mixsoon Bean Rejuvenating Face Essence for mature skin
Lactobacillus Soybean Extract Ferment
Lactobacillus Punica Granatum Extract Fruit Ferment
Glycerin
Bean Extract
Average
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for mature skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
- Annals of Plastic Surgery, 2018
- Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research = Revista Brasileira de Pesquisas Medicas E Biologicas, 2023
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. 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 moderate benefits for wrinkles and fine lines as Lactobacillus Soybean Extract Ferment and Lactobacillus Punica Granatum Extract Fruit Ferment support skin rejuvenation, making it suitable for your normal skin type with their humectant and barrier-repairing properties.
- The inclusion of Glycerin further enhances moisturizing effects, contributing to improved skin texture.
- The product is safe for your normal skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing Lactobacillus Soybean Extract Ferment.
How to apply
- Use your moisturizer twice a day in your AM and PM routines. Apply it daily to help smooth fine lines.
- Apply this product after your toner and serum, but before your SPF in the morning. Follow your cleanser and toner steps to keep your skin balanced.
- Gently press a small amount into your face and neck. Avoid rubbing the skin too harshly to prevent extra tension.
- Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra moisture. Clean skin helps the product absorb much more evenly.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area during application. Do a quick patch test before your very first use to stay safe.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 2.5k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this essence is highly regarded for providing a 'glass skin' effect, deeply hydrating dry and dehydrated skin, and smoothing rough texture through gentle fermentation. While most users achieve a glowing, plump complexion, a small number of users with acne-prone skin reported breakouts, and some found the initial sticky texture challenging.
Highlights
Deep hydration glow Mostly Mentioned
- “gave me instant glass skin”
- “skin looks plump and dewy”
- “my face drinks it up”
- “glow lasts all day”
Smoother skin texture Often Mentioned
- “tiny bumps disappeared”
- “skin feels like silk”
- “gentle exfoliation without irritation”
- “makeup sits perfectly now”
Strengthens skin barrier Sometimes Noted
- “calmed my redness”
- “healed my damaged barrier”
- “soothing after retinol use”
- “skin feels more resilient”
Vegan snail alternative Sometimes Noted
- “great for those allergic to dust mites”
- “less slimy than Cosrx”
- “cruelty-free option”
- “same glow without the snail”
Sticky texture Sometimes Noted
- “too tacky to layer”
- “feels like glue”
- “hair sticks to my face”
- “takes too long to absorb”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “gave me cystic acne”
- “clogged my pores immediately”
- “woke up with whiteheads”
- “triggered fungal acne”
High price point Rarely Noted
- “bottle is tiny for the price”
- “too expensive compared to competitors”
- “finished it too fast”
- “not worth the hype tax”
Lack of results Rarely Noted
- “did absolutely nothing”
- “just glorified water”
- “saw no difference in texture”
- “hype is just marketing”
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Questions and answers
How well does Mixsoon Bean Essence work for mature skin?
MIXSOON Bean Rejuvenating Face Essence works moderately well for mature skin, offering helpful moisture and support for fine lines through fermented soybean and pomegranate extracts and glycerin. Because other options fit mature skin better, a product for this skin needs more intense hydration, peptides, and natural extracts to smooth wrinkles and support a healthy glow.
Annals of Plastic Surgery, 2018Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Which ingredients make this essence a good fit for mature skin?
Lactobacillus Soybean Extract Ferment, Lactobacillus Punica Granatum Extract Fruit Ferment, and Glycerin make this essence a good fit by supporting skin rejuvenation and improving moisture. To work best for mature skin, a product of this type needs effective hydrating and antioxidant ingredients, peptides, and natural extracts that intensely hydrate, smooth fine lines, and support skin health.
Annals of Plastic Surgery, 2018Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What does Lactobacillus Soybean Extract Ferment do for mature skin?
Lactobacillus Soybean Extract Ferment is not a strong match for mature skin because it lacks the targeted firming ingredients and deep nourishment this skin type needs to stay smooth and soft.
What does Lactobacillus do for mature skin?
Lactobacillus helps improve firmness, smoothness, and hydration in mature skin while reducing the look of fine lines. Topical application of these probiotic ingredients may also help strengthen the skin barrier and calm irritation from stronger anti-aging products.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Where does this essence go in a skincare routine for mature skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing. Mature skin works best with products that use peptides, antioxidants, or retinol to smooth wrinkles and firm texture.
Can I use this essence with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this essence with retinol by applying the essence before your moisturizer and using your retinol at night. A product of this type works well for mature skin when it includes rich nourishing ingredients and antioxidants that deeply soften lines and restore firmness.
How often should I use this essence?
You can use this treatment in your evening routine, as suggested for serums and ampoules with actives for simplicity and safety around sun exposure. This essence works for mature skin by offering moderate benefits for wrinkles and fine lines, though this skin type benefits even more from products that provide richer nourishment and more intensive anti-aging ingredients.
Can this essence clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?
This essence is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for mature skin, as it lacks harsh ingredients and uses soothing fermented extracts. However, a few reviewers have occasionally reported minor breakouts.
Can I use this essence around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this essence around the eyes and on the body, as its gentle ingredients are safe for thin areas and help improve skin texture and moisture. However, because mature skin needs stronger anti-wrinkle benefits than this product provides, look for a targeted cream containing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, peptides, and potent botanical extracts to best care for fine lines.
What the research says
ANT1 soybean extract cream ameliorated complications and enhanced skin recovery after Nd:YAG laser therapy in 45 Asian women, with higher concentrations significantly reducing wrinkles, spots, and pores compared to placebo.
Annals of Plastic Surgery, 2018A phytoestrogen-enriched cosmetic formulation containing biotransformed soybean extract increased collagen-I expression in fibroblast cells and skin explants in an estrogen receptor beta-dependent manner without harming skin microbiota.
Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research = Revista Brasileira de Pesquisas Medicas E Biologicas, 2023A 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, 2017Thua Nao dichloromethane fraction and its isoflavones daidzein and glycitein protected human epidermal keratinocytes against UVB-induced cell death, apoptosis, and inflammation by reducing oxidative stress and modulating MAPK and Akt signaling pathways.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2025Genistein and daidzein inhibited UVB-induced hydrogen peroxide production in keratinocytes acting as free radical scavengers with negligible skin disruption, whereas glycitein showed no protective activity.
International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2008Soy extract and its constituent isoflavones reduced retinoid-induced epidermal hyperplasia by 16-41% in human skin organ cultures while stimulating fibroblast proliferation and collagen synthesis.
Experimental and Molecular Pathology, 2004Topical pre-treatment with soy isoflavones significantly inhibited TPA-induced oxidative stress, proinflammatory cytokines production, NF-kappaB activation, and COX-2 and ki-67 expression in Swiss albino mice compared to TPA alone.
Toxicology, 2012The 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, 2020Ten 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, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012
Ingredients
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Lactobacillus Soybean Extract Ferment, Lactobacillus Punica Granatum Extract Fruit Ferment, Saccharomyces Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate
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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