making it a bit unsatisfying to use. It seems to lack sufficient hydration for winter use. Those who don't react well to galactomyces should avoid this product!
- 20171117Feb 22, 2025 (UTC)Combination SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin
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The content is currently being reviewed by the Hwahae operations team, and the verification will be completed by the next business day (excluding weekends and holidays) from the date the review was written.Reviewed by The Hwahae Testers
This review was written by The Hwahae Testers who received the product for free and evaluated it with a sense of representing Hwahae. The review is completely unbiased and honest, with no guidelines or restrictions. Reviews by The Hwahae Testers undergo the same strict verification process as regular reviews, and if they don't meet our standards, revisions will be requested.ProsThe texture isn't completely watery, but it's not viscous either. It's so runny that if you apply it directly to your face with the dropper, it just drips off. That's why I prefer to dispense it onto my hand first. At first, it feels like it's sitting on top of the skin, but it absorbs quickly. The morning after I first used it, I thought, 'Wait, something's different... My skin feels softer!' I wondered if it was just my imagination, but my skin texture really did feel smoother!
ConsThe scent is a bit... much? But since I'm not particularly sensitive to smells, it only bothered me when I deliberately sniffed it at first. It wasn't a major issue during regular use.
- ....abcdFeb 21, 2025 (UTC)Oily SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin
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The content is currently being reviewed by the Hwahae operations team, and the verification will be completed by the next business day (excluding weekends and holidays) from the date the review was written.Reviewed by The Hwahae Testers
This review was written by The Hwahae Testers who received the product for free and evaluated it with a sense of representing Hwahae. The review is completely unbiased and honest, with no guidelines or restrictions. Reviews by The Hwahae Testers undergo the same strict verification process as regular reviews, and if they don't meet our standards, revisions will be requested.ProsThe best aspects were its quick absorption and skin texture improvement. It absorbs immediately with just a tap or two. I felt my skin texture improving as I applied it. It spreads well with just one squeeze, which I also liked. I didn't experience any blemishes. I recommend this for those who want a light application and improved skin texture. I had seen comments about the serum running out quickly, but perhaps because I was cautious after reading those, it didn't seem to deplete as fast as I expected during actual use.
ConsThe hydration and moisturizing aspects were slightly disappointing. Before using this, I used to refine my skin texture with Me** skin pads in the pre-toner step. But when I applied this serum without using those pads... I felt it lacked much of the hydration and moisture compared to when I used the skin pads. You might need to apply a separate hydrating or moisturizing cream.
- love11040Feb 21, 2025 (UTC)Dry SkinSensitive Skin
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This review was written by The Hwahae Testers who received the product for free and evaluated it with a sense of representing Hwahae. The review is completely unbiased and honest, with no guidelines or restrictions. Reviews by The Hwahae Testers undergo the same strict verification process as regular reviews, and if they don't meet our standards, revisions will be requested.ProsTransparent and water-like texture that absorbs well and leaves skin feeling soft. I love how it gently refines the skin with mild exfoliating ingredients. The 8 types of low and high molecular weight hyaluronic acid provide excellent hydration. As someone with dry skin, using this as the first serum step helps prep my skin and boosts the effectiveness of other skincare products. You can feel your skin becoming instantly smoother upon application. The fragrance-free formula is also a plus!
ConsWhile the water-like texture absorbs well, a slightly richer consistency might be even better. Although it's fragrance-free, there's a distinct scent from the fermented ingredients that some people might find polarizing.
- 라온012Feb 21, 2025 (UTC)Normal SkinSensitive Skin
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The content is currently being reviewed by the Hwahae operations team, and the verification will be completed by the next business day (excluding weekends and holidays) from the date the review was written.Reviewed by The Hwahae Testers
This review was written by The Hwahae Testers who received the product for free and evaluated it with a sense of representing Hwahae. The review is completely unbiased and honest, with no guidelines or restrictions. Reviews by The Hwahae Testers undergo the same strict verification process as regular reviews, and if they don't meet our standards, revisions will be requested.ProsUnlike most essences that are typically applied right after cleansing and have a watery consistency like toners, this product has a slightly viscous texture. The amount is generous, and the packaging is sleek. When applied, it absorbs incredibly well - you can feel it sinking right into the skin without any residue. There's a noticeable improvement in skin texture, and you can really tell it's doing a great job at removing dead skin cells. It has a slightly fermented scent, typical of fermented products. While not entirely fragrance-free, it's not overpowering. Given that it's a fermented product, this scent is probably unavoidable.
ConsSince it's a first essence, it would be nice if there was a larger size available. When using it with cotton pads or applying it all over the face, you tend to use quite a bit of product. It would also be great if the price point was a bit more wallet-friendly.
TipFollowing the product instructions, I soaked a cotton pad and placed it on areas where I had blemishes, particularly around my mouth and chin. The next day when I applied makeup, I noticed a significant improvement. I think it would also work well if you add a bit to a sheet mask for an extra boost.
- imm!Feb 21, 2025 (UTC)Combination SkinSensitive Skin
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The content is currently being reviewed by the Hwahae operations team, and the verification will be completed by the next business day (excluding weekends and holidays) from the date the review was written.Reviewed by The Hwahae Testers
This review was written by The Hwahae Testers who received the product for free and evaluated it with a sense of representing Hwahae. The review is completely unbiased and honest, with no guidelines or restrictions. Reviews by The Hwahae Testers undergo the same strict verification process as regular reviews, and if they don't meet our standards, revisions will be requested.ProsThe lightweight, fluid texture absorbs well into the skin. It's not sticky at all, so I could use it comfortably even in the morning! After about two weeks of use, I noticed my skin texture became smoother and my complexion looked noticeably brighter.
ConsIt might not provide enough hydration for winter use, but when I paired it with an emulsion, I didn't experience any major issues. The scent isn't particularly pleasant though.
Tip1. Use warm palms to help the product absorb better! 2. Try layering it 2-3 times for enhanced effects!
- 나나친구Feb 21, 2025 (UTC)Dry SkinSensitive Skin
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This review was written by The Hwahae Testers who received the product for free and evaluated it with a sense of representing Hwahae. The review is completely unbiased and honest, with no guidelines or restrictions. Reviews by The Hwahae Testers undergo the same strict verification process as regular reviews, and if they don't meet our standards, revisions will be requested.ProsMy skin type is dry, and I've been using this product consistently for 5 days straight. The consistency is great - it doesn't drip excessively, making it easy to apply to the skin. In terms of absorption, I used it as the first step right after cleansing, and it absorbs instantly without leaving any residue on the surface. You can immediately feel your skin becoming soft and smooth after it's absorbed. Using it both morning and night, I've noticed that when I wash my face in the morning, my skin texture is noticeably more refined and smoother.
ConsI've been able to use this product without any blemishes appearing. However, when used alone, it might be a bit drying. But for my dry skin, it worked well when I applied it as the first step in my skincare routine and followed up with other products.