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MISSHA Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence for mature skin

MISSHA Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence

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  • HighNormal Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

A great choice for mature skin; a few moisturizers fit it even better.

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 excellent moisturizing and skin tone evening for your normal skin due to the presence of glycerin for hydration and niacinamide for evening skin tone in moderate concentrations.
  • Relevant benefits for your wrinkles and fine lines are provided by Adenosine and Niacinamide, which promote collagen production and skin barrier support.
  • The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing ingredients like Bifida Lysate Ferment and Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate.

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 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 Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence a great fit for mature skin?

This essence is a great fit for mature skin because it contains glycerin to keep your skin hydrated and niacinamide to even out your skin tone. It also includes adenosine and niacinamide, which help support your skin barrier and reduce the look of fine lines. Plus, soothing ingredients like Bifida Lysate Ferment make it very gentle with virtually no risk of irritation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2018

Which ingredients make this essence a good fit for mature skin?

This essence is a great fit for mature skin because it contains glycerin for hydration, along with niacinamide and adenosine which help smooth fine lines and support your skin barrier. It is very gentle on the skin thanks to soothing ingredients like Bifida Lysate Ferment and Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2018

What does Niacinamide do for mature skin?

Niacinamide helps mature skin by smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles, reducing dark spots, and improving overall skin elasticity. It is also very well tolerated and supports a strong skin barrier to keep skin looking healthy.

Antioxidants, 2021Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2004

What does Bifida Ferment Lysate do for mature skin?

Bifida Ferment Lysate helps strengthen the skin barrier and calm irritation, which keeps mature skin feeling soft and comfortable. It also provides antioxidant support that may protect against everyday stress, though products for mature skin also need firming and smoothing ingredients like peptides and retinol.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023Experimental Dermatology, 2010

Where does this essence go in a skincare routine for mature skin?

This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing, following the simple step-by-step plan for mature skin. Using it at night helps avoid any extra care around sun exposure while delivering great hydration and skin tone evening.

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2025

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

You can use this essence with retinol by applying the essence first to hydrate your skin and help support your skin barrier, followed by your retinol. This approach is unlikely to cause irritation because the formula is gentle and soothing.

Cutis, 2006

How often should I use this essence?

This essence is designed to be used in your evening routine for mature skin. Daily use helps hydrate dry areas, soften fine lines, and even out skin tone while remaining very gentle.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021

Can this essence clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?

This essence is unlikely to cause clogged pores or breakouts for mature skin, as it has a very safe formula with soothing ingredients like Bifida Lysate Ferment and Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate. However, a small number of reviewers have reported occasional breakouts.

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

You can use this essence on the thin skin around your eyes and on your body because its gentle formula and soothing ingredients are very well tolerated. It helps smooth lines and keeps skin hydrated and calm.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002

Is this essence fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • Niacinamide significantly decreased hyperpigmentation and increased skin lightness compared with vehicle alone after 4 weeks of use in women by inhibiting melanosome transfer.

    The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
  • 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
  • Treatment with a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid improved skin aging signs and demonstrated a senomorphic effect by decreasing SASP and autocrine signaling genes in women.

    Scientific Reports, 2024
  • Adenosine-loaded dissolving microneedle patches showed similar or better efficacy on skin wrinkles, dermal density, elasticity, and hydration compared to adenosine cream in 22 female subjects.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2018
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Niacinamide/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
  • 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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