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Missha Time Revolution First Essence
🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea
Missha

Time Revolution First Essence

$27vs $150 SK-II

150ml

Key facts★ r/AsianBeauty Holy Grail
Cost per ml$0.18/ml vs $2.00/ml
vs Western equivalent82% less
Key activeCica Yeast Ferment Filtrate (97%)
Community discussions (est.)2,800+
Made byAble C&C / IPKN Inc., Seoul, Korea
Community consensus2,800+ discussions

Consistently rated Holy Grail across an estimated 2,800+ community discussions on r/AsianBeauty. Most common praise: Missha Treatment felt absolutely the same on the skin as SK-II. Both leave skin feeling very smooth, both help with redness. Save your $123.

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Why this step exists in K-beauty

SK-II charges $150 for fermented yeast filtrate. Missha’s version uses the same core technology at $27. The K-beauty community proved they’re functionally identical.

How to use

WhenAM + PM
AmountQuarter-sized amount
MethodPour into palms, press into face immediately after cleansing/toning. The first essence goes before other serums.
Before thisToner
After thisSerum or ampoule

Key ingredients

Cica Yeast Ferment Filtrate (97%)NiacinamideBifida Ferment LysateRice Extract
AlcoholFragranceParabens

Details

Routine stepFirst treatment essence · AM + PM
TextureWatery, absorbs instantly
Key concentration97% Cica Yeast Ferment
FragranceNone
Ships fromUS warehouse · 2-3 days
Manufactured byAble C&C / IPKN Inc., Seoul, Korea

Western equivalent

SK-II

Facial Treatment Essence

$150

Save 82% vs SK-II

Both use fermented yeast filtrate as the star ingredient. Reddit community comparisons frequently report comparable results. The $123 difference is largely brand premium.