missha time revolution the first time treatment essence

i know i've been raving a lot about innisfree soybean energy essence, and i still love it and i will try the light version to see the difference, but since many people adore missha as the dupe of sk-ii, i might as well get my hand on the samples and try it myself. fyi, i've tried the missha time revolution new science activator ampoule and i like it, so i have no idea whether i'll love or hate the essence.

the description from misshaus.com: the very first step to your skin care regimen. contains 80% fermented yeast concentrate, which absorbs into skin instantly to energize your skin. also contains niaciamide, a vitamin b3 component, to improve skin elasticity, enhance skin barrier function, and revive skin tone and texture. DN-aid, made from cassia-alata extract, provides vitality to aging skin, protects DNA from aging caused by uv rays, and promotes restoration of damaged DNA>

the first treatment essence improves fine lines and skin tone. the miracle water hydrates, restores, rejuvenates, and gives you a glowing complexion.

the packaging: the full size product really looks alike sk-ii, in clear glass bottle with minimal decoration. the sample also has the picture of the bottle in front of it. each sample only contains about 1 ml of product, and it can be used twice (for me).

the smell: just like innisfree, i don't smell anything. no fermented scent at all.

the product: it's clear as water, and the consistency is like water too. that's why i can't capture it without having it spilled all over. oh, and what the bloggers said about the stickiness, that's true. between innisfree and missha, the innisfree one is more sticky than missha's, so if you don't like the stickiness of innisfree, you might want to try the missha one.

the result: i've only used the sample for 10 days, and all i can say is that it doesn't cause me any purging just like innisfree, and it doesn't give me breakouts, so it's another good signs. some bloggers tested this one for more than a month, and that gives them something else. probably if you want to test korean products, you might have to try for more than a month before seeing some difference. but i can say that missha didn't give me the "glow" like innisfree.

will i purchase the full size bottle? since the price is higher than innisfree, and missha doesn't have the smaller size bottle, i don't think so. i will recommend this one though if you're having very oily skin and don't like the stickiness of innisfree soybean energy essence. once again, the result may vary on different person, soooo.. remember to try the samples first if you're sensitive, never tried fermented stuff, and on tight budget. though some bloggers prefer missha since they hold sales more frequently than innisfree.