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MISSHA Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence for oily acne-prone skin

MISSHA Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence

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  • HighOily Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

A great choice for oily acne-prone skin; a few moisturizers fit it even better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

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Lovi Assistant explains

  • Offers excellent moisturizing and skin treatment for your oily and acne-prone skin, as Bifida Lysate Ferment and Glycerin hydrate and enhance barrier resilience, while lactic acid and niacinamide provide moderate exfoliation and oil control.
  • The formula is highly suitable for oily skin, with niacinamide helping to regulate sebum and lactic acid offering mild keratolytic action.
  • This product is safe for your skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing agents like Bifida Lysate Ferment and Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate.

How to apply

  • Use this AM and PM routine every day to help clear your skin. Always remember to finish with SPF in the morning.
  • Apply the moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your SPF during the day.
  • Gently press a small amount into your skin and avoid rubbing to keep pores clear.
  • Apply on clean, slightly damp skin to help the product absorb better and control oil.
  • Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a simple patch test before your first use.

People Say

★4.6Overall rating based on 8.0k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this essence is highly praised for its hydrating and brightening effects, leading to smoother skin and a healthy glow. Many users find it absorbs quickly and is a great value. Some users report breakouts, while others see no significant results or are unhappy with recent reformulations.

Highlights

  • Fast absorption Mostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly”
    • “lightweight like water”
    • “sinks right in”
  • Value for money Mostly Mentioned
    • “dupe for SK-II”
    • “fraction of the price”
    • “affordable luxury”
  • Brightening & glow Often Mentioned
    • “healthy glow”
    • “brightened up my face”
    • “complexion looks refreshed”
  • Deep hydration Often Mentioned
    • “skin drinks it up”
    • “super hydrating”
    • “moist base for makeup”
  • Improves skin texture Often Mentioned
    • “smoother than a baby's butt”
    • “softens skin instantly”
    • “refined pores”
  • No visible results Sometimes Noted
    • “didn't do anything”
    • “just expensive water”
    • “waste of time”
  • Reformulation issues Sometimes Noted
    • “watered down”
    • “old version was better”
    • “disappointed with 5x”
  • Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “itchy red spots”
    • “small whiteheads”
    • “triggered fungal acne”
  • Texture complaints Rarely Noted
    • “too watery”
    • “slightly sticky finish”
    • “runny consistency”
  • Unpleasant scent Rarely Noted
    • “yeasty smell”
    • “fermented scent”
    • “smells like bread”

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Questions and answers

What makes MISSHA The First Treatment Essence a great fit for oily acne-prone skin?

This essence is a great fit because glycerin and Bifida Lysate Ferment hydrate your skin and strengthen its barrier, while niacinamide and lactic acid help control oil and provide gentle exfoliation. It is very safe for oily acne-prone skin, as it contains soothing ingredients and lacks harsh components that might cause irritation.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023

Which ingredients make this essence a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?

Bifida Lysate Ferment and glycerin hydrate and strengthen your skin, while lactic acid and niacinamide help control oil and provide gentle exfoliation. These ingredients work together to give you great moisture without any harshness, keeping your oily acne-prone skin calm and smooth.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023

What does Niacinamide do for oily acne-prone skin?

Niacinamide helps balance oil production, calms redness, and is unlikely to irritate oily, acne-prone skin while improving blemishes. Clinical tests show it reduces excess oil and helps clear up both inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne breakouts.

Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2006Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

What does Bifida Ferment Lysate do for oily acne-prone skin?

Bifida Ferment Lysate helps calm oily acne-prone skin by strengthening your skin barrier and lowering irritation. It is unlikely to clog pores and may help keep your skin feeling smooth and balanced.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023Experimental Dermatology, 2010

Where does this essence go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?

This essence fits into your evening routine after your cleansing toner and before your moisturizer. Using it at night helps manage oil and soothe your skin safely while avoiding extra sensitivity in the sun.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023

Can I use this essence with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this essence with retinol by applying the essence first and following it with your retinol product, as using a barrier-enhancing moisturizer alongside retinoids is well-tolerated and helps keep skin calm. This routine is unlikely to cause irritation because the formula lacks harsh ingredients and includes soothing agents like bifida lysate ferment.

Cutis, 2006Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023

How often should I use this essence?

Use this essence in the evening as part of your routine. This gives you great moisture and oil control while keeping your skin calm.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021

Can this essence clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?

This essence is unlikely to cause breakouts on oily acne-prone skin, as it contains soothing ingredients like Bifida Lysate Ferment and lacks harsh components. A few reviewers have mentioned occasional breakouts, but the formula is generally safe and helps regulate oil while keeping your skin calm.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023

Can I use this essence around the eyes or on my body?

This essence is safe to use around your eyes and on your body, as its gentle moisturizing and soothing ingredients provide very good skin tolerance without causing irritation. Because the skin around your eyes is thinner than most other areas, a lightweight treatment like this absorbs easily while helping to keep the area hydrated and calm.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Is this essence fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
  • Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.

    The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008
  • Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.

    Dermatologic Surgery, 2005
  • Topical application of Bifida Ferment Lysate strengthens the skin barrier function by upregulating barrier and antimicrobial peptide genes, exhibiting strong antioxidant properties, and decreasing inflammatory cytokine secretion in vitro.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
  • A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
  • The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
  • Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001
  • A red ginseng hydrogel formulation with 1,2-hexanediol promoted selective growth of Staphylococcus epidermidis and decreased Cutibacterium acnes in 20 female subjects.

    Journal of Ginseng Research, 2022
  • Sensory skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols increased with alkane chain length, whereas 1,2-hexanediol showed the lowest objective skin irritation potential compared to both shorter and longer chain lengths, and percutaneous absorption negatively correlated with alkane chain length.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2011
  • Topical moisturizers improved skin barrier function and surface moisture, while a postbiotic moisturizer with yeast extract uniquely supported microbiome balance and modulated biomarkers of skin barrier, structure, and inflammation in participants and ex vivo explants exposed to environmental aggressors.

    Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023
  • A maintenance therapy with a cosmeceutical formulation containing hydroxyphenoxy propionic acid, ellagic acid, yeast extract, and salicylic acid over 20 weeks significantly improved even skin tone, spot intensity, spot size, and overall hyperpigmentation in 33 healthy subjects with moderate facial dyspigmentation.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2015
  • A methanol yeast extract increases proliferation and migration while decreasing entrance into senescence and apoptosis phases in 3T3 fibroblast cells.

    Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2014

Ingredients

1,2-Hexanediol, Acetic Acid, Adenosine, Bifida Lysate Ferment, Cassia Alata Leaf Extract, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Dimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hordeum Distichon Extract Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Lactic Acid, Lecithin, Niacinamide, Phenoxyethanol, Polyquaternium-51, Potassium Sorbate, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Water

Behind this fit score

Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

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